UIPS Handbook PDF
UIPS Handbook PDF
UIPS Handbook PDF
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Table of Contents
I. THE SCHOOL ………………………………………………………. p. 1-2
a. Philosophy …………………………………………………. p. 3
b. Vision ……………………………………………………… p. 3
c. Mission …………………………………………………….. p. 3
d. UIPS Goals ………………………………………………… p. 4
e. School Programs & Timings ………………………………. p. 4
f. School Calendar ……………………………………………. p. 4
g. UAE National Anthem …………………………………….. p. 5
h. UIPS Hymn ………………………………………………... p. 6
i. UIPS Student Pledge ………………………………………. p. 7
II. UIPS CURRICULUM ………………………………………………. p. 8
III. STAFF AND PERSONNEL ……………………………………….. p. 8-9
IV. COMMUNITY LINKAGES ………………………………………. p. 9
V. STUDENT SERVICE FACILITIES ……………………………….. p. 10
VI. SCHOOL ACTIVITIES …………………………………………… p. 10
VII. UIPS PUBLICATION ……………………………………………. p. 10
VIII. SCHOOL ADMISSION POLICY ………….……………………. p. 11-12
IX. SCHOOL ADMISSION …………………………………………… p. 13-18
X. ACCOUNTS SCHEDULE OF FEES …………...………………… p. 19
XI. ACADEMIC POLICIES ………………………………………… p. 19-28
XII. STUDENTS OF DETERMINATION ………………………….. p. 29-30
XIII. LEARNING SUPPORT PROGRAM (LSP) ……...……...……… p. 31-33
XIV. GUIDANCE SERVICES ………………………………………… p. 34-35
XV. LIBRARY SERVICES …………………………………………... p. 36-40
XVI. HEALTH AND SAFETY ………………………………………. p. 41
XVII. CLINIC SERVICES ……………………………………………. p. 42-43
XVIII. STUDENTS’ PICK UP AND DROPP OFF PROCEDURE…… p. 44-45
XIX. STUDENT POLICIES AND PROCESSES ON DISCIPLINE ….. p. 46-60
XX. CHILD PROTECTION POLICY…………………………………. p. 61-63
XX. SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY…………………………………….. p. 67-68
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XXI. ANTI-BULLYING POLICY…………………………………… p. 64-69
XXII. SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY………………………………………. p. 70-71
XXIII. ANTI CYBER BULLYING POLICY ………………………… p. 72-77
XXIV. PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE…………………………. p. 78
XXV. SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION ………………………………. ..p. 78
XXVI. MISCELLANEOUS ……………………………………………..p. 79-80
XXVII. STUDENTS DUTIES & OBLIGATIONS …………………….. p. 80
XXVIII. PARENTS’ DUTIES & OBLIGATIONS………………………p. 81
XXIX. 10 RULES TO LIVE UIPSians…………………………………...p. 82
XXX. 10 TIPS FOR DEVELOPING GOOD STUDY HABITS…………p. 82
XXX. TEST-TAKING TIPS……………………………………………. p. 82-83
XXXI. DO’S AND DON’TS IN THE UAE……………………………. p. 83
XXXII. CONTACT DETAILS………………………………………….. p. 84
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MESSAGE
Welcome to UIPS!
,
It is expected therefore that being an associate
of our school you must adhere to the school policies,
rules and regulations contained in this handbook.
UIPS Management
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PLEDGE OF COMMITMENT
________________________________
Parent’s Signature over Printed name
____________________________________
Student’s name
Date: ________________________________
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UNITED INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE SCHOOL
“ The First Filipino School and Your Child’s Second Home in Dubai ”
A. PERSONAL DETAILS
Name: _______________________________________________ Reg. No.: _____________
Date of Birth: _________________________ Place of Birth: _________________________
Nationality: __________________ Age: _______ Gender : ________ Religion: __________
Address: ______________________________________________ Emirate: ______________
____________________________________________
B. FAMILY DETAILS
FATHER MOTHER
Full Name
Contact Information
E-mail Address
Emirates ID Number
Signature
Name of brother/sister studying in UIPS Grade Level & Section
__________________________________ _____________________
__________________________________ _____________________
__________________________________ _____________________
C. TRANSPORTATION DETAILS
D. HEALTH DETAILS
Contact person in case of emergency: _________________ Relationship: _________
Contact No.: _________________ SEND Student: ( ) Remarks: _________________
Student Allergies: ______________________________________________________
Other Health Related Concerns: ___________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
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THE SCHOOL
United International Private School (UIPS) was founded on
September 1992 by Col. Mohammad Al Hersh and Dr. Mohamed Al Neyadi.
Both founders shared a great vision of providing quality education for the
burgeoning numbers of Filipino community in Dubai, UAE. The UIPS ca-
ters to children of Filipino lineage and welcomes other nationalities as well.
The school is committed to provide quality education with international
standards.
TIMELINE
Year 1992
September 1992 was the founding date of United International Private
School (UIPS). It started registering school children from Kindergarten 1
up to Grade 10 with its first location in a villa in Garhoud, Deira. The
maiden sailing of UIPS went roughly with about 125 students, and 20 em-
ployees (faculty and staff). The first gra-duates numbered to 8 students in
High School, 5 pupils in Grade 6, and 25 pupils in Kindergarten.
Year 1994
Another new villa near Garhoud area was rented to accommodate the
increasing number of Kindergarten pupils during the se-cond year of the
school operation. On its third year in 1994, the school population reached
to 250 students.
Year 1997
UIPS took over and refurbished a school in Al Satwa to provide a
more conducive learning environment for more than 400 students. A new
educational management was created.
Year 1999
On its seventh year, UIPS filed an application for permit to ope-rate a
Philippine school overseas – the first step to full Philippine government
recognition. The Government Permit No. 001 S. 1999 was granted on Feb-
ruary 22, 1999 making UIPS as the first Philippine school in Dubai, UAE.
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Year 2000
After UIPS received its Philippine Government Permit to Operate,
the number of its enrollees increased even more, which necessitated the
construction of the new building, to make the school a child -friendly
environment with secured facilities and better services. The new school
buildings were built at Al Qusais, Muhaisnah 4, Dubai, United Arab
Emirates.
Year 2010
UIPS was granted with Government Recognition (No SP-004 series
of 2010) by the Department of Education, Republic of the Philippines.
Moreover, with the increasing number of population, an additional
school building with complete facilities was built.
To Date
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PHILOSOPHY
Education is a process of growth by which a person learns, thinks
and acts rationally and effectively.
The opportunity to develop and master basic skills, attitudes and de-
sired values must be made available to each learner according to his
own pace and ability.
The respect for race, culture, religion, physical stature and social sta-
tus of people from different countries must be developed by each
learner.
The home, the community and the school are the most important
institutions wherein the body, the mind and the character of the
youth can be fully nurtured.
VISION
At UIPS, we aim to inspire our students to be holistic, life-long
learners, where they are prepared to adapt and succeed anywhere in a
rapidly changing world. As a school community, we endeavor to create
strong partnership with parents and form links with wider community
to enhance the children’s full development.
MISSION
Academic Excellence
Quality Performance
Uncompromising Service
Respect for Human Values and Principles
Fervent Love of God, Country, Family, and Fellowmen
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UIPS GOALS
➢ Equip our learners with the necessary knowledge, skills and
attitude that should empower them for life-long learning and
productive endeavour;
➢ Provide learning conditions and processes that could develop
the learners’ maximum potentials and skills to enable them to
be globally competitive;
➢ Empower the teachers with instructional competencies,
management and collaborative skills;
➢ Create an effective learning environment both at home and
school to support student performance;
➢ Achieve functional and maximum use of all school resources
and facilities;
➢ Increase parental and community support and involvement
in the learners’ education; and
➢ Instil desirable values of honesty, respect, integrity,
self-discipline, self-reliance and nationalism.
SCHOOL CALENDAR
The school’s opening of classes is between the last week of August
and the first week of September. The School Calendar is approved by
the KHDA and strictly followed.
There are four grading periods for KG to Grade 10 in a school
year. There are two semesters for Grades 11 & 12. Report cards are is-
sued quarterly/semestral. Examinations, co-curricular and extra-
curricular activities are scheduled within the academic year.
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Eshi Beladi
Asha Ittihadu
Emaratina
Eshti Leshaaben
Deenahul Islamo
Haduyul Qurano
hassantuk
UAE National Anthem
Damal Aman
Ashal Alam Ya Emaratina
Ramzal Uroba
Kulluna NaFdiki
beddema Narwiki
Nafdeeka Bel Arwah
Ya Watan
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UIPS HYMN
UIPS
With you we wave your colors
Maroon and White,
The pride of the Filipinos
In Dubai we pledge loyalty to you
To you we owe our knowledge,
Self-confidence and strength
With every effort we undertake
With every step we take
With God, UIPS
You’re behind us in every way
Alma Mater faithful and true
With pledge and dedication,
Loyalty to you
With pride we stand and say to all
UIPS, UIPS
With you we’re one and all
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UIPS STUDENT PLEDGE
We also pledge to be
diligent in our studies
and to be polite with
others at all times.
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UIPS CURRICULUM
United International Private School (UIPS) is continuously undergoing
refinement to ensure that it is meeting the changing needs and demands of the K-12 Curricu-
lum. The foundation of our curriculum is set by the Department of Education (DepEd) of the
Philippines and in conformity with the regulations set by the Knowledge and Human Develop-
ment Authority (KHDA) and the Ministry of Education - United Arab Emirates (MOE-UAE) .
I n a d d i t i o n t o t h i s , t h e s c h o o l i s monitored by the Inter-Agency Committee on Philip-
pine Schools Overseas - Commission on Filipinos Overseas (IACPSO-CFO).
