Discipline Policy:
“Discipline Policy” focuses on helping children learn by experience and supporting them in developing a more appropriate and successful approach in the future. Parents and teachers must collaborate to formulate a response to children’s challenging behaviours to benefit from a consistent approach at home and school.
In Montessori, the focus is on preventing inappropriate behaviour before it occurs. We also focus on respect and consideration for the rights of others.
Lessons for younger children generally take little dramatizations. In comparison, older children also participate in discussions about social responsibility, cooperation, and related behaviours. If a child forgets to use appropriate action, a gentle reminder may be all that is necessary. This approach teaches the child the school and society’s rules while protecting the child’s growing sense of dignity, self-worth, and morality.
Managing Behaviour:
Children need constructive direction for their sense of security. They will respond positively as long as they feel the approach is reasonable and administered by caring adults who genuinely have their best interests in mind.
When we work with children exhibiting challenging behaviour, our goal is to support the child in recognizing that they have choices regarding their behaviour.
The teacher will support any child who is struggling with managing his or her behaviour. They will be removed from the situation and granted the chance to gain control or calm down. At no time will a child be left alone or out of an adult’s direct visual observation.
Smart School is a Semi-International school, a National School that sets a British based programme, with British standards & teaching techniques. By integrating a new appreciation of the Egyptian curriculum with modern teaching methods, we offer our students the International education flavour at an affordable cost.
We make sure to facilitate needed learning resources and monitor our learning process by a well-established assessment system.
In Smart School, we follow a student-centered learning approach to enhance better educational outcomes depending on hands-on activities.
Our Semi-International system allows your child to be easily transferred to a British-based International School.
Our school currently serves from Pre-K till Year 7; we grow with our students and open a new class every year.
In Smart School, we have a highly qualified and dedicated team of exceptional teachers supported by a robust idyllic programme. Powered by British-based curriculums, Interactive learning, and Montessori methods, we empower our futures leaders to excel.
Curriculums:
Our school curriculums are Oxford English International for English and Macmillan for Science up to year 3, in addition to the national curriculums starting from year 1.
Our students may choose (Deutsche – French) as their oral 2nd language starting in KG 2 after making sure that our first language foundation is already settled.
Learning methods & techniques:
• Montessori class
• Levelled reading classes
• Innovative learning techniques
• Interactive learning methods
Classes:
Smart School classes are highly equipped air-conditioned classrooms provided with Smartboards & security cameras.
The maximum class capacity is 25 students.
Extra Activities:
. Ballet
. Karate
. Zumba
. Football
School Day starts at 7:30 am and ends at 2:30 pm
Schedule & Calendar:
– We have 8 sessions daily + 2 break times split between eating & playing (20 min and 40 min).
– Schedule with timing is handed to students on their first day of school.
– Parents will receive a monthly calendar.
– The school will have a monthly event.
– The students will have 2 trips per term.
We hold an End of year party for all students.
First day of school For KG1:
8:30 – 9:30 Entrance.
9:30 sharp, parents will have to leave, and they will have an hour to make sure they are fine.
9:30 – 10:30 getting g to know the class teacher + an activity inside the class.
10:30 we’ll start a party that will finish at 11:30, you can pick your child at 11:30→12:00 on that day.
KG2 will join this party from 10:30
12:00 we’ll have a party for the primary students.
Starting from the next day, all school classes will be regularly stable.
Pre-K students will come on Sunday at 9:00.
Pre-K students & parents are going to attend together from 9:00 to 10:30.
From 10:30 to 11:30, parents will wait in the reception for another hour, and then you can pick your child at 11:30.
Monday will be a regular school day for everyone.
Easing Separation Anxiety for kids in their 1st school days:
You can take the following steps to ease separation anxiety (yours and your child’s) at drop off:
-The key to an easier transition for your child is an unhurried morning with a relaxed, positive adult.
-The best person to accompany the child to school is the adult from whom the child will leave most easily
– Kind, firm, calm, consistent behaviour on the part of the parent will reassure your child.
– Make the separation quick and simple.
-After you leave, you may call the Main Office to inquire about how your child settled if you are concerned.
Communication:
Our dear valued parents may choose from our different communication channels to suit them best to contact the school.
Mobile app:
-Parents can contact the school via the Smart School app.
Phone Calls:
– Teachers are available to speak on the phone outside of class time only. They will return messages as promptly as possible.
– Please respect the school work cycle and the staff’s privacy. Parents may contact the staff through the mentioned school channels ONLY and never on their private cells.
– Teachers make an appointment to communicate with you at least once a term regarding your child’s development.
– Please be sure to contact your child’s teacher if there are significant changes at home that may affect your child. (for example, one parent is away on an extended business trip) or profound (for example, the death of a grandparent). When teachers are informed, they can support your child and understand changes in behaviour.
Schedule a meeting:
-You are welcome to schedule a time to talk to your child’s teacher whenever you think it is necessary. Simply call the Main Office or speak directly with the teacher to arrange a time.
PTM (Parents & Teacher meeting):
-Parent/Teacher meetings are an opportunity for you and your child’s teacher to discuss your child’s development at home and in school.
– Students are not allowed to attend the meetings.
– You can call us on 01205165555, deliver your message, and we’ll get back to you within 24 hours (from 8:30 till 2:00).
We strongly advise our parents to update their contact information regularly. We contact families by telephone and WhatsApp using the information provided to us at the beginning of each school year.
Please contact the Main Office if any changes to your registered information occur (i.e., a move, separation of parents), so we can update your family’s file accordingly.
**Updates can only be made by direct parent notification to the Main Office.