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General School Rules

All Qatar Academy students are expected to exert a high standard of conduct and to comply with the Academy's rules, regulations, accepted behaviors and attitudes. To help the students meet these expectations a set of rules and regulations are clearly stated in the students' handbooks.

Qatar Academy has zero tolerance for any form of bullying or intimidation. All students are to be treated fairly and respectfully. School values are manifested in the students' daily interactions with their colleagues and supervisors. Rules related to attendance, accepted academic performance, conduct and uniform regulations are summarized in the following sections.
In this section....

• Primary School Regulations
• Senior School Regulations
• School Uniform
• Primary School Academic Probation Policy
• Senior School Academic Probation Policy

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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 expected to take a pride in their appearance by wearing the correct school uniform which consists of maroon trousers or shorts for boys with white shirts, with QA logo and maroon skirts for the girls with white shirts and a tie. School shoes should be black or maroon, not training shoes.

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 first report to the school secretary.

Primary School Academic Probation Policy

Click here to view the Primary School Academic Probation Policy-English

Click here to view the Primary School Academic Probation Policy-Arabic

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 term, each student's grades are reviewed. Those falling below the standard set by the Academic Probation Policy will be placed on Academic Probation.

Homework

Qatar Academy Senior School is a university-preparatory institution. To assure success in gaining admission to university, the school instills in each student the responsibility for his or her readiness. Work to be done outside of class is a necessary element of both academic achievement and the development of that sense of responsibility.

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.

Senior School Academic Probation Policy

Click here to view the Senior School Academic Probation Policy-English

Click here to view the Senior School Academic Probation Policy-Arabic

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 12.

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, 7.00 a.m. - 3.00 p.m.

Preschool 3 and 4, Kindergarten and Grade 1

Girls: Maroon pleated skirt, 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

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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