The school has adopted the K+12 Basic Education Curriculum (K+12 BEC). The imple-
mentation of this curriculum is mandated by the Philippine Government to facilitate the transi-
tion from the ten-year basic education to twelve- year curriculum. The school has started major
revisions in the course syllabi of the subjects being taught in some grade levels as part of its
transition to K+12 curriculum. The Senior High School Program (Grades 11 & 12) with the Aca-
demic Tracks of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and Accounting,
Business & Management (ABM) strands are now fully implemented.
The subject areas included in the school’s curriculum are English, Filipino, Mathematics,
Science, ICT, Philippine Social Studies, Music, Arts, Physical Education, Health, Technology &
Livelihood Education and Values Education.
Following the directive of the MOE-UAE, the school includes the Arabic from Kindergar-
ten 2 to Grade Nine and UAE Social Studies subjects in both Elementary and Secondary Depart-
ments. In addition to this, the Muslim students from Elementary & High School are required to
take Islamic Studies to preserve and practice their beliefs and culture.
The Guidance Counselor implement the guidance program of the school, provide assis-
tance in resolving academic concerns, personal, social, spiritual, emotional and psychological
conflicts and difficulties of the students including those with special educational needs and
disabilities to develop them holistically.
The SEND Coordinator ensures that all policies and provisions for students with determination are
highly implemented and developed.
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The Prefect of Discipline is under the supervision of the Guidance Counsellor who takes
care of student’s disciplinary problems in coordination with the class advisers and is always
available for students’ discipline, student welfare.
Teachers are the second parents of the students in school who are largely responsible for
the delivery of instructions in the teaching-learning process given specific responsibility of
taking care of students’ welfare in their academic progress and holistic development.
The Clinic Personnels include the school doctor and the nurses who look after the health
needs and records of the students.
The Admission & Registration Department is responsible for the enrolment/admission,
records keeping and releasing of the student’s credentials.
The Accounts Department, headed by the Finance and Quality Assurance Manager,
handles financial transactions.
The Human Resource Department is in charge of the recruitment, training and develop-
ment and safe keeping of personnel records.
The Librarian sees to it that the library is a place for discovering information
and ideas.
The Security Personnel is tasked for security and safety of the students and employees.
The Transportation Department coordinates effectively on pick-up & drop-off of stu-
dents and staff, develops policies and programs conducive to the provision of safe, efficient,
and convenient transportation
The Support Personnel are responsible for the maintenance, cleanliness and use of the
physical facilities of the school.
The Admin & Logistic Officer is responsible for the operations of the transportation,
maintenance and movement of facilities and other administrative aspects of the school.
COMMUNITY LINKAGES
United Arab Emirates
➢ UIPS Governing Board
➢ Parents Council & UIPS Faculty Club
➢ Dubai Municipality; Ministry of Education; Knowledge and Human Development Authori-
ty (KHDA); Roads and Transport Authority; Al Shawab; Dubai Department of Tourism;
Beit Al Kheir; Dubai Cares; Dubai/Museums; Dubai Sports Council; DHA; Sheikh Mo-
hammed Center for Cultural Understanding; Dubai Police.
➢ Philippine Embassy, Abu Dhabi, Philippine Consulate General, Dubai and the Northern
Emirates, Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) and Overseas Workers Welfare Admin-
istration (OWWA), Dubai and Northern Emirates
➢ Filipino Community - Dubai and Northern Emirates and Filipino Bayanihan-Abu Dhabi.
➢ Emirates Environmental Group (EEG), Emirates Literature Competition
➢ Media partners: Gulf News, Gulf Today, Al Khaleej, Kabayan Weekly, ARN Tag Radio,
The Filipino Channel - ABS CBN Dubai; The Filipino Times, Illustrado, and GMA 7 TV.
➢ Colleges and Universities: Canadian University of Dubai, Murdoch University, Amity Uni-
versity, CUCA, Skyline University, Ajman University, American University Dubai, Curtin
University, Emirates Aviation University, Pulse Center, UAE.
Philippines
➢ Inter-Agency Committee on Philippine Schools Overseas-Commission on Filipinos Over-
seas (PSO-CFO)
➢ Philippine Department of Education (DepEd)
➢ Bantay Bata 163—ABS CBN Channel 2 , Lingkod sa Kapwa Filipino-Commission on Filipi-
nos Overseas
➢ Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs
➢ Philippine Universities & Colleges: MAPUA, University of the Philippines , Ateneo de Ma-
nila University, Dela Salle University, San Sebastian College, Southville International, En-
derum Colleges, Asia Pacific College, etc., University of Asia & The Pacific, University of
Sto. Tomas.
➢ Philippine Department of Labor and Employment
➢ Technical Educational and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)
➢ Philippine Overseas Employment Administration
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STUDENT SERVICE FACILITIES
The UIPS has the following facilities to support the educational needs and welfare of
the students:
➢ SCHOOL LIBRARIES
➢ GUIDANCE COUNSELING OFFICE
➢ SCHOOL CLINIC
➢ SCHOOL UNIFORMS & BOOKSTORE DEPOT
➢ SCHOOL CAFETERIA
➢ SCIENCE LABORATORIES
➢ ICT LABORATORIES
➢ INDOOR ACTIVITY ROOM/ PLAYGROUND ACTIVITY ROOMS FOR KG TO GRADE 3
➢ MULTI – PURPOSE COURT
➢ TLE ROOM
➢ PRAYER ROOM
➢ READING ROOM
➢ SEND ROOM
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
The UIPS advocates holistic learning through varied co-curricular and extra
-curricular activities including the following:
➢ UAE NATIONAL DAY
➢ UAE FLAG DAY
➢ NATIONAL SERVICE COMMENCEMENT DAY
➢ SCHOOL FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY
➢ FAMILY FUN DAY
➢ PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY & BAYANIHAN CELEBRATION
➢ SCOUTING MOVEMENT
➢ EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIPS
➢ SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL, CLUBS, AND ORGANIZATIONS
➢ SUBJECT MONTH CELEBRATIONS
➢ INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL SCHOOL COMPETITIONS
➢ SPORTS COMPETITIONS (INTERNAL & EXTERNAL)
➢ JOURNALISM COMPETITION
➢ UNESCO PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES
➢ PARENTING DAY
➢ INTERNATIONAL CAREER CARAVAN
➢ ANTIBULLYING CAMPAIGN
➢ MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
UIPS PUBLICATION
The school has official publication where school events, updates, news and memo-
ries shared by the entire community are published. This is an avenue to showcase stu-
dent’s talents in creative writing and journalism. The following are the school publication.
➢ THE CREEK
➢ UIPS BULLETIN
➢ HIYAS NG AL KHALEEJ
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SCHOOL ADMISSION POLICY
I. AGE REQUIREMENT AND PLACEMENT
GRADE LEVEL AGE RANGE
Kindergarten 1 4
Kindergarten 2 5
Grade 1 6
Grade 2 7
Grade 3 8
Grade 4 9
Grade 5 10
Grade 6 11
Grade 7 12
Grade 8 13
Grade 9 14
Grade 10 15
Grade 11 16
Ex- Grade 12 17 ample:
Kin-
dergarten 1 required age must be completed or will complete the age of four (4) on 31st of December in
the current year. Other level follows.
II . ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANFEREES/RETURNEES
OLD STUDENTS
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III.
A. SEAT RESERVATION
In the event that the old student applicant failed to reserve a seat
based on the given deadline they will be placed automatically in the
waiting list. Waiting list candidates are numbered on a first-served
basis. The admission department will inform the parents of the appli-
cant of the availability of slot.
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C. ADMISSION ONLINE ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE FOR NEW
STUDENTS
1. Applicants will fill out an application form through the school’s website.
2. Parents/Guardians may visit the school for payment or they can pay online.
The Registration/ Admission Department will provide the link for online
payment to confirmed student applicants.
3. The Registration/Admission Department will call the parents/guardians of
the schedule of the assessment and will send the following guidelines
through email:
• Install Zoom app in your desktop or laptop. Ensure that you have clear
video camera and audio.
• This is your Zoom Invitation for tomorrow's session (Insert Invitation link
here.)
• Prepare clean sheets of white paper and pencils.
• Make sure that your child is well-prepared. Ensure that he/she has eaten
his/her meal and has rested well.
• Your child should be in a peaceful place in your house at least ten (10)
minutes before the scheduled Online Assessment.
• During the Assessment, only the child should be seen on the camera. Par-
ents are not allowed to coach or teach. The child should answer the ques-
tions independently.
5. The Vice Principals will assign teachers who will conduct the assessment
and inform them through email and furnish a copy to the Registration/
Admission department for reference.
7. The live assessment will be supervised by the School Principal, Vice Princi-
pals, Guidance and SEND Department staff.
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8. The Chairman of the committee will assign each member of the committee
to supervise the administration of the online assessment. Each member
shall visit five (5) teachers during the assessment period.
9. In most grades, teachers handling the same level of the learners will ad-
minister the online interview and assessment using a power point presenta-
tion, Zoom and GoFormative. Since the school has a big number of new
students for Kindergarten 1 and 2, their Online Assessment is conducted by
the KG and Primary Teachers.
10. The assessment for all grade levels cover the following proficiencies:
12. In case learners are observed with special needs, the assessment adminis-
trator shall inform the SEND Coordinator/Guidance Counselor who in re-
turn calls the parent and schedule for an online meeting to discuss the con-
cerns and possible additional requirements.
15. The assessment result shall be available after two working days, the Reg-
istration Dept. will send the result to the parents through an email, and fur-
nish the School Principal and the Guidance Office.
