School opens by 7am. The school gates open by 7 .30am and children are received by teachers at the gate till 8:00am. Classes start by 8:20am. Lateness can cause your child to miss out on a valuable lesson.

It is normal for some children to have difficulty separating from parents, or cry when dropping off. Please make your drop brief.

PARENTS' ARE ADVISED TO PLEASE ENSURE THAT THEY DO NOT DOUBLE PARK DURING PICK UP AND DROP OFF TO AVOID CONGESTION AND TO ENSURE THE SCHOOL MAINTAINS A CORDIAL RELATIONSHIP WITH OUR NEIGHBORS.

NORMAL PROCEDURE IS TO RELEASE THE CHILD ONLY TO HIS/HER PARENTS', OR A CHILD PICKUP PERMIT CARD HOLDER DESIGNATED BY PARENTS'. If someone other than the parent is to pick up the child, please notify us ahead of time. Without a child pick up card a child will not be released to any unknown persons.

DROP OFF AND PICK UP TIMES ARE NOT GOOD TIMES TO DISCUSS CHILDS ISSUES



LATE PICK-UP FEES

A late fee of N1000 / per child for every 30minutes after official closing time will be charged. For children enrolled in the after school program a late fee of N2000/ per child after 6pm will be charged. Payment will be made in CASH at the time of pick up. Parents are expected to adhere to this policy.

On some bad days, parents are expected to call to say they are running late. Parents who do this will not be charged the late pick up fee.

Good communication is vital to the efficient/ effective management of any establishment. It is important that we discuss any concerns or questions that may arise about any aspect of the child

Each week, your child will come home with; 

>>> The Home connection book which serves as a medium of communication between home and school. Also included in the communication book is a column which will explain some of the activities going on in the class, the current curriculum topics, events that will be happening that month, or any other pertinent information that may be of interest. 

Sensitive issues will be discussed in private outside of regular classroom hours. If you have a question regarding your child, please ask his /her teacher. The teachers are the first resource for questions or difficulties. If the teacher is unable to resolve the issue, please address your questions to the head of school. It would be appreciated if parents make an appointment in advance, in order to keep things running smoothly.

Also available at the school’s Admin office are concern forms which can be filled if any concerns or complaints arise. These forms are sent directly to the Director who would reply within 24hours.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SCHOOL HAS ZERO TOLERANCE FOR VERBAL OR PHYSICAL ALTERCATIONS BETWEEN PARENTS AND TEACHERS. 

The following illness policies will be strictly enforced, for the health, well-being and safety of all concerned.

>>> Sick Child Policy: Under no circumstances may a parent bring a sick child to school, if the child shows any signs of illness (see SYMPTOMS REQUIRING REMOVAL OF CHILD), or is unable to participate in the normal and regular day program. Sick children expose other children, as well as staff, to the spread of their illness and require additional care and attention that we are UNABLE to give. Moreover, sick children want care from their parents in the comfort of their own homes. If other children become ill due to exposure to your sick child, either because he/she was returned to school before full recovery or because he/she was not picked up promptly upon notice of becoming ill, other parents will be unnecessarily inconvenienced. Because this is disruptive to other children and their families, your cooperation on this issue is extremely important.

Every effort is taken to reduce the spread of illness by encouraging hand washing and other sanitary practices

If your child is unable to participate in normal activities of the day, (including being able to play outside), then your child must stay home.

SYMPTOMS REQUIRING REMOVAL OF CHILD FROM OUR CARE

>> Fever: fever is defined as having a temperature of 100°F or 37.5oc higher. A child needs to be fever free for a minimum of 24hours before returning to school, that means the child is fever free without the aid of paracetamol, or any other fever reducing substances.)

>> Fever, sore throat, rash, vomiting, diarrhea, earache, irritability, or confusion.

>> Diarrhea: runny, watery, bloody stools, or 2 or more loose stools within last 4 hours.

>> Vomiting: 2 or more times in a 24 hours period.

>> Breathing Trouble, sore throat, swollen glands, loss of voice, or continuous coughing.

>> Frequent scratching of body or scalp, lice, rash, or any other spots that resemble childhood disease, including ringworm.

>> Child is irritable, continuously crying, or requires more attention than we can provide without hurting the health, safety or well-being of the other children in our care.

MEDICATION
Parents will provide any medication needed by the child. Written authorization is needed for us to administer ANY medication. All medicines must have dosage instructions, current date, name of medication, and times to be administered clearly written.

MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
Minor bumps and scratches are inevitable, but we make effort to keep the children safe through supervision and childproofing. Minor injuries receive appropriate first aid from the school clinic, and if emergency injury or illness occurs, your child will be taken to the nearest hospital where you will be asked to meet us. If you are not going to be at your usual place of employment, or at home, please make sure that we have a number where you can be reached.
Parent are responsible for all cost involved in emergency medical treatment, including emergency transportation, if required. Al-Ali International School will not be held liable for any sickness/Injury of either parent/guardian or child while on these premises, or while the child is in the company of the care provider during field trips or outings.         

ATTENDANCE
It is expected that children will attend school every day except when illness requires them to stay at home. School requires parents whose children are ill to CALL Admin department and relay the information. The school will call the parent to ask about the welfare of ill children before the end of the day. If child will be absent from school for any other reason other than illness, parents must inform the school. It is not advised that children miss classes during the term as they miss out on valuable learning

CLOTHING / ATTIRE
The school has a uniform for children and is sold in the school

Mondays to Wednesday
School uniforms with black shoes and sky blue pair of socks.

Thursdays
Sport wear with trainers

Fridays
TGIF T-shirts

We expect all parents to keep all items of uniform clean and well ironed.
Tattoos
Pupils are not allowed to wear any form, or design any kind of Tattoos on any part of the body

HOMEWORK
Work will be sent home at least twice a week. The specific days of the week are class specific. Parents should please work closely with the children at home and send the work back to school promptly.

HOUSE RULES
There are certain house rules that all children will be taught and expected to follow, this is for the safety and well being of everyone.

There will be no running permitted indoors, Hitting, Pushing, Biting, Grabbing, Kicking, Spitting, or Pinching other children is not allowed. No standing or climbing on chairs or tables. There will be no use of obscene, derogatory or disrespectful language. Parents will be informed when their children go against these rules.

Respectful treatment of other people and all property, and furniture is expected. Willful destruction of property will be charged to the parent at the cost to replace the item.
Please support us in the enforcement of these rules, in order to create a better environment for all.
No smoking is permitted on the premises.

DISCIPLINE
We maintain a positive discipline policy, which focuses on prevention, redirection, love, and sometimes denial of break periods depending on the gravity of the offence. We stress two main patterns of behavior: Respect for others people and Respect for property.

Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES will there be Physical abuse, verbal abuse, or name calling. .

If a discipline problem arises that does not respond to the above mentioned techniques, we will hold a conference with the parents.

MEALS
The school would in the future provide optional lunch. However the children are expected to bring in their snacks for the day. Energy giving snacks and drinks are encouraged. We do not accept fizzy drinks, sweets and chocolates. Parents should ensure their kids carry a water bottle that is easy to open or close and is leak proof and not breakable. All eating patterns will be communicated to the parents.

Please label all your child's belongings.

INDOOR/OUTDOOR PLAY
Indoor Play: We provide a variety of age-appropriate toys for indoor play on days when the weather is not conducive to outdoor play.
Outdoor Play: We will be playing outdoor play every day that weather permits. Our activities will include walks, playground, water play, bike/toy riding and others.

BIRTHDAYS
A child celebrating his/her birthday may come to school dressed in home clothes. They can bring along a cake and a moderate party/goodie bags, drinks to share with their classmates. This should be submitted to the child's -teacher along with serviette, plates and a knife for the cake.

A camera can be brought and handed over to the class teacher to take pictures. Under no circumstances will a camera man be allowed into the classroom to take birthday pictures. Candles and matches are not permitted for safety reasons.

It is encouraged for every child to bring in a book on their birthdays and present it as a donation to the class library. This will be acknowledged in the week's class newsletter

NAPS / QUIET TIME FOR PRESCHOOL
There will be a designated nap/rest time each day. for children in the play group Rest time gives everyone a much needed break during the day. Without rest time, some children are argumentative in the afternoon, short- tempered with other children and not real happy when they go home in the evening.

TOILET TRAINING
We expect the children to be toilet-trained before they commence the preschool class. We do understand however, that accidents happen and recommend that each child has a change of clothes in school apart from the uniform provided.

RELIGION
Religious teaching will be left up to each individual family.

CLEANLINESS/HYGIENE
We do our best to maintain strict hygienic standards. Children's hands are washed before and after meals and after toileting. Each child has a separate nap mat.

    Parents need to supply a couple of extra changes of clothing each day for kids in the play group. 

FIELD TRIPS
Occasionally, we may have the opportunity to take a field trip. We welcome parents who choose to participate in the field trip,

If you do not wish for your child to participate in the field trip, you will be required to make other arrangements for your child for that day.

There will be no reduction in the tuition for the field trip day.