TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Administration ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Welcome ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Mission Statement …………………………………………………………………………………………………
Accreditation………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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GPA Class Rank ………………………………………………………………………………………….
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School Information and Designations …………………………………………………….…
Adding, Dropping or Changing Courses …………………………………………………….
Attendance ……………………………………………………………………………………………….
Books ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Buses ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Cafeteria …………………………………………………………………………………………………..
College Counseling/Registrar ……………………………………………………………………
Conferences ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
Cumulative Records ………………………………………………………………………………….
Curriculum …………………………………………………………………………………………………
Dress Code ………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Drivers ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Electronic Devices ……………………………………………………………………………………..
Exam Schedule ………………………………………………………………………………………….
Field Trips …………………………………………………………………………………………….……
Financial Obligations …………………………………………………………………………………
Graduation ………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Graduation Requirements ………………………………………………………………………...
Homework Policy ………………………………………………………………………………………
Interim/Progress Reports ………………………………………………………………………….
Locker ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Lost and Found ………………………………………………………………………………………….
Lunch …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Medication ………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Programs …………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Report Cards ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
Scholarships ………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Student Disciplinary Handbook
About this Handbook
Narmer American College Discipline Code …………………………........................................
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The Code ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Administrators' Rights and Responsibilities …………………..................................
Student's Rights and Responsibilities …………………………………………………………….
Teachers' Rights and Responsibilities …………………………………………………………….
Parent's Rights and Responsibilities ……………………………………………………………….
Definition of Disciplinary Actions
Formal Conference ………………………………………………………………………………………..
Detention ……………………………..………………………………………………………………………
Parent Involvement ………………………………………………………………………………………
In School Suspension ……………………………………………………………………………………
Suspension …………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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Process ……………………………………………………………………….
Hearing ………………………………………………………………………
Managing Director Review of Expulsion ……………………..
Expulsion Order …………………………………………………………..
Length of Expulsion ……………………………………………………..
Withdrawal Process ……………………………………………………..
Additional Misconduct …………………………………………………
Restrictions during Expulsion ……………………………………….
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Switchblade ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Miscellaneous Disciplinary Behaviors and Procedures
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Interrogations and Searches ………………………………………..………………………………..
Technology Access …………………………………………………………………………………………
Tobacco Use ……….………………………………………….………………………………………………
Possession of Prohibited Items .…………………..…………………………………………..……
Consequences: Descriptions of Disciplinary Settings
In-School Suspension ……………………………………………………………..………………………
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Type of Offenses and Penalties
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Other NAC Regulations
Academic Integrity
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Computer Misuse ………………………………………………………………………………………….
Accusation of Academic Dishonesty ……………….……………………………………………
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STATEMENT OF CONSENT FORM
Narmer American College shall provide annually for signed statement by each student's
parent that the parent understands and consents to the responsibilities outlined in the
Narmer American College Student/Parent Handbook.
Parents should sign the form and return it to the school. Lower school students should
return the signed form to their classroom teacher. Upper school students should return
the signed form to their English teachers. Directions about the contents of the form
should be directed to Dr. Youssef Salah El-Din, Head of School.
I understand and consent to the responsibilities outlined in the Narmer American College
Parent/Student Disciplinary Handbook. I also understand and agree that my child shall be
held accountable for his/ her behavior and consequences outlined in the Disciplinary
Handbook at school and at school sponsored and school related activities, including
school sponsored travel and for any school misconduct, regardless of time or location;
Further, I understand that student who violates the Narmer American College Discipline
Code shall be subject to disciplinary action.
"My signature below also indicates that I have been informed concerning the Parent and
Students Rights and Responsibilities outlined in the Narmer American College
Disciplinary Handbook.
Name of Parent of Guardian _____________________________________________________
Name of Student (Please Print) _____________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature ________________________________________________________
Student Signature _______________________________________________________________
Grade ________________________________________________________________________
Date ___________________________________________________________________
Failure to complete this form does not mean that student or parents are exempt from
presumed awareness of the items contained herein.
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ADMINISTRATION
 Mrs. Gihan El Rashidy, Managing Director
 Dr. Youssef Salah El Din, Head of School
 Mr. Mamdouh Zayed, Director of Finance, Administration, & Legal Affairs
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Ms. Hanan kandil, Associate Principal (In charge of Discipline & Parent G1-G5
Affairs)
 Ms. Nihad Waffa, Associate Principal (Early Childhood)
 Mr. Stephen Schuler, Assistant Principal for Students Services
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Dr. Virginia L. Johnson, School Counselor
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Ms. Azza Badr El Din, Registrar/ College Counselor
WELCOME
The staff and administration would like to welcome those of you who are attending
Narmer American College for the first time or returning as Upper School students.
This handbook is provided to our students and parents with pertinent information
about school policy and activities for the 2012-2013 school year.
The handbook is being placed on our website for your convenience. We encourage
parents and students to call or visit our school and speak with a staff member for any
additional information we can help you with.
MISSION STATEMENT
Narmer American College will strive to be the best private school of choice in
Cairo and Egypt.
VALUES
 We are committed to treating every parent, student and colleague with respect
at all times.
 We will always give our students and their parents our best efforts.
 We will always look for ways to make it easier to do business with us.
 We will never forget to say thank you.
 We will always invest in making our school better.
 We will always encourage our parents to be partners in the education of their
children.
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ACCREDITATION
Narmer American College is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on
Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), USA, Middle States Association of
Colleges and Schools accreditation, USA, Mediterranean Association of International
Schools MAIS and Near East South Asia Council of Overseas Schools NESA. Narmer
American College is licensed by the Egyptian Ministry of Education and the British
Council of Schools, Cambridge, England.
School Colors
Navy Blue and White
School Day
From 8:00AM to 3:15PM
Class Schedule
The NAC school year begins on September 9th and consists of 177 days divided into four
quarters.
The day is divided into 9 periods, including a break for Lunch, each period is 45 minutes.
GPA Class Rank
In computing the grade point average, the following weighting scale is used:
Grading System for Grades 9 – 12
Percentage
GPA
Regular
A+
98 – 100
4.3
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93 – 97
4.0
A90 – 92
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88 – 89
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83 – 87
3.0
B80 – 82
2.7
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78 – 79
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73 – 77
2.0
C70 – 72
1.7
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68 – 69
1.3
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63 – 67
1.0
D60 – 62
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Below 60
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GPA's are based solely on work done while at NAC.