The school conducts the assessment of the new learners to be able to provide proper
learning support and not for the purpose of accepting or rejecting a learner. In case of learner
with mild to moderate special needs, the school may require the student to take certain
placement tests to give an indication of their performance level(s) to be able to provide proper
learning and psychological support.
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Please note that after two reschedule of assessment and the student
applicants fail to take the test due to behavioral matter, on the third time of
the assessment where the student is able to take the assessment, a waiver will
be given to the parent/s together with the list of additional requirements.
D. ASSESSMENT
The decision whether the applicant is accepted or not is made by the members of the
Admission Committee. The parents will be informed immediately about the result
after the assessment procedure. They will receive notice such as the following:
"Passed" - if the applicant met all the requirements and passed the assess-
ment procedure
"Considered" - if the applicant did not meet the requirements or did not
pass the assessment procedure.
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5. In extreme cases based from the observation and feedback of the
Assessment Team, the child is recommended for Psycho-Educational
Assessment and the parents are required to provide the report before
the start of the enrollment.
6. The completion of a medical assessment or a medical diagnosis is not
considered or required as a condition for the student’s participation in
the entry assessment process or for enrollment into the school.
7. On a rare occasion when a school denies a student of determination
enrollment or re-enrollment, the KHDA’s non-admission notification
procedure is followed. (Please refer to the Directives and Guidelines for
Inclusive Education)
G. SCHOOL DOCUMENTATION
B.) It is the responsibility of the parent/s to ensure that all the documentations
such as medical, psychological, educational assessments and/ or reports on
entry to the school were provided. UIPS will not take responsibility for incor-
rect or missing documents that may result in a student not being registered
with the Knowledge and Human Development Authority ( KHDA ). Students
with incomplete documents are considered as temporarily enrolled only. Fail-
ure to submit all required documents on time may result to the nullification of
their enrolment.
C.) Parent/s must provide the school if there is any medical assessment
or medical diagnosis pertaining to the child’s development for the
school to provide an appropriate intervention relevant to the needs of
students of determination. (Please refer to the Entry-assessment and
admission procedures for students of determination section for further
details.)
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D.) The school shall have the discretion to impose charges/penalties for the de-
lay or non-submission of the required documents within the stipulated time.
This includes penalty for the late registration to submit documents for student’s
registration at KHDA.
E.) Parent/s testifies that all documentations submitted to UIPS are correct, au-
thentic and complete.
F.) Parent/s acknowledges the school enrolment terms & conditions as pre-
validation of their child enrolment and will be officially registered/enrolled in
the school upon signing the KHDA parent school contract.
H. CONTACT INFORMATION
A.) Parent/s agrees to inform the UIPS Registration Department of any changes
regarding their contact details, ensuring that they can be reached at any time via
school web portal, email, SMS and/or telephone. Updated and accurate parents’
profile is essential to have an effective communication especially during emergen-
cy cases.
B.) All students enrolled in the school should be under the care of an authorized
guardian/s and should not be living independently.
Students’ records are filed in the Registration Department and are kept confidential.
Access to these records is available to parents / guardians upon a written request,
and duly accomplished forms. It is the policy of the school to hold all records unless
the student’s clearance is submitted and duly signed by all authorized signatories.
Requested student record will be processed within ten (10) working days. Further-
more, the student’s annual permanent records and/ or related documents that need
permission / authenticity from KHDA may not be released or can be delayed based
on the date of the approval.
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ACCOUNTS SCHEDULE OF FEES
Tuition fees can be paid in full, 2 payments, 4 payments, or monthly installments
while other school fees should be paid upon enrolment and/or upon demand. Payment
transactions must be done either at the Account’s Department or through School’s
Online Payment Facility.
The school offers payment schemes such as cash or cheque (Accounts Depart-
ment) & debit/credit card or fund transfer (Online Payment). In the event that the par-
ents have not settled their child’s account on the specified due date, the school, at its dis-
cretion will impose actions as deemed necessary.
Payment schedules are stated on the Fee Assessment form given upon enrolment.
Parent/s acknowledges the school fees stated on the school enrolment forms and
conditions.
If applicable, Bus service contract covers the entire school year. Bus service fees
upon cancellation is non-refundable. Change location/bus transfer is based on seat avail-
ability on a first-come-fist served basis. The applicable bus fee upon transfer would be
ACADEMIC POLICIES
A. Medium of Instructions
The school utilizes English as the medium of instructions in all learning areas except for
Filipino and Arabic classes.
In every grading period the result of the components of Written Works (WW),
Performance Tasks (PT) and Quarterly Assessment (QA) will be the basis for grading.
Summative assessment measures the different ways learners use and apply all rele-
vant knowledge, understanding, and skills. It is usually conducted after a unit work and /
or at the end of an entire quarter to determine how well learners can demonstrate content
knowledge and competencies articulated in the learning standards. The tables 1 and 2
show the Components and Tools of Summative Assessment.
Likewise, to measure the standards reached by the students and to monitor the teach-
ers’ quality of their work and whether their classes are at the target expected, examinations
are being conducted.
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Table 1. Components of Summative Assessment
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Table 2. Summative Assessment Tools
Components
Learning
Areas Written Work (WW Performance Tasks (PT)
A. Unit / Chapter tests A. Products
B. Written Output 1. Campaigns
1. Book /Article Reviews 2. Case Studies
2. Essays 3. Collages
3. Journals 4. Compositions
4. Letter Writing 5. Literary Analyses
5. Reaction / Reflection Papers 6. Multimedia Productions
6. Reports 7. Portfolios
8. Research Projects
Languages
9. Story / Poem Writing
(English /
Filipino /
B. Performance-based tasks
Arabic)
1. Debates
2. Interviews
3. Multimedia Presentations
4. Panel Discussions
5. Presentations
6. Project Making
7. Role Plays
8. Speech Delivery
9. Story Telling / Reading
A. Unit / Chapter Tests A. Products
B. Written Output 1. Diagrams
1. Data recording and analyses 2. Mathematical investigatory projects
2. Geometric and statistical 3. Models/making models of geometric
analyses figures
3. Graphs, charts or maps 4. Number presentations
4. Problem sets
5. Surveys B. Performance-based tasks
1. Constructing graphs from survey
conducted
Maths 2. Multimedia presentation
3. Outdoor Math
4. Probability Experiments
5. Problem-posing
6. Reasoning and proof through recita-
tion
7. Using manipulative to show Math
concepts / solve problem
8. Using measuring tools / devices
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A. Unit / Chapter Tests A. Products
B. Written output 1. Argument analyses
1. Essays 2. Expressing their feelings and ideas
2. Journal writing through art activities
3. Journal / article reviews 3. Journal responses
4. Reactions / reflection 4. Letter writing
Moral Edu-
papers 5. Song and poem writing
cation
B. Performance-based tasks
Islamic
1. Issue awareness campaign
Education
2. Presentations and multimedia
presentations
Values Edu-
3. Role plays
cation
4. preparations of actions plans
(Pagsasagawa ng plano)
5. Implementation of action plans
(Pagsasagawa ng plano)
6. Situation analysis (Pagsusuri ng
sitwasyon)
A. Unit / Chapter Tests A. Products
B. Written output 1. Creating simple musical arrange-
1. Essays ment
2. Reaction / reflection pa- 2. Musical analysis / song analysis
pers 3. Musical research
3. Research paper 4. Writing program notes
Music
B. Performance-based tasks
1. Multimedia presentations
2. Musical presentations
3. Skills demonstration (singing, play-
ing musical instruments)
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A. Unit / Chapter Tests A. Products
B. Written output 1. Article / journal review
1. Essays 2. Personal fitness and health logs
2. Reaction / reflection 3. Portfolio
papers
Physical 3. Research paper B. Performance-based tasks
Education 1. Creating personalized exercise
(PE) program
2. Physical activity participation
3. Physical activity / fitness as-
sessment
4. Role plays
5. Skills demonstration
A. Unit / Chapter Tests A. Products
B. Written output 1. Journal responses
1. Essays 2. personal fitness and health logs
2. Journal / article review 3. Portfolio
3. reaction / reflection pa-
pers B. Performance-based tasks
Health 4. Research paper 1. Debates
5. Journal Writing 2. Design and implementation of
fitness and health program
3. issue-awareness campaigns
4. Role plays
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ACADEMIC POLICIES
A. Unit / Chapter Tests A. Products
B. Written output 1. Article / journal
1. Essays review
2. Reaction / reflection 2. Portfolio
papers
Citizen Advance-
3. Research paper B. Performance-based
ment Training
tasks
(CAdT)
Community Service
Skills demonstration
School Activity
Participation
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GUIDELINES FOR LOYALTY AWARD
LOYALTY AWARD—is given by the school as a highest form of recognition
to students who had shown loyalty to school.
The Award
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ACADEMIC POLICIES
INTERNAL EXAMINATIONS
These types of examinations are given to assess students’ understanding
of
E. knowledge
GUIDELINES- acquisition
DURINGand mastery of skills
EXAMINATION DAY after every chapter or a
unit. These are teacher-made test.
1. The “NoTests
1. Summative Permit, No Kindergarten
- for Exam Policy”toisGrade
strictly12implemented.
2. Periodic Examinations—for Kindergarten to Grade 10
2. Students Midterm
3. Preliminary, are not allowed to transact
and Final any businessGrade
Examinations—for to the Accounts
11-12
Department
Please note that(e.g. settle
in case unpaid
a student accounts
is absent orthe
during pay dues and
scheduled seek testaper-
examination, letter
mit)
request forduring examination
special examination days.
should be sent to the School Principal for approval. In case of
illness or demise of immediate family member, a medical or death certificate authenticated by
concerned authorities should be submitted. Furthermore, only students who will not be able to
take3.the
Students
periodical must conform
examination toschedule
on the the seatgiven
arrangement made
due to reasons by theareClass
mentioned allowed to
take the missed examination.
