Bus Rules

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

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

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

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

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

In English:

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

In Arabic:

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

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Dar El Tarbiah Language School American Division is fully accredited by NCA CASI, the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement.

The American International section of the school caters for children aged 6 to 18, from Grade 1 through to Grade 12. Elementary School is from G1 – G5; Middle School from G6 – G8; and High School from G9- G12.

The curriculum of the American International School is modeled on a typical American school program and meets US core standards. It has been slightly adapted to meet the needs of our student body, made up of Egyptian nationals and children from more than 20 other countries, so that on the firm foundations of the proven system of American education, we have built a curriculum which meets with the needs of all students.

Graduating with an American High School Diploma opens the door to universities in many parts of the world, not only the USA and Canada, as well as universities in Egypt.

All students study the following compulsory and elective subjects (subjects vary according to grade level):
 

• English Language Arts.
• Math.
• Science (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, and Physics).
• Social Studies ( History- Geography).
• French.
• Information Technology.
• Arabic.
• Religion.
• Economics.
• Business.
• Psychology.
   

SAT Reasoning (SAT1) and SAT Subjects (SAT2) Subject Tests are taken in Grades 11 and 12 respectively. The skills needed to succeed in these tests are incorporated into our curriculum, though some additional courses are available outside the school day. Outstanding students may be invited to prepare for Advanced Placement exams.

Many of our students are Egyptian and, therefore, the Arabic we offer for first language speakers is certified by the Ministry of Education and meets the requirements of the Sanawi’ ama certificate. Students will not encounter any difficulties when they apply to Egyptian Universities. We also provide Arabic as a Second Language for foreigners. All our planning is based on sound educational practices found in good American schools. Students transfer very easily from our school to any other American schools in the world following this curriculum. .

Dar El Tarbiah American School offers an extracurricular program that provides our students an opportunity to compete at both the local and international levels.
 

The American Educational System is unique in providing the student with the broadest amount of knowledge, in the easiest possible approach, stressing  the widest range of possible skills. The American System caters for each student's basic abilities, gradually developing them in order to reach the learner's highest potential, taking into consideration that every child has his different way of learning, and learns at a different pace. The American System aims to develop and to educate the every child.

The cornerstone of American education is the engagement of each student in the learning process, the arousal of their intellectual curiosity, The academic program is supported by state-of-the-art technology and resources.

The American Program provides the best of liberal international education through the promotion of creativity, individualism, problem solving skills, research tools, internet facilities and the use of various software programs for all subjects at all levels.

International and Orientation Days.

Celebrating different countries, traditions and cultures across the world during the International Day will teach the students to respect and embrace international friends. Activities can be altered depending on the age group, as well as any specific needs .

Dar El Tarbiah American schools have children from other countries, we invite them to share and participate in these activities. The last International Day, all the students dressed up and brought snacks from the country/ countries they have focused on.



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Science Fairs

The science fair project is the culmination of hard work and persistent investigation. It affords a young scientist the opportunity to share their interests with parents, relatives, neighbors, and teachers as well as the chance to be interviewed by the judges who are scientists, engineers, doctors, and others with scientific interests.The opportunity significantly contributes to the education of students in the thinking process of formulating the project and actually making the experiments. It may mean the beginning of a life-long fascination with science.

Why make a Science Fair Project?

Making a science project provides an opportunity for students to:

• Learn and practice critical thinking, inquiry and investigative skills.
• Foster imagination and creative thought.
• Develop organizational skills.
• Work independently as well as in a group.
• Film club for Years 10 to 13.
• Enhance communication skills.
• Meet others interested in science study.
• Earn recognition for academic excellence.
• Win awards and special awards or earn an expense paid trip.

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Spelling Bee

A spelling bee is a competition in which contestants are asked to spell a broad selection of words, usually with a varying degree of difficulty.

The concept is thought to have originated in the United States, and spelling bee events, along with variants, are now also held in some other countries around the world which use imperfect writing systems.



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Trips

Trips outside of school form an integral and influential part in the development of all our students. Even if the trip appears to be ‘just for fun’, most trips have a specific curricular purpose, such as learning the history of Ancient Egypt at the tombs and temples of Luxor or examining the tourism industry in El Gouna. Others develop individual skills and character, such as the Ski Trips, or combine theses with skills to support learning and further progress,such as preparing for university admissions during the Sixth Form trip to Europe.

Type of Trips

• Cultural Visits.
• Residential visits.
• Foreign Visits.
• Senior School Trips.
  • Trips to the various pyramid/tomb sites and complexes along the Guiza plateau.
  • trips to Old Cairo.
  • trips to Guiza Zoo.
  • visits to universities and university/careers fairs.
  • trips to Art galleries, museums and drama/music performances.

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Sports

We have also tried to make sports and activities an integral part of our school activities. We offer a wide range of choices and opportunities for both individual and group experiences. Our smartly charted sport activities can genuinely help a student to develop his or her personal skills and interests.

We facilitate opportunities for our student to choose the sport or game that suits him/her better according to their interests only. Programs may be added or canceled according to student interest and availability of staff and facilities. Our school seeks to cultivate a sense of National Responsibility to our students since they are going to be the rulers of the nation someday.

Thus to make our future secured we make our students smart enough and help them to develop physical strength through Physical Education. Our expertise has allowed us to provide our students with an array of sports like BasketBall, VolleyBall, Cricket, Football, Hockey and many more.





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Performing Arts & Drama

As for our most creative students, their passion extends far beyond the classroom. We provide clubs and activities to feed those creative minds.Our arts and drama clubs give students of all ages a place for expression and exploring creative pursuits. We have:

• Art clubs for Years 7-9 and 10 and 11.
• Primary and Secondary School drama clubs.
• Stage Crew Club.
• Life drawing classes (for our talented Post-16 art students).
• Film club for Years 10 to 13.

Performance Arts helps students to gain confidence in their abilities, to learn to work together or alone depending on the type of performance, to learn and develop new skills, and allows them to celebrate a talent or skill that they really enjoy.





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Community Services

Dar El Tarbiah American Schools students are the future leaders of their communities. By offering service to the cairo community, Dar El Tarbiah American Schools students have an opportunity to see aspects of their community that they might not normally appreciate. Community service offers students an opportunity for social, emotional and intellectual growth. Reaching out to the Cairo community creates goodwill, as well as benefits local charitable organizations. The Dar El Tarbiah American Schools community service club is an extra curricular student activity that has multiple aims, including:

• Engaging students in their community.
• Raising awareness of needs within the community.
• Acting to better the community.

Members of the Community Service Club were involved in several projects in the 2012-2013 academic year. Most importantly, they conducted a drive to fundraise money to pay for the tuition of students in neighboring Egyptian public schools. The project aimed at raising awareness of serious needs in the Egyptian society. Education is one of the sectors in need of major reform. An increasing number of families are unable to pay fees because of other school-related costs, such as shoes, books, uniforms, class material, etc. The media in Egypt also highlighted this crisis.