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GPA
AP Courses
5.3
5.0
4.7
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NARMER AMERICAN COLLEGE STAFF
Bus Office
Mr. Mohamed Omar (extension 196 )
College Counselor
Ms. Azza Badr El Din (extension 219)
School Counselor
Dr. Virginia Johnson (extension 257)
Department Coordinators:
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Mr. Alaa Attia, Math. Dept. Coordinator, Math Upper School
Mr. Amr Ali, PE Dept. Coordinator, PE Teacher
Mrs. Hala Ahmed, English Upper School & Social Studies Coordinator
Mrs. Hala Alfred, Lower School G 5, Elementary Math. And Activity Coordinator
Ms. Maha Hilmy, Lower School G 5, Elementary English and Academic Development
Coordinator
Mr. Peter Pachak-Robie, Music Upper School, Music Coordinator
Ms. Rokaya El Shenawy, Visual Arts Dept. Coordinator
Dr. Shaimaa Agami, World Language Dept. Coordinator (French)
Mr. Timothy W. Jack, Social Studies Upper School, Social Studies Coordinator
Arabic Department
1. Mr. Adel Mohamed, Arabic/Religion
2. Mr. Ahmed Soliman, Arabic/ Religion
3. Ms. Rasha, ASL
4. Ms. Asmaa Abu Bakr Saad, Arabic Social Studies
5. Ms. Dina Amer, Arabic/Religion
6. Ms. Doaa Abdel Kader, ASL
7. Ms. Elham Mohie, Arabic/Religion
8. Ms. Gihan Wadie, Christian Religion Grade 1-12
9. Ms. Heba Adel, Arabic/Religion Lower School
10. Mr. Mahmoud Mohy El Din, Arabic Social Studies
11. Mr. Mohamed Ali A. Sadek Khalil, Arabic Teacher
12. Ms. Ola Wasfy, Lower School Arabic
13. Ms. Salwa Mohamed, Arabic/Religion Lower School
Art Department
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Ms. Maha Ezzat, Art Lower School/ Upper School
Ms. Mennat Allah Hany, Art
Ms. Neveen Morris, Art Lower School
Ms. Rokaya El Shenawy, Visual Arts Dept. Coordinator
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Elementary Department
1. Ms. Ann Irene Elansary
2. Ms. Ashli Dokhan
3. Ms. Billie Allio
4. Ms. Dalia Kadry Mohamed
5. Ms. Elaine Edwardson
6. Ms. Engy Michel Maurice Ghazal
7. Ms. Heather Burder
8. Ms. Frances Ann
9. Ms. Marguerite Dimitri,
10. Mrs. Hala Alfred, Elementary Math. And Activity Coordinator
11. Ms. Maha Hilmy, English and Academic Development Coordinator
12. Ms. Melissa Lynch
13. Ms. Mona Fouad
14. Ms. Nairy Nadjarian
15. Mrs. Noha Said
16. Ms. Ranya Ewais
17. Ms. Reem Khadr
18. Ms. Salma El Maghraby
19. Ms. Siobhan McCollum
20. Ms. Tayseir Mahmoud
21. Ms. Wegdan Ahmed Helmi
22. Ms. Wendy Nuttelman
23. Mr. Mohamed
Assistant Teacher:
24. Ms. Aya Abdelgelil, Assistant Teacher
25. Ms. Dina Mohamed El Sayed, Assistant Teacher
26. Ms. Engi Ahmed, Assistant Teacher
27. Ms. Hala Shady, Assistant Teacher
28. Ms. Halla Al Taher, Assistant Teacher
29. Ms. Maha Rashid, Assistant Teacher
30. Ms. Nahla Nader, Assistant Teacher
31. Ms. Rasha Issam, Assistant Teacher
32. Ms. Yasmine Gomaa, Assistant Teacher
English Department
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Ms. Ashley Troxell, English Upper School
Ms. Cecile Awad, English Upper School
Ms. Didem Buyukiskender, English Upper School
Mrs. Hala Ahmed, English Upper School & Social Studies Coordinator
Ms. Jeana Elgendy, Social Studies and English Upper School
Ms. Marwa Sabry, English Upper School
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Mr. Paul Cuadrado, English Upper School
Ms. Priscilla Baraka, English Upper School
Ms. Samah Khamis, English Upper School, Curricular Assistance
Foreign Language Department
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Mr. Ahmed Amin, German Consultant
Mrs. Ghada Sohail, Spanish Teacher
Ms. Mai Hassan M. Habib, Spanish Teacher
Ms. Manar Fouad Barakat, German Upper School
Ms. Marianne Sarwat Edward, French Upper School
Ms. Myriam Fayek Fahmy, French Upper School
Dr. Shaimaa Agami, World Language Dept. Coordinator (French)
Ms. Yasmine Hani Rashad Shalabi, German Lower School
IT Department
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Ms. Hend Shafik, Upper & Lower School Computer
Mr. Mohamed Salah Emam, Upper & Lower School Computer
Ms. Randa A. Halim A. Rahman, Graphic Design, Lower School Computer
Math Department
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Ms. Abeer Ali, Math Upper School
Mr. Alaa Attia, Math. Dept. Coordinator, Math Upper School
Mr. Ayman Makram, Math Upper School
Ms. Dina El-Kouedy, Math Upper School
Ms. Iman Moktar, Math Upper School, Business
Mr. Kefah Abdel Rehim, Math Upper School
Mr. Stephen Schuler, Math Upper School
Music Department
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Mr. Peter Pachak-Robie, Music Upper School, Music Coordinator
Ms. Svetlana Zhukora, Lower School Music
PE Department
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Mr. Amr Ali, PE Dept. Coordinator, PE Teacher
Mr. Ahmed A. El Meguid, PE Teacher
Ms. Noha Maher Marwan, Dancing Teacher
Mr. Ossama Mohamed, PE
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Science Department
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Mr. Abd El Aziz Hussein, Physics Upper School
Mr. Ayman Makram Gaied, Math and AP Physics Upper School
Ms. Engie El Gendy, Science Upper School
Mrs. Nancy Nabil Science Upper School
Ms. Yomna Magdy Rezk, Science Upper School
Social Studies
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Ms. Jeana Elgendy, Social Studies Upper School
Ms. Moira Henderson, Social Studies Upper School
Mr. Timothy W. Jack, Social Studies Upper School, Social Studies Coordinator
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SCHOOL INFORMATION AND DESIGNATIONS
SCHOOL INFORMATION AND DESIGNATIONS
Adding, Dropping or Changing Courses
No teacher is authorized to drop or add a student from their roll unless they have
written permission from the Head of School. If a student has been misplaced notify the
Registrar/College Counselor immediately for the necessary adjustments. STUDENTS
WILL HAVE TWO WEEKS TO ADD/DROP COURSES. NO STUDENTS WILL BE ALLOWED
TO MAKE A CHANGE AFTER THIS TIME.