Advisers/Test Any reason other than the above mentioned will be disapproved.
Proctors.
(Based from the Parent Contract)
4. Students must observe silence during examination.
EXTERNAL EXAMINATIONS
These examinations are administered to evaluate students strengths and weaknesses, their
5. Students
cognitive mustabilities
and reasoning address andquestions
to monitorregarding unclear
students’ learning andtest items directly
performance interna-
to The
tional, the results
Proctor. Then,
of these the Proctor
assessments shouldcareer
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the subject area teacher
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thirdquestion/s.
party. English should be used as the lan-
guage forExternal Examination
communication. Grade Level
6. Students
Performance must
Assessment NEVER CHEAT.
of Standards and Skills If they are caught
(PASS) cheating
Kindergarten 1 & 2by any
Pre & Post Test the Proctor should report the incident toGrade
means, 1-9
the Academic Commit-
High School Potential
tee that Assessment
will conduct the investigation. Once proven Grade 6
guilty, the student/
Assessment of Readiness
s/ will for College
automatically and Career
fail that test. Grade 11
Assessment for College Potential Grade 12
Aptitude
7. Test
Students must have answered and reviewed all Grade
the 10
test items before
GL Education
submitting- Progress Test
the test Series to the Proctor.
papers Grade 3-9
Readiness Assessment for Senior High School (RASH) Grade 10
Cognitive Ability to
8. Going Test 4 (CAT
the 4) room/school canteen isGrade
comfort 5,7,9,11 &
not allowed New the
while
test is going on except for emergencies. Student
Pupils Attitudes to Self and School (GL-PASS) GL Grade 5,7,9,11 & New
Education Student
9. Bringing of electronic devices is not permitted in the examination
Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA)
rooms. The proctor must confiscate the devices Grade 10
from students violating
IT Skills Certification
this rule. The(TSC) Grade 12to the Guidance
confiscated devices will then be brought
PISA Based Test
Office. for School (PBTS) Grade 10
Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) Grade 4
Reading Comprehension Assessment (RCA) for English
10. Eating or drinking is not allowed inside Grade 3-12
the classroom during
Reading Comprehension
examination days. Assessment for Arabic Grades 3-9
International School/s Assessment Grades 3-10
11. Playing in the playground/multi-purpose court is strictly not al-
Student of Determination will be required to take formal assessment depend-
lowed
ing on their specific needs.
during
Other examination
internal days.
and external examinations that the KHDA will require within the
school year will be administered.
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ACADEMIC POLICIES
E. GUIDELINES DURING REGULAR EXAMINATION DAY
2. Students are not allowed to transact any business to the Accounts Department (e.g.
settle unpaid accounts or pay dues and seek test permit) during examination days. Ac-
counts Department is closed every first day of the examination.
5. Students must address questions regarding unclear test items directly to the Proctor.
Then, the Proctor should call the subject area teacher to give the response to the ques-
tion/s. English should be used as the language for communication.
6. Students must NEVER CHEAT. If they are caught cheating by any means, the Proctor
should report the incident to the Academic Committee that will conduct the investiga-
tion. Once proven guilty, the student/s/ will automatically fail that test.
7. Students must have answered and reviewed all the test items before submitting the
test papers to the Proctor.
8. Going to the comfort room/school canteen is not allowed while the test is going on
except for emergencies.
9. Bringing of electronic devices is not permitted in the examination rooms. The proctor
must confiscate the devices from students violating this rule. The confiscated devices
will then be brought to the Guidance Office and will only be returned at the end of the
School Year.
11. Playing in the playground/multi-purpose court is strictly not allowed during exami-
nation days.
1. All students are expected to be online 15 minutes before the schedule, prepared
with their gadgets with video camera and stable internet connection.
2. They will not be allowed to leave their station until they finish the test at hand.
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STUDENTS OF DETERMINATION
DECLARATION OF POLICY
Under Law No. (2) of 2014 concerning Protection of the Rights of Per-
sons with Disabilities in the Emirates of Dubai, the UIPS is required to
make reasonable adjustments for students with disability at the time of
enrollment, and during their course of education; ensuring they have
the support they need to successfully access and participate in the
school curriculum, programs, and activities.
GOAL
To provide an inclusive educational system that imparts high quali-
ty learning opportunities and positive educational outcomes for stu-
dents with special educational needs that will develop them holisti-
cally.
1. Principal
2. Vice Principal
3. Inclusive Governor
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STUDENTS OF DETERMINATION
4. Inclusion Champion/SEND Coordinator
5. Assistant SENDCo/SEN Teacher
6. Learning Support Teachers
7. Learning Support Assistant
8. Parents
9. Students
10 Others:
- Guidance Counselor
- Therapist
- Classroom Teachers
REFERRAL
In the event that the Inclusion Support Team (IST) assessed the student needs
and further diagnosis and intervention is required, a student will be referred
to an agency/institution concerned.
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LEARNING SUPPORT PROGRAM (LSP)
DECLARATION OF POLICY
Each student has the right for personal and intellectual deve-
lopment and must be given an opportunity to achieve his/her maxi-
mum potential learning. These students are unique in terms of cha-
racteristics, interest, abilities, motivation and learning needs.
GOALS
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LEARNING SUPPORT PROGRAM (LSP)
4. Parent will be informed and be involved in the education of their
children;
5. The learning needs of students under the learning support program
will be monitored; and,
6. They make use of the services offered by outside agencies and spe-
cial schools.
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LEARNING SUPPORT PROGRAM (LSP)
SELECTION PROCESS
1. Students attending Remedial Classes were chosen based from the percen-
tile of all the students in each grade level starting from Grades 4-11. Five per-
cent (5%) below the percentile of the population of each grade level based
from their grade in English, Maths and Science will be students under reme-
dial classes whilst the students assigned as peer tutor or their buddy were the
five percent (5%) upper the percentile of the population of each grade level in
English, Maths and Science.
2. Identified gifted and talented students in Academics, Arts and Sports were
recommended by the teachers and club moderators. In addition, students
were evaluated using Gifted-Checklist, standardized assessment and Aca-
demic achievement the talented were given multiple intelligence tests and
screened by the Learning Support Teachers.
5. Students’ referrals were assessed using varied assessment tools while some
were diagnosed by the specialist from the community-based centers.
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GUIDANCE SERVICES
Guidance stands in a clear relationship with the goals of the
Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) which is to
bring about the fullest development of an individual, to promote safe-
ty, well-being and optimal happiness of the students.
Moreover, the school recognizes the role of the Guidance and Counsel-
ing Department in responding to behavior issues with consideration to
student’s need and circumstances and ensures a caring and safe school
environment. Promoting positive student behavior is an approach uti-
lized by the school to build upon policies and strategies that promote
and foster positive behaviors among
UIPSians.
A. Individual Inventory
B. Information
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C. Face- to -face Counseling/Online Counseling
E. Testing
A type of assessment used to assess student’s cognitive abilities, apti-
tudes, interests, and preferences. It is further utilized in the implemen-
tation of the Guidance Services and Programs.
G. Follow-up
Follow-up service is done to individuals who received assistance from
the Guidance Counselor.
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LIBRARY SERVICES
A. Library Timings
B. Library Users
The Library users are as follow: Kindergarten pupils, Grade school stu-
dents, Junior and Senior High school students, faculty members, admin-
istrators and non-academic employees.
A student must:
• Submit two pieces 1x1 photo with white background (photos
taken from social networks, printed only in papers, and photo-
copied will not be accepted)
Books
• To minimize the loss of books and for clearance purposes, all students
are requested to fill up the book card found inside the book for records
purposes.
F. Internet Guidelines
1. Students are requested to log their names in the Attendance Form upon
entering the Library.
2. Internet station is on “First come, First serve” basis only.
3. Permission slip signed the subject teacher will be asked by the Librarian
to student/s who will be using internet service for research during class
hours.
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LIBRARY SERVICES
SERVICES
1. Reader’s Assistance
Users are assisted in the selection of library materials on the subject of inquiry.
Researchers may be directed to appropriate sources of information available in the
Library.
2. Circulation Services
The circulation section maintains an open access system wherein a patron is al-
lowed to access the shelves. The reader makes selection of books by browsing
among the books on the shelves which are generally arranged according to Dewey
Decimal Classification System.
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LIBRARY SERVICES
3. Internet Service
Internet services can access from Sunday to Thursday 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM Users
may prefer to read the guidelines on how to use the facility properly.
5. Instructional Program
Every month, the Library and Learning Resource Center recognizes classes with
students who are frequently using the library and its resources and students
with most number borrowed books from a certain period of time.
POLICIES
A. Circulation
• Issuing and returning of borrowed library materials are done at the Control
Desk/ Information Area.
• Library users are not allowed to use Student’s Borrower Card of other pa-
trons to borrow materials. Borrowers may not “sub-lend” books.
• All borrowers must inspect the book/s they wish to borrow for missing/
mutilated pages. The borrower will be held responsible for any failure to
report missing/ mutilated pages.
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LIBRARY SERVICES
• Library materials are considered to be on loan to patrons until the materials
are properly returned.
• The borrowers must ensure that items checked out to him/her must be re-
turned on or before the date due to avoid overdue fines. Notices sent by the
Librarian serve only as a reminder and does not absolve anybody from pay-
ing fines or other penalties. All materials must be returned immediately
when recalled.
• All books are considered “Reserved” one week prior to the Examination
and vacation schedules. Books are on a “Room Use” only policy.
Registration for library card starts every opening of the class and will
end up until one month before it reaches the end of the school year. Library
cards are issued free-of-charge on its first issuance. However, a corresponding
fee will be charged in case of lost for the replacement.
