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PRIMARY SCHOOL REGULATIONS

Code of Conduct
Students are expected to conduct themselves in a positive manner with respect to the entire school body at all times.

Those students that show themselves incapable of our trust and who are unable to behave in a responsible manner will face appropriate consequences.

Dress Code
Students are at all times expected to wear the correct school uniform, which consists of maroon trousers or shorts for boys with white shirts and maroon skorts for the girls with white shirts. School shoes should be black or maroon - not training shoes. The school also has a swimming uniform.

Attendance Policy
Minimum attendance is set at 90% of the enrolled school days. This does not include extenuating health concerns or a family emergency. It is possible that a student who is absent for 18 days or more will not receive grades on his/her report card or be asked to repeat their current grade. Should a student reach the 10% of the school days, a letter is sent home as a reminder of the attendance policy.

After an absence, the student must submit a note to the classroom teacher.

Campus Safety
Fire drills are carried out once or twice a term.

Personal items are not permitted in school; this includes toys (of any kind), personal stereos, computer games, mobile phones. Jewelry should be kept to a minimum; studs are the only acceptable earrings. Similarly beauty products are not deemed appropriate in school.

Campus Visitors and Guests
Guests and visitors are welcome in school. All are requested to report to the school secretary first.

Leaving School Premises
Students are not allowed to leave the school during the school day unless accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Full details of regulations for the Primary School can be downloaded. Click here to view the Student Handbook

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SENIOR SCHOOL REGULATIONS

School Day
School starts at 7.10 a.m. with a 10 minute homeroom period where attendance is taken and announcements distributed. If a student is late for homeroom he or she must sign the late book in the Senior School office. Further, if a student is tardy two or more times in any given week, a detention after school will be given.

Behavior
The Senior School expects each student to be respectful of others, be responsible for their actions and to be honest in their dealings with peers and other adults. It is further expected that Senior School students monitor their own behavior and act within the parameters set by the school. A Disciplinary Safety Net has been crafted delineating offences of students who do not meet the behavioral expectations at Qatar Academy.

Uniform
School uniform for males and females is mandatory for Grades 6-12.

Attendance
The attendance policy at the Senior School recognizes as legitimate absences only documented illnesses, recognized religious holidays or family emergencies. Students are expected to attend at least 90% of their scheduled classes in order to receive credit for a given term.

Academic Probation
After each grading period, each student's grades are reviewed and those falling below the standard of achievement set by the Academic Probation guidelines will be placed on one of three levels as set by the probation policy. The Senior School does not retain students in the same grade twice. Students experiencing academic difficulty are given three terms to improve their academics; if they do not improve to the standards set by the probation policy, placement for the next school year will not be offered. In the Senior School handbook you will find the complete probation policy.

Homework
Qatar Academy Senior School is a university preparatory school and homework is an integral part of a students' academic life. As students progress in grades, the amount of homework becomes greater. It is expected that in Grades 6-8 a student spend one to two hours a night doing homework. In Grades 9-12, the time necessary to adequately complete studies may be more than three hours.

School Safety
For the safety and well being of all students, the Senior School is an alcohol, tobacco, narcotic and weapons free school. Any student involved in activities related to these items will face severe disciplinary action that may include expulsion.

All students are allocated a locker for the safekeeping of personal items. Certain items such as mobile phones, disc mans, computer games, are not permitted at school and may be confiscated if found. It is the student's responsibility for any valuable item they may bring to school as the school cannot assume responsibility for any lost or stolen student items.

Leaving School Premises
Students are not allowed to leave the school during the school day unless accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Full details of regulations for the Senior School can be downloaded. Click here to view the Students Handbook

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SCHOOL UNIFORM

School uniform is mandatory for students in Grades Preschool 3 through Grade 10. Grade 11 and 12 students can wear office attire.

The School Uniform, as detailed below, may be purchased from Qatar Academy's uniform Shop located in the Senior School. The shop is open Sunday through Thursday, during the timings 6.50 a.m. to 8.00 a.m. and 1.00 p.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Preschool 3 and 4, Kindergarten and Grade 1
Girls: Maroon skort, white blouse (short or long sleeve), and maroon sweater
OR
Maroon pants, white blouse (short or long sleeve), and maroon sweater

Boys: Maroon pants or shorts, white shirt (short or long sleeve), and maroon sweater

Grades 2-5
Girls: Maroon pleated skirt, white blouse (short or long sleeve), maroon cross tie, and maroon sweater
OR
Maroon pants, white blouse (short or long sleeve), maroon cross tie, and maroon sweater

Boys: Maroon pants or shorts, white shirt (short or long sleeve), and maroon sweater

For Males and Females in Grades 6-10

Males:

1. Ties and shirts MUST be purchased from the School Uniform Shop
2. Ties are expected to be tightened at the collar
3. Shirts must be tucked into the pants around the entire waist, so that the belt and/or loops are visible, and all shirt buttons must be fastened
4. Undershirts may be worn beneath the shirt, but these must be white or gray with no decoration visible. The school PE shirt may not be worn under the uniform
5. Gray dress pants (NO JEANS OR CHINOS)
6. Plain black dress shoes with closed toes and ankle (no sneakers/trainers/sandals)
7. Students MUST purchase their sweaters or QA sweatshirts from the Uniform Shop
8. Students MUST wear the QA PE uniform tee shirt to PE classes. PE kit may NOT be worn to other classes

Females:

1. Shirts must be purchased from the School Uniform Shop
2. Shirt sleeves must reach to the elbow and all shirt buttons must be fastened apart from the top button
3. Undershirts may be worn beneath the shirt, but these must be white or gray with no decoration visible. The school PE shirt may not be worn under the uniform
4. Girls who choose to wear a head covering this should be of a solid colour in black, white, burgandy or gray with no additional decoration
5. Gray material for pants or skirt (NO JEANS OR CHINOS)
6. Plain black dress shoes with closed toes and ankle (no sneakers/trainders/sandals)
7. Makeup: Grades 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 cannot wear makeup
8. Students MUST purchase their sweaters or QA sweatshirts from the Uniform Shop
9. Students MUST wear the QA PE uniform tee shirt to PE classes. PE kit may NOT be worn to other classes

SCHOOL UNIFORMS FOR GRADE 11 AND 12 STUDENTS

Please note that as of August 2008 students in grades 11 and 12 will be required to wear a school uniform.

The shirts and ties for the boys and the blouses for the girls must be purchased from the uniform school shop. 

In addition the girls must wear black pants or black long skirts, and the boys will be required to wear black pants. 

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