Attendance
Please refer to the attendance procedures following the school information section. The
Narmer American College Attendance Policy:
Students who are absent from school – maximum 15 days during the school year (there are no excused or unexcused absences) are not allowed to participate in any
school related activity after school. If the absence is on Thursday, students are not
allowed to attend or participate in any school related activity during the weekend.
If a student is absent he/she must bring excuse to the attendance office within three
days in order to have the absence excused. Failure to bring in a note effects the exam
exemption policy.
STUDENTS ARRIVING AFTER 8.00AM WILL BE SENT HOME.
Books
Most teachers issue student text books. Students have the responsibility for the
textbooks. If textbooks are lost or damaged, they must be paid for the full price. If
students do not return books, the outstanding obligation must be paid prior to receiving
their Report Cards or graduating.
All textbooks will be online. Students will be notified as to how they can access the
books.
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Buses
Bus route questions can be answered by Mr. Mohamed Omar in the Main Office
(extension 196)
Cafeteria
Each day, Marriott Bakery provides breakfast, lunch and afternoon food for students
and staff. The meals are prepared on campus. Food is not to be removed from the
cafeteria and no food or drink is permitted in the classroom or auditorium.
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College Counseling/ Registrar
Students may go to the Counseling/Registrar's office before or after school or during
their break. The Registrar will remind them that they will not be given a late pass to
class. Students who come to the Registrar's office without a pass will be sent back to
class.
If the Registrar cannot see a student at that time, he/she will be given an appointment
and sent back to class.
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Conferences
If you have concerns about your child, please call Ms. Sohair Elementary and Upper
School (3-12) at 310, Ms. Mahy Lower Elementary (N-2) at 246, to schedule a parent
teacher conference. Conferences are scheduled based on teacher’s planning period.
Academic and/or Discipline concerns are best dealt with at the beginning of each
Semester or when they first appear.
Cumulative Records
A record of each student’s school activities is kept from Kindergarten through Grade 12.
These records contain attendance, subject grades, and test scores and are kept in the
cumulative record. The student's record may be renewed by school personnel, parent
and the student. Other than the above, no other person/s is allowed to view student
records.
Curriculum
Narmer American College offers the Virginia Standards of Learning, the Advanced
Placement, and the IGCSE (Key Stages 1 and 2) curriculums. Curriculum guides can be
obtained from the Registrar or by visiting the NAC Website at www.nacegypt.com
Dress Code
All students are expected to follow the Narmer American College Uniform Policy. A
uniform consists of white shirt or white polo shirt , navy blue pants.
Uniforms can be purchased in the school uniform store. Students out of uniform will be
required to have the appropriate clothing brought to school; purchase the uniform piece
that is missing, or be sent home for the day.
All pants must be worn outside the shoes/boots. No pants are to be tucked in the boots.
Leggings are not part of the school uniform and are not permitted.
During cold weather students may wear a blue, white or gray sweater without logos.
Drivers
Students driving to school must have a valid driving license, insurance and permission
form signed by parents.
Students illegally operating an automobile will be suspended from school. Egyptian
law requires a driver to be at least 18 years of age before a license will be issued.
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Electronic Devices
All electronic devices are prohibited, CD/tape players, radios, MP3, IPod and electronic
games are prohibited while at school and on the bus.
Cell phone, Blackberry, IPhone are not allowed during the school day. Please call the
Front Office to leave a message in case of emergency.
Refusal to give a staff member the electronic device when requested results in a 3 day
out of school suspension.
Exam Schedule
Narmer American College requires students to take Semester final exams in all courses.
NAC exam schedule will be announced and posted on NAC website. Students taking AP
Courses will receive the test dates calendar.
Field Trips
Field trips are a part of the Narmer American College curriculum. A Field Trips Calendar
is in place for all grade levels. While on a field trip, students must abide by the rules
established by the teacher and the Narmer American College Discipline Code. Because
of a behavior and/or academic problems students will not be permitted to go on a field
trip. This includes senior trip.
Permission slips must be signed by parents before the student is allowed to attend.
Financial Obligations
Students having any financial obligations to Narmer American College must take care of
them immediately. If at the end of the first two week of school, the first installment fee
is not paid, the student will not be permitted to continue at NAC. Narmer American
College will not release any documents until all financial obligations are resolved.
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Graduation
All seniors are required to participate in the graduation ceremonies and practices that
precede the event. Anyone missing designated graduation practices must have a
legitimate reason and a note written by the student’s parents.
Graduation requirements
At the conclusion of each year, credits are awarded for each course completed with a
passing grade and according to the following guidelines: full-time/full-year course = one
credit; full-time/semester course = .50 credit; full-time/quarter course = .25 credit; parttime/full-year or semester course = between .25 and .50 credits.
A minimum of 24 credits is required for graduation for the Class of 2013, 25 credits for
the Class of 2014, and 26 credits for the Class of 2015. Students must also complete 20
hours of community service.
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Subject
Class of 2013
Class of 2014
Class of 2015
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Min. 25
Min. 26
English
Mathematics
Social Studies
Science
Science Lab
World Languages
2 (same
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Arabic/ASL
PE/Health
Art
Technology
Electives (additional courses
beyond those required)
TOTAL Credits Required
Min. 24
Homework Policy
Homework is required of all students and is valued at 10% of a student’s grade.
Homework is due on the assigned day and will be accepted for full credit only then. Late
homework and other assignments will not be accepted for credit.
Interim / Progress Reports
Date
18th
Thursday, October
Thursday, January 10th
Wednesday, March 6th
Thursday, May 30th
Event
Progress Reports to all students
2nd Quarter Progress Reports (weak students only)
3rd Quarter Progress Reports (weak students only)
4th Quarter Progress Reports (weak students only)
Locker
Lockers are issued to students free of charge. Students receive their assigned locker
during the first week of school.