C. Overdue Notices
Notices are sent to borrowers through letter and phone call. Failure to
receive notices does not exempt or excuse the users in paying dues. The Library
will require borrowers to respond to these notices by returning the overdue
books or by informing the Librarian if an error has been occurred.
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LIBRARY SERVICES
D. Lost / Damaged Books
• If an item is lost, the Librarian should be notified immediately. Overdue
fines continue to be assessed until notification is received.
• All library patrons, including faculty and non-faculty members are respon-
sible for the replacement of the lost/damage items.
• Lost/Damage books must be replaced with the same title, edition and au-
thor. If the first condition is inapplicable, a book on the same subject or
closely related subject may serve as a replacement provided that it is the
most recent edition
• In case the lost book is no longer available, the decision to accept the re-
placement of the book is determined by the Librarian.
• If the patron found the book after being declared or reported lost and re-
turns it, and if the book is in acceptable condition, the patron will be re-
quired to pay only the accumulated overdue fine.
E. Fines
A Fine of one dirham [1.00 Dh] per day for each book will be charged
for the Grade school pupils, Junior and Senior High school students.
No borrower is allowed to loan out another material unless he/she has
settled all accounts due to the library.
The Library is a place for study and research. Your support to maintain
a quiet, organized and clean environment is very much appreciated.
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HEALTH AND SAFETY
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CLINIC SERVICES
The Clinical Procedures and Policies serve as a resource to stu-
dents to define the standards, policies, and procedures expected
in the clinic. In line with this, UIPS would like to inform you on
the following clinic protocols.
1. Student older than 6 years old should wear face mask upon entry
of the school premises and while at school. Distance of 2 meters
must be observed.
2. All students, staff and visitors will be checked using a thermal
scanner and those with temperature of 37.5 degrees celcius and
above will not be allowed to enter school premises. A policy of
“staying at home if unwell” will be strictly implemented.
3. All students shall always bring their diary to the clinic for any
health check-up or clinical examination.
4. If the student begins to show any symptoms of COVID-19 (runny
nose, cough, sore throat, fever) while at school, they will be isolat-
ed instantly, and the parent/ guardian of the child will be notified
immediately. It is the responsibility of the parent to pick up
their student within 30 minutes and they should be referred to
the clinic/hospital to take the necessary action. The patient
should not return to school until the PCR result is obtained. If the
result is negative and there is a clinical assessment of a probable
COVID-19 case, the patient should complete a 14-day quarantine.
If the result is negative and there is no clinical assessment for a
probable case, the child can resume schooling so long as they are
symptom-free.
5. If the result is positive, it is the responsibility of the parent to no-
tify the school management or clinic staff. The traced contacts of
the patient, including teachers along with the classmates of a stu-
dent, or colleagues are all considered close contacts (Anyone who
spent more than 15 minutes in a proximity of 2 meters with the
positive case, from the day of symptoms onset, or the day of the
positive PCR test).
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CLINIC SERVICES
They should all commence the 14-day quarantine counted PCR from
the day of the positive test, or from the day of the onset of symptoms
if ascertained by the clinician. Cleaning and disinfection will be done
as per Dubai Municipality protocol.
6. If students were confirmed positive according to a COVID-19 PCR
test by an accredited facility, they are not to return unless they are
granted a clearance certificate by DHA stating that they are dis-
charged from isolation.
7. Students with high risk medical conditions (specific illnesses or im-
munocompromised) should present a medical certificate from a doc-
tor with diagnosis and will be offered alternative education means
(i.e. online provision), until further notice.
8. Students who will be absent from class due to any health-related con-
ditions will be monitored by clinic staff. If the student will be absent
for more than 3 days, they should present any medical certificate or
clinic attendance stating the diagnosis and doctor’s recommendation.
9. The school clinic should be notified of the students diagnosed with
any communicable disease like chickenpox, conjunctivitis etc. and
must present a medical certificate upon reporting back to school.
10. In the event a student is involved in an accident or incident that re-
quires more than the basic first aid intervention, we are sending them
to the nearby Hospital. The school administration will inform the par-
ents and will arrange for an ambulance.
11. Prescribed or non-prescribed medications required to the students
should be administered at home wherever possible. Parents are to set
medication time outside school hours. In the event that a child is re-
quired to take any prescribed medication, parent should present a
prescription coming from the attending physician. Only the medical
staff of the school is allowed to give any medication.
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STUDENTS’ PICK UP & DROPP OFF PROCEDURES
B. Students’ Exit
1. Students will use the right-wing glass door for exit. Students must
follow the two-meters physical distancing at assembly area.
2. Fetchers should come strictly on time to avoid overcrowding of
students in the waiting area.
3. Dismissal should be by grade level. Fetcher must follow the two
meters physical distancing.
4. Parents/ Fetchers should not wait for their child/ children in
the fetchers’ area to avoid crowding.
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STUDENTS’ PICK UP & DROPP OFF PROCEDURES
C. School Visit
D. Additional Guidelines
1. Parent will sign a waiver that they will drop/pick-up their child/
children on time.
2. If the parents or students have any Covid-19 symptom (cough,
headache, heat and sore throat or feeling unwell) they should
stay at home.
3. Teach and model good hygiene practices for your children.
4. Parents should give their child/children own exclusive stationary
item such as alcohol, sanitizer, tissue and gadgets. Sharing of
material is strictly not allowed.
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STUDENT POLICIES AND PROCESSES ON DISCIPLINE
GENERAL DIRECTOR
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
GUIDANCE COUNSELORS
2nd PARENT-TEACHER-STUDENT
CONFERENCE
DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE
PARENT-TEACHER-STUDENT
CONFERENCE
PREFECT OF DISCIPLINE
CLASS ADVISER
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STUDENT POLICIES AND PROCESSES ON DISCIPLINE
BOYS GIRLS
PRE-ELEMENTARY (KINDERGARTEN 1 & 2)
White polo with bright checkered collar/
cuff and UIPS logo
Bright checkered frocks with cartoon
Bright checkered shorts characters and UIPS logo
Bright checkered necktie with UIPS logo
Black leather shoes Closed black leather shoes
White socks White socks
Black leather belt
ELEMENTARY—PRMARY (GRADES 1 TO 3)
White polo with bright checkered collar White short sleeves blouse with bright
and UIPS logo checkered collar and UIPS logo
Bright checkered necktie with UIPS logo Bright checkered necktie with UIPS logo
Long bright checkered black pants Long bright checkered black skirt
Black leather shoes Flat black leather shoes
White socks White socks
Big checkered necktie with UIPS logo Big checkered necktie with UIPS logo
Long big checkered black pants Long big checkered black skirt
Black leather shoes Flat black leather shoes
White socks White socks
HIGH SCHOOL (GRADES 7 - 10)
Black
Whiteleather belt small checkered piping
polo with Whitelong
White or Black pony
sleeves tail with small
blouse
on cuff and UIPS logo checkered piping on cuff and UIPS logo
Small checkered necktie with UIPS logo Small checkered necktie with UIPS logo
Long small checkered black pants Long small checkered black skirt
Black leather shoes Flat black leather shoes
White socks White socks
Black leather belt White or Black pony tail
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STUDENT POLICIES AND PROCESSES ON DISCIPLINE
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (GRADES 11 - 12)
White polo shirt with UIPS logo White long sleeves blouse with UIPS
logo
Small checkered necktie with UIPS logo Small checkered necktie with UIPS logo
Long small checkered black pants Long small checkered black skirt
Black leather shoes Flat black leather shoes
White socks White socks
Black leather belt White or black pony tail
Students are not allowed to wear any jacket aside from the prescribed
UIPS maroon jacket.
C. PE UNIFORM
The Physical Education (PE) uniform with black or white rubber shoes
with white socks must be worn on P.E. days according to the school time
table. Thus, students are not allowed to bring and wear other shirt aside
from the prescribed uniform.
P.E. UNIFORM
PRE-ELEMENTARY(KINDERGARTEN 1 & 2)
T - shirt with hockey character and UIPS logo T - shirt with cheer leader character and
UIPS logo
1 stripe maroon jogging pants with UIPS 1 stripe maroon jogging pants with UIPS
logo logo
Plain white or black rubber shoes Plain white or black rubber shoes
ELEMENTARY—PRIMARY (GRADES 1 TO 3)
T - shirt with karate character and UIPS logo T - shirt with ballet character and UIPS logo
1 stripe maroon jogging pants with UIPS logo 1 stripe maroon jogging pants with UIPS
logo
Plain white or black rubber shoes Plain white or black rubber shoes
T - shirt with football character and UIPS logo T - shirt with football character and UIPS
logo
2 stripes maroon jogging pants with UIPS 2 stripes maroon jogging pants with UIPS
logo logo
Plain white or black rubber shoes Plain white or black rubber shoes
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HIGH SCHOOL (GRADES 7 - 10)
T - shirt with basketball character and UIPS T - shirt with volleyball character and UIPS logo
logo
3 stripes maroon jogging pants with UIPS logo 3 stripes maroon jogging pants with UIPS logo
Plain white or black rubber shoes Plain white or black rubber shoes
JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (GRADES 11 - 12)
T - shirt with tennis character and UIPS logo T - shirt with tennis character and UIPS logo
3 stripes maroon jogging pants with UIPS logo 3 stripes maroon jogging pants with UIPS logo
Plain white or black rubber shoes Plain white or black rubber shoes
D. SCHOOL ID
Students are required to come to school wearing the school ID at all
times with its official school strap. Students who lost their ID should ap-
ply for a new ID.
E. PROPER GROOMING
A UIPSian is expected to practice good personal hygiene and grooming
FOR BOYS
1. Boys should be neat at all times with authorized clean hair cut/style
(2x3) (Razor No.2)
2. Sporting colored hair or full-shaven head is not allowed.
3. Earrings or any accessories are prohibited.
4. Colored nail polish and temporary/permanent tattoo and henna is prohi-
bited.
5. Leather black shoes with plain white socks must be worn with the pre-
scribed uniform.
6. Black pants must be worn as prescribed. Skinny and slim-fit black pants are
not allowed.
FOR GIRLS
1. Girls should strictly keep their hair tied with pony tail of either black or
white color only.
2. Boy’s cut and undercut is prohibited.
3. Dyed, colored or high-lighted hair is not allowed.
4. Dangling earrings and excessive fashion accessories are prohibited.
5. Colored nail polish and temporary or permanent tattoo or henna is prohi-
bited.
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6. Leather black shoes with plain white socks must be worn with the prescribed
uniform.
7. Eyeliner, lip tint and make-up are not allowed.
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15. Loitering, going out in the classroom without pass card and cutting
classes (this includes boys going to girls department or vice versa without
permission)
16. Playing and overstaying in the school vicinity without permission
from the teacher
17. Teasing such as name-calling
18. Littering inside the campus
19. Spitting inside the campus
20. Bringing any gadgets without permission.
21. Using someone else’s ID Card.
22. Using improper bag size.
23. Any violation analogous to the abovementioned offenses
1.Unexcused absenteeism
2.Habitual bringing and using of mobile phones and other electronic gadgets
without permission. Confiscated mobile phones will be returned to parents at the
end of academic year.
3. Failure to relay communications or to give circulars to parents/
guardians
4. Misbehaviors inside the classroom, school vicinity and buses
5. Inflicting wound to self and to others (this includes hitting, kicking,
beating and biting)
6. Cutting classes
7. Saying indecent language and/or making bad signs
8. Indecent behavior
9. Selling any items without permission
10. Spitting on others
11. Causing/triggering class disruption/creating commotion
12. Talking loudly, giving comments or remarks during class hour
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14. Minor Vandalism (this includes writing on the desks, tables, chairs,
walls, lockers, including the walls and doors of the comfort room
15. Gross misconduct and disrespect to fellow students especially the females
and person in authority
16. Quarreling
17. Using the school logo without permit or authorization
18. Possession, sharing, lending and sharing pornographic materials and
images with obscene and violent content
19. Playing, sharing and downloading games with prohibited content
20. Lying in the official investigation of a case
21. Wearing inappropriate dress during classes and school activities (this
includes cross dressing for both males and females)
22. Intentional destruction/breaking other’s property
23. Not riding/riding the school bus without notice/permission
24. Non-compliance in the rules and regulations in the classroom, canteen,
laboratories and school library
25. Any violation analogous to the abovementioned offenses
26. Falsification of Parent and Teachers’ signature.
*Student incurring violation on this cluster will be automatically disquali-
fied from the Honor Roll for one school year.
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STUDENT POLICIES AND PROCESSES ON DISCIPLINE
G. PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTING DISCIPLINARY
ACTIONS
STEP 1. SUBJECT TEACHERS AND CLASS ADVISERS:
1. For any CLUSTER 1 VIOLATIONS, a promissory note witnessed by the
parents and attested by the adviser shall be signed by the offenders who
committed minor offense.
2. The adviser will conduct an initial investigation upon report from the
students, reprimand the students involved for any minor offense com-
mitted, and give feedback to parents after conducting the initial investi-
gation.
3. Repetition of the same offense or any other offense analogous to the
above (major/minor) will be a cause for withdrawal from UIPS.
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STEP 5. GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES
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STUDENT POLICIES AND PROCESSES ON DISCIPLINE
4. The school might be called upon to exercise its power over its students
for acts committed outside the school and beyond the school hours in cas-
es of violations of the school policies in connections with a school-
sponsored activity, off-campus and case where the misconduct of the stu-
dent involves his status as a student or affects the good name or reputa-
tion of the school.
5. All violations and sanctions are also applicable during Distance Learn-
ing. Parent will receive notification through email every time that their
child commits a violation.
1. Expulsion – a very serious sanction which bans the student from all
schools upon recommendation of the Disciplinary Board and approved by
DepEd and KHDA.
2. Suspension or In-school suspension – a sanction which forbids attend-
ance in regular classes upon approval of the Disciplinary Board and Ad-
ministration after conference with the parents.
3. Withdrawal – means that a student will no longer study at UIPS upon
recommendation of the Disciplinary Board.
4. Non-Readmission– a sanction that prohibits the student to enrol in the
next academic year following the current school year where he/she com-
mitted the violations
5. Denial of certain privileges– temporary suspension for membership in
school clubs where the student is affiliated/ temporarily banned to attend
school activities
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without valid reason within the academic year or if with absent for
20% of the total school days of the given school year.
C. DISMISSAL
A permanent separation from the school without the opportunity for
re-admission
D. EXPULSION
The student shall be expelled for the following cases:
1. If he/she is being sentenced a final judgement for a crime or
misdemeanor which is against honour or honesty and if he as-
sails one of the personnel working in the school.
2. If he/she commits deeds against honour and honesty or reli-
gious values inside the school.
3. If he/she deliberately damages school properties.
4. If he/she was given two (2) Major BR with the approval of the
School Disciplinary Committee
J. TARDINESS
Poor attendance and tardiness disrupt the education and hinder
the progress of the students. Therefore they should be restricted to the
minimum. Likewise, parents should also promote their child’s at-
tendance and punctuality and abide by the timings set by the school
for the start and the end of the school day.
1. Punctuality is the timely conduct of any activity. Students should
be in school before the morning assembly.
2. They will be held at the gate if they come beyond the time and
will only be allowed to get inside the classroom after the morn-
ing assembly.
3. Students who came beyond 7:50 A.M. must secure an admission
slip from the Principal’s Office
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2. Up to an additional three (3) instances of absenteeism in a short period of time,
parents and students shall be called to a meeting with the Principal to sign a writ-
ten pledge not to repeat the offense.
3. At the discretion of the school, decision might include one or more of the follow-
ing:
➢ Community hours at the school or beyond
➢ Detention during school break or after school hours
➢ Temporary suspension of up to three days where the student will receive a
zero on any test administered during suspension
➢ A written notice announcing refusal to re-enroll the student in the school for
the following academic year
4. Students returning to school after recovering from an illness must present a doc-
tor’s certificate with DHA attested.
1. Supplying the school with valid and updated contact details, including home
and mobile numbers, e-mail addresses and home locations.
2. Updating the school about any changes in the contact information.
3. Referring regularly to established means of communications for any updates
about the school.
4. Being courteous in their approach to staff when enquiring about their child.
5. Sending letter request addressed to the School Principal in cases of
•Leave of absence or emergencies stating the reasons
•Request of meeting/appointment with a teacher regarding the student’s perfor-
mance or any other concern.
6. Attending all meetings, conferences and reviews related to their child’s progress
and performance. Failure to do so may jeopardize their child’s progress and learn-
ing experience. Parent’s level of participation, involvement and responsibility in
their child’s learning will affect his or her chances for re-enrolment the following
year.
7. Adhering to the Social Media Policy for Students and Parents wherein:
• Under no circumstances should disrespectful or offensive comments be made
about staff, students, parents or the school in general. Spreading negative messag-
es about the school or teachers is destructive and does not contribute to creating
harmonious relationship;
• Never discuss sensitive matters and disclose any confidential information per-
taining to a student and the school in general in any social media platform.
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To ensure safety of the students and avoid disruption of learning
during regular school hours. Parents, guardians and guests are not
allowed to enter the classrooms and corridors beyond 7:10 in the
morning or in any occasions without notice.
N. RE-ADMISSION OF STUDENTS
The student may re-admitted taking into consideration the follow-
ing rules:
1. Expulsion should not be for disciplinary reasons.
2. Deletion of name should not be for marriage reason and such
matter is limited only to female students.
3. His/her age should not exceed the maximum age of admis-
sion.
4. Re-admission shall be made during the period between the
beginning of the academic year and until the end of registra-
tion date specified. From each academic year excluding the
student who left school during the academic year to be re-
admitted therein, provided discontinuation from attending
at school should not exceed one month.
5. Procedures of re-admission shall be made by school admin-
istration upon the parents request on the form approved by
the UAE Ministry of Education.
Note: Students who are on probation should maintain good academic stand-
ing and must abide by the school rules and policies; otherwise, they shall be
candidates for dismissal subject to the assessment of the Disciplinary Board.
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CHILD PROTECTION POLICY
DECLARATION OF POLICY
Consistent to our mission, and in compliance with the KHDA’s
policy on child protection and support, we at the UIPS are responsible
for the care, protection, safety and welfare of our students. We are duty-
bound to provide our students a safe and a child friendly atmosphere,
and to develop students’ confidence, talents and abilities within the
bounds and dictates of the school multicultural environment.
UIPS shall promulgate a zero tolerance policy for any act of
child abuse, exploitation, violence, discrimination, bullying and other
forms of abuse.
A. GOAL
Effective implementation of a zero tolerance policy for any act of
child abuse, exploitation, violence, discrimination, bullying and other
forms of abuse.
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FUNCTIONS OF CHILD PROTECTION TEAM (CPT)
1. Initiate information dissemination programs and organize activities for the
protection of children.
2. Establish a system for identifying students who may be suffering from sig-
nificant harm based on any physical, emotional or behavioral signs.
3. Monitor the implementation of positive measures and effective procedures
in providing the necessary support for the child and for those who care for
the child.
4. Ensure that the children’s right to be heard are respected and upheld in all
matters and procedures affecting their welfare.
5. Ensure that students and school personnel’s are aware of the school’s CPT.
6. Disseminate information/guidelines on the role and responsibilities of the
CPT through but not limited to schools’ newsletter/bulletins and adviso-
ries for parents and staff.