A locker roster is kept so that students can be located upon a locker inspection or
problem. Lockers are the property of Narmer American College and the school reserves
the right to search the lockers at anytime. It is recommended that students not share
their locker with anyone. Writing on lockers is prohibited and students are responsible
for all damage of the lockers.
Lost and Found
If a student looses an item, the student can come by the Front desk during his/her lunch
or after school to inquire about the lost item. Any student finding a lost item should turn
it in to a teacher or the front desk in the main building.
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Lunch
Lunch is served three (3) times during the school day.
1st Lunch (Elementary)
10:25 – 11:10
nd
2 Lunch ( Middle School)
11:14 – 11:59
rd
3 Lunch (High School)
12:03 – 12:48
Students are not permitted to have food delivered to campus.
Medication
The parent/guardian will bring, along with a doctor’s note the medication. The school
doctor, following the attending physician’s directions, may administer the medication.
The school will not dispense any medication to students.
Programs
The following are programs that Narmer American College places special emphasizes
on: Advanced Placement Program for select students in Grade 11 and 12; Pre AP
Program, Grades 6-10; IGCSE (Foundation Stages 1 and 2); Student Development
Program, NAC Sports Program.
Report Cards
1st Quarter
2nd Quarter
3rd Quarter
4th Quarter
November 18th, 2012
February 10, 2013
April 7th, 2013
July 3rd , 2013
Scholarships
There are many scholarships (large and small) for which students may apply. It is
important that seniors check with the Registrar/College Counselor on a regular basis.
Valedictorian and Salutatorian, these are very special honors will be given to the senior
students with the two (2) highest GPAs at the end of the senior year. The final
designation will not be determined until grades have been completed and final
calculation have been completed.
Visitors to the School
All visitors must report to the front desk and sign-in.
Approved visitors will receive a visitor tag which must be displayed all times.
No visitors will be allowed in classrooms during class sessions.
Siblings and friends are not allowed to visit school during lunch or any other part of the
day.
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UNIFORM CODE CONSEQUENCES
First Offense
Students who violate the uniform dress code are expected to correct the infraction
immediately and also be assigned a Lunch Detention. Students that correct infractions
are not exempt from consequences but are allowed to remain in class for instruction.
No student will be allowed to attend classes if they are noncompliant with the NAC
uniform dress code.
Second Offense
Students who violate the uniform dress code a second time are expected to correct the
infraction immediately. They will also be assigned one day in school suspension (ISS).
Third Offense and Beyond
Each time a student is not in compliance with the NAC Uniform Dress Code after the
second offense, the student will be suspended from school and not be permitted to
return without his/her parents.
In addition to the Uniform Dress Code, all students are expected to maintain a neat and
well groomed appearance. Hair should be combed/brushed and appropriately styled.
Young men must be clean shaven at all times.
Female students are not permitted to wear makeup, lipstick or nail polish. Young ladies
will be sent to the School Clinic to remove any of the above.
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Student Disciplinary
Handbook
2012 – 2013
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ABOUT THIS HANDBOOK
Welcome to the 2012-2013 school year at Narmer American College. Teachers and staff
want this to be a year filled with fun and interesting experiences for our students. We
look forward to working with you to make this a great learning year.
The student handbook is designed to provide you with all your need to know to have a
successful school year. Please be aware that the handbook is updated annually. Changes
in policy that affect the Student Handbook in provisions will be made available to
students and parent through the NAC website and other communications.
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The students of Narmer American College will be:
Self-directed learners who
 Accept and see new challenges
 Indentify purpose, define courses of action and follow through with a plan.
 Apply prior knowledge and process to construct new knowledge.
 Access and utilize information from a variety of sources.
Effective communicators who
 Express themselves clearly and concisely.
 Listen attentively, receive, interpret and respond to communication.
Complete thinkers who
 Demonstrate creative thought.
 Construct meaning, solve problems, make and evaluate decisions using a variety
of thinking strategies.
Innovative producers who
 Evaluate and adjust work to their best effort.
 Preserve to create products which achieve intended purposes.
Responsible citizens who
 Demonstrate respect and concern for self and others.
 Assume responsibility for own actions.
 Understand and participate in the democracy process.
 Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural and individual differences.
Collaborative contributors who
 Cooperate with others
 Work with others, acknowledge and contribute ideas, suggestions and efforts
 Demonstrate the qualities of positive leadership.
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NARMER AMERICAN COLLEGE DISCIPLINE CODE
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In order that students may benefit from NAC’s strong academic program and enjoy the
many extracurricular activities offered at NAC, the administration of Narmer American
College believes a strong effective discipline code must exist and be enforced.
It is to everyone's advantage that students respect the rights, feelings and property of
others and face the consequences of their actions when they do not. The purpose of this
written discipline code is to enable parents and students to discuss and understand the
expected behavior of Narmer American College.
Expected Student Behavior
Narmer American College students are expected to respect themselves, others and their
property. The rules and regulations expressed in this code are established to maintain a
school climate conducive to learning. Students who fail to comply with these rules and
regulations shall be subject to disciplinary action. All school personnel and parents have
a shared responsibility to enforce school rules and regulations and take the necessary
action to correct student behavior that is inappropriate or interferes with classroom
instruction and the school.
The Code
Rights
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Administrators' Rights and Responsibilities
Responsibilities
To hold students to strict
 To provide leadership that will
accountability for any disorderly
establish, encourage and promote
conduct in school or on their way
good behavior.
to and from school.
 To establish, publicize and enforce
To take appropriate action in
school rules that facilitate effective
dealing with students guilty of
habits of good citizenship among the
misconduct.
students.
To recommend suspension,
 To request assistance from student
exemption, exclusion, and/or
services in matters concerning
expulsion as the situation
student health, or attendance
demands.
problems.
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Student's Rights and Responsibilities
Rights
Responsibilities
 To remain in school and attending
 To attend class regularly and on time.
class under due process
 To obey all school rules and regulations.
conditions.
 To respect the rights of school personnel
 To be informed in class of school
and fellow students.
rules and regulations.
 To be prepared for class with
appropriate material and work.
Teachers' Rights and Responsibilities
Rights
Responsibilities
 To expect all students to behave in a
 To inform parents through progress
manner which will not interfere and
reports and report cards about the
disrupt the classroom learning
academic progress, school behavior,
environment.
and general behavior of their children.
 To have parental support related to
academic and social progress of
students.
 To expect students to put forth
maximum effort and participate in
class in order to receive passing
grades.
Parents' Rights and Responsibilities
Rights
Responsibilities
 To be informed of school policy and
 To contact or visit school periodically
school rules and regulations.
to participate in conferences with
teachers or Registrar on the academic
 To be informed of ALL facts and
and behavioral status of their children.
school action/s related to their
 To read all communications – emails,
children.
letters, announcements – from NAC.
 To inspect their child's records with
the assistance of the appropriate
 To regularly check parent website
NAC administrator for a proper
www.nacegypt.com.
explanation.
 To check their children's clothing
before leaving for school to ensure
that each of their children is in the
appropriate uniform.
 To maintain consistent and adequate
control of their children.
To be familiar with Narmer American
College Policy and school rules and
regulations.
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DEFENITION OF DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS
Informal Conference
A school official (teacher, administration or counselor) will talk to the student and try to
reach an agreement regarding the student’s behavior.
Formal Conference
A formal conference is held with the student, parent, and one or more school official.
During this conference, the student must agree to correct his/her behavior.
Detention
Students may be detained in school for disciplinary or other reasons for a maximum of
one hour at the end of school day or during their lunch break. Students being detained
after school will be given a twenty four hours notice in order for them to arrange for
their transportation.
Parent Involvement
Parents may be notified by telephone personal contact letters. A conference may be
held with the student, his/her parent/guardian, appropriate school personnel, and any
other individuals involved with the infraction.
In School Suspension
A student may be assigned to an in school suspension at the discretion of the Associate
Principal for those offenses for which suspension is permitted.
Suspension
The student is informed that he/she is subject to a suspension (five days or less). The
student/parents are also informed of the due process procedure. The student's
parents/guardian is notified by telephone that the student is subject to suspension.
NAC administrators will ensure that the parents/guardian receive clear instructions
regarding the due process procedure.
The suspension is then recorded in the student's discipline file.
Expulsion
The student is informed that he/she is subject to expulsion and informed of the due
process procedures. The student's parents/guardians are notified by telephone and
certified letter that the student is subject to expulsion. Notification to the
parents/guardians must include clear instructions.
Students that are expelled will not be home schooled. Additional, expelled students are
not permitted to be on the NAC Campus for any reason and are not permitted to attend
any NAC events.
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The following are expellable offenses under the Narmer American College Student Code
of Conduct:
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Possession of any illegal weapons: knives, guns of any kind
Aggravated assault or aggravated sexual assault
Arson
Aggravated robbery
Selling, giving, delivering or possessing, using or being under the influence of
drugs, a controlled substance, a dangerous dry, or alcohol; or committing a
serious act or offense while under the influence of alcohol
Retaliation against a school employee combined with of the above listed
offenses on or off school property or a school related activity.
Emergency
In an emergency, the Head of School or the Head of School designee may order the
immediate expulsion of a student for any reason for which expulsion may be made on a
non-emergency basis.
Process
If a student is believed to have committed an expellable offense, the Head of School
shall schedule a hearing within a reasonable time. The student’s parent shall be invited
in writing to attend the hearing.
Until a hearing can be held, the Head of School may place the student in:
 Another appropriate classroom
 In-school suspension
 Out-of school suspension
Hearing
A student facing expulsion shall be given a hearing with appropriate due process. The
hearing shall be conducted by the campus administrator and NAC teacher board. The
student is entitled to:
1. Representation by the student’s parent or another adult who can provide
guidance to the student and who is not an employee of NAC.
2. An opportunity to testify and to present evidence and witness in the student’s
defense and
3. An opportunity to question NAC witness/es
After providing notice to the student and parent of the hearing. NAC may hold the
hearing regardless of whether the student or the student’s parent attends.
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Managing Director Review of Expulsion
After the due process hearing, the expelled student may request that the Manager
Director review the expulsion decision. The student or parent must submit a written
request to the Head of School within seven days after receipt of the written decision.
The Head of School must provide the student or parent written notice of the date, time
and place of the meeting at which the Managing Director will review the decision. The
Managing Director and Legal Counsel shall review the record of the expulsion hearing in
a closed meeting unless the parent request in writing that matter be held in an open
meeting. The Managing Director may also hear a statement from the student or parent
and from the Head of School.
The Managing Director and Legal Counsel shall hear statements made by the parties at
the review and will base their decision on evidence reflected in the record and any
statements made by the parties at the review. The Managing Director and Legal Counsel
make and communicate its decision orally at the conclusion of the presentation.
Consequences shall not be deferred pending the outcome of the hearing.
Expulsion Order
After the due process hearing, if the student is expelled, the Managing Director or her
designee shall deliver to the student and the student’s parent a copy of the order
expelling the student.
Length of Expulsion
The length of an expulsion shall be correlated to the seriousness of the offense. The
student’s age and grade level, the frequency of misbehavior, the student’s attitude and
statutory requirements (Egyptian Ministry of Education).
The duration of a student’s expulsion shall be determined on a case-by-case basis. The
maximum period of expulsion is one calendar year unless, after review, the school
determines that:
1. The student is a threat to the safety of other students, employees, or
2. Extended expulsion is the best interest of the student.
Students who commit offenses that require expulsion at the end of one school year may
be expelled into the next school year to complete the term of expulsion.
Withdrawal Process
When a student had violated the NAC Student Code of Conduct in a way that requires or
permits expulsion from the school and the student withdraws from NAC before the
expulsion hearing takes place. The school may conduct the hearing after sending written
notice to the parent and the student. The results of hearing will become a permanent
part of the student’s record.
If the student than reenrolls in the school during the same or subsequent school year,
the school may enforce the expulsion order at this time.
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Additional Misconduct
If, during the expulsion, the student engages in additional conduct for which additional
expulsion is required or permitted, additional proceedings may be conducted, and the
appropriate administrator may issue an additional disciplinary order as a result of those
proceedings.
Restrictions during Expulsion
Expelled students are prohibited from being on school grounds or attending school
events or school related activities during the period of expulsion.
No NAC academic credit shall be earned for work missed during the period of expulsion.
Emergency Expulsion
When an emergency expulsion occurs, the student shall be given verbal notice of the
reason for the action. Within ten days after the date of the emergency expulsion, the
student shall be given appropriate due process required for a student facing expulsion.