7. Keep written records (cases filed, action taken, etc.) of cases for future refer-
ences and following up of cases.
8. Follow-up reported cases.
REPORTING PROCESS
1. Any concerned individual of the school (students, teaching and non-
teaching personnel) prepares a written report or discuss the suspected case
of abuse/maltreatment/violence or neglect and sends to the Child Protec-
tion Team through the chairperson or the vice-chairperson, as soon as pos-
sible and within the time of school session.
2. The victim will be assessed immediately by the CPT Chairperson.
3. The chairperson immediately convenes the CPT to determine the appropri-
ate action on the report.
4. An investigation will be conducted by the CPT through the Prefect of Disci-
pline (POD) on the foregoing complaint.
5. Decision will be based upon the recommendation of the CPT and with the
approval of the consultant/advisor. 8
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3. If the student needs to undergo medical procedure based on the assess-
ment of the chairperson or vice-chairperson, the student will be referred
to the school clinic. School clinic procedure will then be applied.
4. If the perpetrator is a student, the Rules of Procedures for Student shall
apply based on the Policy on Handling of Student Cases as cited in the
UIPS Handbook for Students and Parents.
5. If the perpetrator is an employee an administrative case will be filed
against him.
6. The Rules of Procedure for Employees in Administrative Cases shall ap-
ply in all other aspects for incident no.5.
7. The identity or other information that may reasonably identify student
shall remain confidential.
8. The identity of a respondent shall likewise be kept confidential.
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
1. The school will follow strict policy in recruiting highly qualified profes-
sional school personnel’s.
2. Establish and maintain an environment conducive to study, by way of
providing the student with safe school facilities, equipment such as
computers, clean and safe classrooms.
3. Provide the employees necessary trainings to enhance their teaching
skills/performance and equipped them with updated technology to
address the issues and concerns affecting the student.
4. Provide guidelines/procedures in identifying cases of child abuse, and
provide assistance to the victims by way of follow ups, reporting and
filing of cases if necessary upon the recommendation of the School
Guidance Counselor.
5. Provide assistance to students who have been victims of any forms of
child abuse in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the CPT.
6. Establish a safe environment where students can learn and develop their
potentials, skills and knowledge. Each student will be given a handbook
indicating there the policies and procedures on the safety of students in
school (i.e. bus pick up and drop off policy, etc.
7. Conducts individual/group counseling.
8. Provide information campaign through newsletters/ bulletins and advi-
sories.
9. Establish linkages/networks with relevant government agencies and
non-government organizations that handle child protection matters and
conducts conferences and trainings.
REFERRAL
The CPT may refer the victim and the offender to the concerned agency for
further investigation and intervention.
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ANTI-BULLYING POLICY
THE UIPS ANTI-BULLYING POLICY
PROJECT S.A.F.E. (Speak Kindly. Act Responsibly. Foster Friendship to Everyone)
I. DECLARATION OF POLICY
To date, there have been successive observations and studies documenting the
prevalence of bullying in the UAE. These include bullying among students in
the school community and parents’ observations about their children’s exposure
to various forms of verbal, physical and cyber violence conducted by fellow
students negatively affecting their school, social and personal wellbeing, as well
as scientific evidence about the prevalence of bullying in schools as concluded
from a 2014 study of abuse against children in the UAE (Dubai Foundation For
Women and Children, 2017).
The role of schools in the prevention and reduction of bullying plays a bold
move in initiating interventions to further minimize the incidents and
acknowledge pro-active strategies that will promote a safe and sound environ-
ment for the students. The United International Private School extends and
strengthens its policies on implementing programs to protect the best interest
and welfare of the children. Thus, the Anti-Bullying Program which seeks to
ensure that the school promotes physically and emotionally safe and secure
environment and aggression- free classrooms for all students to foster good citi-
zenship, increase student attendance and engagement, and to support academic
achievement. Specifically, it targets to enhance social and coping skills of stu-
dents to avoid, prevent and cope with situations related to bullying.
II. GOAL
III. OBJECTIVES
The objectives for the policy of bullying reduction and preventions are as fol-
lows:
1.Established a supportive culture that encourages students to disclose and dis-
cuss bullying they are exposed to;
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V. PREVENTIVE MEASURES
1. Consequences, Disciplinary measures and Interventions for a student who com-
mits an act of bullying shall vary in method and severity according to the nature
of the behavior, committed acts, the year-level of the student, the student’s anec-
dotal records and the classroom performance (academic and behavioral), and
must be consistent with the student policies and disciplinary procedures
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2. The scope of this policy includes prohibition of bullying in all forms including
cyber-bullying, inside the classroom and within the school premises. Any relat-
ed act committed outside the school premises and had caused disruption of a
student-learning to happen and eventually caused physical and emotional after-
math of one or more students shall be covered by this policy.
3. The United International Private School expects all its students to display
appropriate behaviors in accordance to the rules and regulations of the school
and with proper regard to the rights and welfare of other students, parents,
teachers and staff, visitors and all employees of this institution.
5. The Anti-Bullying Policy recognizes the best interest and welfare of the child
and the best discipline is designed to (1) support students in taking responsibil-
ity for their actions; (2) correct the student’s behavior; (3) teach alternative ways
and assertiveness to achieve the goals and the solve problems that motivated the
aggressive behavior; (4) develop social and enhance coping skills.
6. Advisers and teachers who have direct interaction with students shall apply
best practices designed to prevent discipline problems and encourage students’
life skills to develop self-discipline and make better choices in the future.
7. The School Principal, teachers and staff, students and parents shall observe
the implementation of the policies stated herein. The Anti-Bullying Policies and
procedures shall be presented to the school community through orientation and
to be included in the student handbook.
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3. Demonstrate respect for school property and property of others.
4. Accept responsibility for inappropriate words and actions and strive to repair
harm and restore relationships.
5. Foster friendship and solve conflict peacefully through discussion and by seek-
ing adult assistance.
6. Report bullying behavior.
7. Treat everyone with respect.
3. The Anti-Bullying Committee shall call the attention of the students and parents
involved for a conference.
4. The Student Affairs Coordinator shall inform the Guidance & Counseling Office
through referral form indicating the case and other prescribed information.
5. Students involved in the bullying incident shall report to the Guidance Office for
Counseling for Remedial and Preventive Interventions and Counseling.
•Remedial measures shall be designed to: correct the problem behavior; prevent another
occurrence of the behavior; and protect the victim of the act.
1. Framing of aggressive behavior
2. Supportive discipline to increase accountability for the bullying offense;
3. Supportive interventions including participation of an intervention and refer-
ral services team i.e peer mediation
4. Counseling
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6. The students who will be involved in retaliation while under the preventive
and remedial measures shall be subjected for a second offense under the school
policies and disciplinary procedures.
1. The School Principal shall be informed of reported cases of bullying from the
members of the Anti-Bullying Committee.
2. The School Principal shall evaluate the Anti-Bullying Programs.
3. The School Principal shall ensure that the policies and procedures are strictly
implemented and followed with strict supervision and close monitoring.
4. All teachers and staff shall report bullying incidents to the Anti-Bullying
Committee within 48 hours upon received of the complaint and immediately
report the incident to the Clinic if it involves physical injury.
5. All teachers and staff shall immediately take actions and response to any
forms of bullying caught to promote the zero-tolerance policy.
6. The Anti-Bullying Committee shall determine whether the alleged act is a
violation of these policies and ensures fair investigation of the bullying incident.
7. The Anti-Bullying Committee shall call the attention of the parents for a con-
ference.
8. The Anti-Bullying Committee shall provide preventive and remedial inter-
ventions stated herewith for the perpetuators and victims of bullying.
9. The Guidance Counselor shall observe referral to other agencies if needed.
10. All incidents of bullying shall be recorded and documented.
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IX. ROLE OF PARENTS
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SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY
POLICY STATEMENTS
In connection with the Child Protection Policy, we at the UIPS are responsible for
the protection and safety of our students.
Thus, it is intended to help students’ make appropriate information about the use
of social Media such as blogs, wikis, social networking websites, podcasts, fo-
rums, message boards, or comments on web-articles, such as Twitter, Instagram
and Facebook.
This policy shall form part of the UIPS Child Protection Policy.
A. GOAL
1. Students are personally responsible for context published into social me-
dia tools. Be aware that anything published will be public for many years.
2. Don’t escalate heated discussions. Be respectful, and quote facts to lower
the temperature and correct misrepresentations.
3. If you feel even slightly uneasy something to publish, then it should not
be posted. If in doubt, always discuss it with parents or teachers prior to
posting.
4. Always consider other’s privacy and avoid discussing topics that may be
derogatory e.g. politics, religion, personal matter etc.
5. Avoid publishing your contact details where they can be accessed and
used widely by people you don’t know and never publish anyone else’s
contact details.
6. Observe the activity on the site for a while before sharing your contribu-
tions/opinions of the content and any ‘unwritten’ rules that other contrib-
utors might follow.
7. Activity inside the classroom on social media websites during school
hours should complement and/or support your role as students.
8. Seek the advice of the ICT Department to ensure safety awareness.
9. Don’t bully, intimidate or harass others, Cyber bullying is a criminal of-
fense in the UAE. Status which damages a person’s reputation is consid-
ered harassment and is punishable by UAE Federal Cyber Crime Law.
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C. PARENTS RESPONSIBILTIES
D. MONITORING PROCEDURES
1. Rules and procedures for Student shall apply based on the Student
Policies and Disciplinary Procedures as cited in the UIPS Handbook
for Students and Parents.