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DEFENITION OF INFRACTIONS
Aggravated Robbery
Is defined when a person commits robbery and:
1. Causes serious bodily injury to another;
2. Uses or exhibits a deadly weapon; or
3. Causes bodily injury to another person or threatens or places another person in
fear of imminent bodily injury or death, if the other person is: 65 years of age or
older or; A disable person.
Arson is:
1 A crime that involves starting a fire or causing an explosion with intent to destroy
or damage:
a.
Any vegetation, fence or structure an open-space land or;
b.
Any building, habitation or vehicle:
1. Knowing that it is within the limits of an incorporated city or town;
2. Knowing that it is insured against damage or destruction;
3. Knowing that it is subject to a mortgage or other security interest;
4. Knowing that it is located on property belonging to another;
5. Knowing that it has located within property belonging to another; or
6. When the person starting the fire is reckless about whether the burning
or explosion will endanger the life of some individual or the safety of the
property of another;
2 A crime that involves recklessly starting a fire or causing an explosion while
manufacturing or attempting to manufacture a controlled substance and the fire
or explosion damages any building, habitation, or vehicle; or
3 A crime that involves intentionally starting a fire or causing an explosion and in
so doing:
a. Recklessly damages or destroy a building belonging to another, or
b. Recklessly causes another person to suffer bodily injury or death
Assault:
Is defined intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causing bodily injury to another.
Bullying:
Is written , oral, or physical conduct that a school administrator determines:
1 To have the effect of physically harming a student, damaging a student’s
property or placing a student in reasonable fear of harm to the student’s person
of damage to the student’s property; or
2 To be sufficiently severe, persistent or pervasive to create an intimidating,
threatening, or abusive educational environment for a student.
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Chemical Dispersing Devise
Is a devise designed, made or adapted for the purpose of causing an adverse
psychological or physiological effect on a human being.
Club
Is an instrument specially designed, made, or adapted for the purpose of inflicting
serious bodily injury of death. A blackjack, mace and tomahawk are in the same
category.
Criminal Street Gang
Is three or more persons having a common identifying sign or symbol or an identifiable
leadership who continuously or regularly associate in the commission of criminal
activities.
Cyber-bullying
Is the use of any electronic communication device to engage in bullying or intimidation.
This includes the use of: Facebook, Twitter, or any other “social media” used to
intimidate students of staff.
Discretionary
Means that something is left to or regulated by a school administrator.
Explosive weapon
Is any explosive or incendiary bomb, grenade, rocket or mine and its delivery
mechanism that is designed, made, or adapted for the purpose of inflicting serious
bodily injury, death or substantial property damage or for the principal purpose of
causing such a loud report as to cause undue public alarm or terror.
Harassment
Is conduct that threatens to cause harm or bodily injury to another student, is sexually
intimidating, causes physical damage to the property of another student, subjects
another student to physical confinement or restraint, or maliciously and substantially
harms another student’s physical or emotional health or safety.
Mandatory
Means that something is obligatory or required because of an authority.
Paraphernalia
Are devices that can be used for inhaling, ingesting, injection or otherwise introducing a
controlled substance into a human body.
Persistent Misbehavior
Is two or more violations of the Code in general or repeated occurrences of the same
violation. Also defined as incorrigibility, it is a student’s consistent inability to follow The
Student Code of Conduct.
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Possession
Means to have an item on one’s person or in one’s personal property, including but not
limited to clothing, purse or backpack; a private vehicle used for transportation to or
from school or telecommunications or electronic devices; or any other school property
used by the student, including but not limited to a locker or desk.
Self-Defense
Is the use of force against another to the degree a person reasonably believes the force
is immediately necessary to protect himself or herself.
Serious Offenses
Include but are not limited to:
 Vandalism
 Robbery or theft
 Extortion, coercion or blackmail
 Actions or demonstrations that substantially disrupt or materially interfere with
school activities
 Insubordination
 Profanity, vulgar language or absence gestures
 Fighting, committing physical abuse or threatening physical abuse
 Possession or distribution of pornographic materials
 Leaving school grounds without permission
 Sexual harassment of a student or school employee
 Possession of or conspiracy to possess any explosive or explosive device
 Falsification of records, passes, or other school-related documents
 Refusal to accept discipline assigned by the teacher or principal
Switchblade
Is any knife with a blade that folds, closes, or retracts into the handle or sheath and that
opens automatically by pressing a button or by the force of gravity or centrifugal force.
The term does not include a knife that has a spring, detent or other mechanism
designed to create a bias toward closure and that requires exertion applied to the blade
by hand, wrist, or arm to overcome the bias toward closure and open the knife.
Under the Influence
Means lacking the normal use of mental or physical faculties. Impairment of a person’s
physical or mental faculties may be evidenced by a pattern of abnormal or erratic
behavior or the presence of physical symptoms of drug or alcohol use. A student “under
the influence” need not be legally intoxicated to trigger discipline action.
Use
Means voluntarily introducing into one’s body, by any means, a prohibited substance.
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MISCELLANEOUS DISCIPLINARY BEHAVIORS AND PROCEDURES
Assaults
Students are prohibited from assaulting anyone on school property or any schoolrelated event. An assault is defined as:
1. Intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causing bodily injury to another person.
2. Intentionally or knowingly or threatening another with imminent bodily injury.
3. Intentionally or knowingly causing physical contact with another when the
student knows or should reasonably believe that the other will regard the
contact as offensive or provocative.
Students violating this policy may be issued a citation for disorderly conduct, suspended
from school for three (3) days, and placed in ISS for five (5) days upon their return to
school.
Bullying
Bullying is prohibited in any form on school property, in a vehicle or at school sponsored
event. Students who have bullied others are in violation of school policy and may be
subjected to disciplinary action, up to and including suspension and expulsion.
Bullying is when a student or group of students engages in any gesture or written verbal
or physical or computerized or other electronically transmitted act, or threat that: 1)
Will have the effect of physically harming a student, damaging a student’s property or
reputation or placing a student in reasonable fear of harm; 2) Is sufficiently severe,
persistent or pervasive that the action or threat creates an intimidating, threatening or
abusive educational environment for a student.
Disruption of Classes
For the purpose of this rule, “School property” includes the school campus, school
grounds upon which NAC is located and any grounds or buildings used by NAC for
activities. No person shall be permitted, on school property to willfully disrupt, along or
in concert with others, the conduct of classes or other school activities. Conduct that
disrupts the educational activities of the school includes:
1. Emissions by any means of noise of an intensity that prevents or hinders
classrooms instruction.
2. Enticement or attempted enticement of students away from classes or other
school activities that students are required to attend.
3. Prevention or attempted prevention of students from attending classes or other
school activities that students are required to attend.
4. Entrance into a classroom without consent of either the Associate Principal or
teacher and either through acts of misconduct and/or of loud or profane
language causing disruption of class activities.
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Disruption of Lawful Assembly
No student or group of students acting in concert may willfully engage in disruptive
activity or disrupt an assembly on campus. Disruptive activity means:
1. Obstructing or restraining to passage of persons in an exit, entrance or hallway
of any building without the authorization of the administration of the school.
2. Seizing control of any building or portion of a building for the purpose of
interfering with an administrative, educational, research or other authorized
activity.
3. Preventing or attempting to prevent by force or violence or the threat of
violence any lawful assembly authorized by the school administration so that a
person attempting to participate in the assembly is unable to participate due to
the use of force or violence or due to a reasonable fear that for or violence is
likely to occur.
4. Disrupting by force or violence or the threat of force or violence a lawful
assembly in progress.
5. Obstructing or restraining the passage of any person at an exit or entrance to
campus or property or preventing or attempting to prevent by force of violence
or by threats thereof the entrance or exit of any person to or from property or
campus without the authorization of the administration of the school. A lawful
assembly is disrupted when any person in attendance is rendered incapable of
participating in the assembly due to the use of force or violence or due to a
reasonable fear that force or violence is likely to occur. Inappropriate conduct of
students, either in or out of class, that for any reason, whether because of time,
place or the rights of other students or employees at school or school-related
activities is prohibited. Student demonstrations and similar activities shall be
prohibited when there is evidence that may reasonably lead school authorities to
forecast substantial disruption of, or material interference with, normal school
operations or approved school activities.
Harassment
Narmer American College will not tolerate harassment of any form.
Students must not engage in unwanted and unwelcome verbal or physical conduct of a
sexual nature directed toward another student or employee. This probition applies
whether the conduct is by word, gesture or any other sexual conduct, including requests
for sexual favors.
Harassment is defined as any repeated, unwelcome and offensive slurs, jokes or other
oral, written, graphic or physical conduct relating to an individual’s race, color, religion,
national origin or disability that creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive educational
environment.
Students are expected to treat other students and NAC employees with courtesy and
respect; to avoid any behaviors known to be offensive; and to stop these behaviors
when asked or told to stop.
Students who believe they have been harassed by a fellow student or employee should
immediately report the incident to the Head of School/ Associate Principal.
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Interrogations and Searches
School officials may search a student or student’s property with reasonable or probable
cause that the student possesses contraband, or that the student’s property contains
contraband, or with the student’s free and voluntary consent.
 Areas such as lockers, which are owned and jointly controlled by NAC, may be
searched if reasonable cause exists to believe that contraband is inside the
locker. Students shall not place, keep or maintain any article or material in
school lockers that is forbidden by school policy or that would lead school
officials to reasonably believe that it would cause a substantial disruption on
school property or a school-sponsored function. Students are responsible for
anything found in their lockers.
 Searches of student’s outer clothing and pockets may be conducted if reasonable
cause exists. Highly intrusive invasions of a student’s privacy, such as searches of
the student’s person, shall be conducted only if probable cause exists to believe
that the student possesses contraband.
 Administrators have the right to question students regarding their conduct or
the conduct of others. In the context of school discipline, students have no claim
to the right not to incriminate themselves.
 The student’s parent or guardian shall be notified if any prohibited articles or
materials are found in a student’s locker or on the student’s person, as a result
of a search conducted in accordance with the policy.
 Lockers found to be seriously damaged either mechanically (door, lock) or with
graffiti are the responsibility of the students and his/her parents. They would be
required to pay for all repairs made and will receive no records from the school
until this obligation is met.
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Technology Access
While NAC uses filtering technology and protection measures to restrict access to
inappropriate material, it is not possible to absolutely prevent such access. It will be
each student’s responsibility to follow the rules for appropriate and responsible use.
Access to NAC network is a privilege and administrators and faculty may review files and
messages to maintain system integrity and ensure that users are acting responsibly.
All NAC students must adhere to following standards of responsibility:
 NAC may review files and communications to maintain system integrity and
insure that users are using the system responsibly. Users should not expect that
files stored on school servers will always be private.
 Students are not responsible at all times for their use of the NAC electronic
communication system and must assume personal responsibility to behave
ethically and responsibly, even when technology provides them the freedom to
do otherwise.
 Students must log on and use the NAC filtered wireless network during the
school day on personal electronic devices.
 Students must not access, modify, download or install computer programs, files
or information belonging to others.
 Students must not waste or abuse school resources through unauthorized
system use (e.g. playing online games, downloading music, watching videos
broadcasts, participating in chat rooms, etc..)
 Students must not alter computers, networks, printers or other equipment
except as directed by a staff member.
 Technology, including electronic communication, should be used for appropriate
educational purposes only and should be consistent with the educational
objectives of Narmer American College.
 If a student finds an inappropriate site or image, he or she must immediately
minimize the program and contact the instructor.
 Students must not create/publish/submit or display any abusive, obscene,
sexually oriented, threatening, harassing, damaging to another’s reputation or
illegal and should report any instances encountered.
 Students shall adhere to all laws and statutes related to issues of copyright or
plagiarism.
 Violation of any of these standards may result in suspension of computer use,
Internet privileges and/or other disciplinary action.
NAC makes no guarantee that the functions or the services provided by or through the
school’s system will be error-free or without defect. NAC will not be responsible for any
damage the user may suffer, including but not limited to, loss of data or interruptions of
service. The School is not responsible for the accuracy or quality of the information
obtained through or stored on the system. NAC will not be responsible for financial
obligations arising from unauthorized use of the system.
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Tobacco Use
Students shall not posses or use tobacco products, including but not limited to
cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff or chewing tobacco, while under the school’s jurisdiction.
Students in violation of this policy will automatically assigned three (3) days ISS.
Possession of Prohibited Items
Possessing or using:
 A razor box cutter, chain or any other object used in a way that threatens or
inflicts bodily injury to another person;
 A “look-alike” weapon, an air gun or BB gun.