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CYBER BULLYING POLICY
Project S.A.F.E
(Speak kindly. Act responsibly. Foster friendship to Everyone)
I. DECLARATION OF POLICY
The United International Private School recognizes that a cyber bullying incident
should be treated as an utmost child protection concern for the safety of the student in
the school and the social media. It is recognized that technology has an equally bigger
role in all education programs. Cyber bullying is one of the serious cases where a child
can experience great harm or suffering being inflicted by someone.
II. GOAL
To ensure all students are safe and protected from any harm in the social media or
virtual world by providing them specific preventive measures and safeguards.
III. OBJECTIVES
The proposed objectives for the policy of cyber bullying reduction and preventions are
as follows:
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IV. DEFINITION OF TERMS
Cyber bullying - the use of electronic communication to bully a person, typically by send-
ing messages of an intimidating or threatening nature. It involves the use of information
and communication technologies to support deliberate behaviour by an individual or
group that is intended to harm others.
Members:
Assistant Principal
Prefect of Discipline
Adviser
2. The scope of this policy includes prohibition of bullying in all forms specifically in
cyber-bullying and inside the virtual classroom. Any related acts committed outside
the school premises which causes a disruption in the student learning development
including any physical and emotional aftermath which shall be covered by this policy.
3. The United International Private School expects all the students presently enrolled
in the institution to display appropriate behaviors in accordance to the rules and regu-
lations of the school (as stated in the student handbook) and with proper regard to the
rights and welfare of other students, parents, teachers and staff, visitors and all em-
ployees of this institution.
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5. The Anti-Cyber bullying Policy recognizes the best interest and welfare of the child
and the best discipline is designed to (1) support students in taking responsibility for
their actions, (2) correct the student’s behavior, (3) teach alternative ways and asser-
tiveness to achieve the goals and the solve problems that motivated the aggressive
behavior (4) develop social and enhance coping skills.
6. Advisers and teachers who have direct interaction with students shall apply best
practices designed to prevent discipline problems and encourage students’ life skills
to develop self-discipline and make better choices in the future.
7. The School Principal, teachers and staff, students and parents shall observe the
implementation of the policies stated herein. Anti-Cyber bullying Policies and proce-
dures which shall be presented to the school community stated above through orien-
tation and inclusion in the student handbook.
1. Speak and show common courtesy to all. Abusive language and aggressive behav-
ior are unacceptable at all times.
2. Demonstrate respect for school property and property of others.
3. Accept responsibility for inappropriate words and actions and strive to repair harm
and restore relationships.
4. Foster friendship and solve conflict peacefully through discussion or by seeking
adult assistance.
5. Report bullying behavior
6. Treat everyone with respect.
1. The school strictly prohibits any student to be involved in committing any forms of
cyber bullying and harassment with or among other students, faculty and staff of this
institution.
2. Any student who has been proven and reported to be involved and committed any
form of bullying shall be:
A. In case the act of cyber bullying is proven for the perpetuator after the investiga-
tion, he/she shall be reprimanded of the committed act and appropriate discipli-
nary sanction (major offense) shall be given based on the Student Handbook.
B. He/she shall temporarily be removed from any activities in virtual classroom.
C. He/she shall write a promissory note that he/she will not do the same act for the
entire school year;
D. He/she shall be subjected for non-readmission for next school year.
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3. The Anti-Cyber bullying Committee shall call the attention of the students
and
parents involved for a conference.
4. The Prefect of Discipline shall inform the Guidance& Counseling Office
with referral form indicating the case and other prescribed information.
5. Students involved in the cyber bullying incident shall report to the Guid-
ance Office for Counseling for Remedial and Preventive Interventions and
Counseling.
Remedial measures shall be designed to: correct the problem behavior; prevent
another occurrence of the behavior; and protect the victim of the act. The
measures shall include but are not limited to the following:
3.1. Framing of aggressive behavior.
3.2. Supportive discipline to increase accountability for the bullying of-
fense.
3.3. Supportive interventions, including participation of an intervention
and
referral services, peer mediation, etc.
3.4. Counselling
6. The students who will be involved in retaliation while under the preven-
tive and remedial measures shall be subjected for a second offense under
the school policies and procedures.
1. Be careful with who you allow to become a friend online and think about
what information you want them to see.
2. Never share your password to your friend or in anyone else. Protect your
social media accounts by changing the password regularly.
3. Report any abusive message to the school. Save the content of the message
for reference.
4. Always put the privacy filters on to the sites you use. If you are not sure
how to do this, ask a teacher or your parents.
5. Never reply to someone you don’t know.
6. The school will deal with cyber bullying in the same way as other bully-
ing. Do not think that because it is online it is different to other forms of
bullying.
7. The school will deal with inappropriate use of technology in the same
way as other types of inappropriate behavior and sanctions will be given
in line with the School Policy.
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IX. ROLE OF PARENTS
1. Parents can help by making sure their child understands the school’s policy and,
above all, how seriously the school takes incidents of cyber-bullying.
2. Parents should also explain to their children legal issues relating to cyber-
bullying.
3. Be aware that bullying and cyber bullying, or abusing another person physically,
verbally, psychologically or in writing, or otherwise will not be tolerated in the
school.
4. Review the Student Code of Conduct and Anti-Bullying Policy with their children
and follow the established procedures in reporting incidents of cyber bullying.
5. Encourage the peaceful resolution of conflict. Work and cooperate with the school
to resolve concerns about student behavior.
6. Help their children develop positive attitudes toward learning and respect for
classmates, peers, teachers and school staff.
1. The victim of the cyber bullying incident may provide a printed screen/
video copy/saved text message of the perpetuator for further investigation.
2. The Committee on Discipline shall apply the same procedures in handling
the case. (Refer to Social Media Policy if necessary)
X. REPORTING PROCEDURES
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• Write and report the incident to the Adviser through the Student Journal or N8.
• Save the evidence in one device and give to adviser or in any Anti-Cyber bully-
ing Committee for reference.
• An acknowledgment of the written report will be notified by the adviser in the
N8.
• Attend the parent conference with the Anti-Cyber bullying Committee on a
scheduled date.
• Acknowledge the resolutions during the parent conference.
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PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE
As a means of giving feedback to parents on the development and
concerns of the students, conferences are scheduled on a regular basis
or as the need arises. In the event that there are important matters that
need the attention of the parents, the school may issue circulars, adviso-
ries, memoranda, notices and other forms of communication corre-
spondence which shall be given to the parents through the student (e.g.
written advisory, student’s diary) or through the school web portal, e-
mail and SMS. A reply slip must be provided if needed. This must be
returned to the class adviser on time.
Parents or guardians who would like to know or discuss the aca-
demic performance and behavior of their children in class and other
school matters with any of the school personnel must request for an
appointment with the Principal either through telephone or a formal
letter to avoid disruption of classes.
SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION
Under normal circumstances, UIPS provides school bus services
for its students. However, for Academic Year 2020-2021 only, school bus
services were not offered. The transportation for the students attending
blended classes will be by private cars or by public transportation only.
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NATURAL OR MAN-MADE DISASTER
SCHOOL PARKING
School buses and official school vehicles may park inside the school
campus designated parking areas. Visitors, suppliers, building maintenance
and the like who have official business to conduct within the school may park
their vehicles inside the campus provided there are still slots available as des-
ignated by the school security guard. Parents are encouraged to park in front
of the school campus for student’s safety.
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
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In addition to those provided for under existing laws, every student shall:
➢ Promote and maintain the peace and tranquility of the school by observ-
ing the rules and discipline, and by exerting efforts to attain harmonious
relationships with fellow students, the teaching and academic staff and
other school personnel;
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Every child has the duty and responsibility to: (CRC, 1990)
In addition to those provided for under existing laws, all parents shall
have the following duties and obligations:
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10 Rules to Live by UIPSians
1. Come to school regularly and on time.
2. Maintain a clean and orderly environment inside the campus.
3. Wear complete and proper uniform at all times.
4. Be respectful, polite, courteous and well-behaved all the time.
5. Do not loiter inside and outside the school premises.
6. Do not use mobile phone and other electronic gadgets.
7. Throw garbage in the trash bin.
8. Do not play inside the classroom during class hours, free-time and or
recess.
9. Always wear Pass Card when going out of the classroom during
class hour.
10. Boys are not allowed to be in the Girls’ wing at all times or
vice versa.
Test-taking Tips
Organizing and Preparing Test Materials
1. Know the schedule of the test and ask the teacher about what
will be on the test.
2. Review your class notes and recopy those sections which are
especially important.
3. Borrow notes from your classmates for any notes you have
missed.
4. Make a list of important terms and prepare an outline.
5. Go over the quizzes and exams you took prior to the test.
6. Attempt to predict test questions and answer.
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Test-taking Tips
Reviewing and Remembering Test Material
➢ Men should never visit, attend or go to places that are marked 'For Ladies Only'.
➢ Do not comment or criticize Islam, ruling families, local dress or traditions of the
local people.
➢ Do not turn your back on someone who is speaking to you. It is seen as rude.
➢ Do not swear in public and do not show any threatening gestures, especially your
middle finger, as it is punishable by law.
➢ Do not lose your patience or temper in front of an Arab; it is a sign of being rude
and of a weak character.
➢ A hand signal such as fingers joined together with a thumb means ‘wait a minute’,
or it can also be a sign of impatience.
➢ Do not eat, drink and smoke in public in the day time during Ramadan.
➢ Do not enter an elevator if you are a male and a single female is inside.
➢ Men can shake hand while greeting with a male, but never with a female, unless
she offers her hand first. Females usually also shake hand between themselves.
➢ While on the public beach, all swimmers should wear conservative swimwear.
Never wear swimwear in streets or other public places
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CONTACT DETAILS
URL : http://www.uips.ae
E-mail Address: uips-info@uips.ae
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