 Use, possession, or being Under the Influence of Illegal, Prescription, and OverThe-Counter Drugs
 Possessing or selling seeds or pieces of drugs.
 Abusing the student’s own prescription drug, giving a prescription drug to
another student or possessing or being under the influence of another person’s
prescription drug on school property or at a school-related event.
 Having or taking prescription drugs or over-the counter drugs at school other
than as provided by school policy.
 Sells, gives or delivers to another person, or possesses, uses or is under the
influence of drugs, a controlled substance, dangerous drug or over-the-counter
medication in an amount not constituting a felony offense.
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CONSEQUENCES: DESCRIPTIONS OF DISCIPLINARY SETTINGS
Disciplinary settings may include, but not limited to:
1.
Detention - Scheduled after school or during lunch.
2.
In-School Suspension – ranging from one class period to ten days in a supervised
setting completely isolated from other students. School work missed for each
teacher along with a folder of exercises designed to improve social skills will be
completed as well. If the student work is not satisfactory, students will be required
to do the packet over. Students who chose to misbehave in ISS will have their
assignments extended or referred to the Associate Principal for further disciplinary
action. Students may not attend or participate in any after school or
extracurricular activities during this time.
3.
Out of School Suspension – up to three (3) consecutive days at home in an
unsupervised educational setting. School work must be accepted. Students must
turn in their assignments upon their return to school or the late work policy will be
enforced.
TYPES OF OFFENSES AND PENALTIES
Type I Offenses:
Include but not limited to
(Consequences include but are not limited to: Verbal waning, Detention, In School
Suspension ISS)
a) Two or more tardies in the same class in any 6 weeks period.
b) Unexcused absences up to ½ of the school day.
c) Distributing classes in progress by running and making noises in the hallway.
d) Leaving classroom without permission.
e) Exhibiting any unacceptable physical contact, including public displays of
affection.
f) Using profanity.
g) Displaying any behavior which is disruptive to the orderly process of classroom
instruction, such as:
 Excessive/unnecessary talking
 Laziness/not working
 Failure to have required supplies/assignments
 Name-calling
 Decorative make-up (stickers, glitter, etc..)
h) Violating posted classroom rules of conduct. (Example: No Gum)
i) Failure to attend a tutorial session.
j) Cheating on an exam and/or copying the work of another student. (A grade of
zero may also be given).
k) Being improperly dressed.
l)
Bringing banned items to school – radios, CD players, Game Boys, water guns, matches,
lighters, fireworks, chains, lasers, knives or other items not needed for class.
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Type II Offenses:
Include but are not limited to
(Consequences include but are not limited to: Extended detention or ISS, out of School
Suspension OSS)
a) Failure to attend detention.
b) Unexcused absence of a full day or more.
c) Disrespectful or discourteous remarks to faculty or staff.
d) Vandalism of any type (restitution also required).
e) Physically aggressive behavior.
f) Second commission of Type I offense.
Type III Offenses:
Include but are not limited to
(Consequences include but are not limited to: ISS, OSS)
a) Failure to attend assigned detention second time.
b) Repeated and flagrant disregard for school rules.
c) Any type of verbal threat toward any faculty or staff member.
d) Unexcused absences totaling more than three days.
e) Continued commission of any Type I or Type II offense.
f) Smoking or tobacco possession.
Type IV Offenses:
Include but are not limited to
(Consequences include but are not limited to: Extended ISS, OSS)
a) Failure to observe rules in assigned in-school suspension class.
b) Simple assault of another student.
c) Document persistent incorrigible behavior (failure to improve behavior).
d) Theft or vandalism resulting in serious financial loss to school.
e) Fighting.
f) Continued commission of any Type I, II or III offense.
Type V Offenses (Expulsion)
See Expulsion Section.
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OTHER NAC REGULATIONS
The following regulations deal with general rules for which major disciplinary action is
usually not necessary. Violations of these regulations usually involve one of the
following disciplinary actions: Informal conference or detention.
Continued violations will be considered as a campus disruption or defiance of authority
and will be handled accordingly.
Campus Guests
Student guests are not allowed on campus during the school day. Please do not bring
friends or relatives to school. They will not be allowed to attend classes or remain on
campus.
Dangerous behavior on campus
Throwing objects or other behavior that could create injury or interfere with the
educational process is not allowed. Individuals who behave or create a situation that
could be dangerous to others will receive the appropriate consequences that may
include a long term suspension (5 – 8 days).
Lighters, Matches and Other Combustible Items
Students may not possess combustible items on campus. Possession of any of these
items will result in disciplinary action. The item(s) will be confiscated and will not be
returned.
Non-Prescriptive Medications
Students may not possess any medication, non prescriptive or otherwise on campus. All
medications must be administered through the health office. Possession of any nonprescriptive medication will result in disciplinary action.
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ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Narmer American College is committed to the principles of academic integrity. Students
are responsible for upholding the highest standards of honesty at all times. Activities
that have the effect or intention of interfering with education, pursuit of knowledge, or
fair evaluation of a student's performance is prohibited.
Examples of prohibited activities include but are not limited to the following:
1. Cheating:
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Acquiring answers for any assigned work or examination from an
UNAUTHORIZED source.
Working or collaborating when not paired or the teacher has not specifically
assigned group work.
Looking at another person's paper during an examination.
Using a "cheat sheet" including technological devices.
Providing the contents of an examination or quiz to another person who will be
taking the examination or quiz.
Students will receive a zero (0) with no option for makeup.
2. Plagiarism:
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Failing to acknowledge and cite all sources utilized in a paper or a project.
Using the idea, data, or language of another without acknowledgment.
Turning in work which has been purchased in whole or in part from individuals or
other sources.
3. Fabrication:
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Falsifying data obtained from research or laboratory experiment.
Writing or orally presenting an experiment without having done the experiment.
Altering graded work after has been returned.
4. Computer Misuse:
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Using another person's password.
Copying or modifying another person's data or information and submitting it is
an original work.
5. Accusation of Academic Dishonesty
Will be thoroughly investigated and students will be given opportunity to explain
their actions. Students who are guilty of violations are subject to disciplinary
action and should not expect to receive credit for the work involved.
6. Examination
During scheduled school examinations, students are not to be in possession of
mobile phones. All mobile phones will be collected prior to the beginning of
exam.
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