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WELCOME
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STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT & SUCCESS STORIES
OVERVIEW
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BEHAVIOUR
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GOALS & OBJECTIVES
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HEALTH & SAFETY
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REGISTRATION
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MEDIA
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PARENT INVOLVEMENT
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DURATION
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CLASS SIZE
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SCHOOL VISITORS
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PARENT/GUARDIAN CONTACT DETAILS
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STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
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HOMEWORK
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SCHOOL LOCATIONS
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FEEDBACK
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ATTENDANCE
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REPORTING STUDENT PROGRESS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WELCOME
With a rapidly changing world, exposing yourself to new ideas and mindsets is important to ensure you are prepared for the future.
This handbook is a general guide to what we expect from our students and parents. If anything is unclear, feel free to reach out to a member of staff or directly to the Rize Enrichment Programs team.
Today’s students will face new opportunities and challenges that require new thinking and a new kind of learning. At Rize Enrichment Programs, our mission is to help every student reach their full potential by exposing them to new ideas and new mindsets so they are ready for whatever the future holds. We do this by offering students of all levels a unique after-school program designed to strengthen existing skills and develop new
ones. We teach not only subjects that are central to academic learning, such as math, but also those that are relevant to the 21st century and are culturally important, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Arabic. Rize classes provide a fun learning environment where students feel inspired not only to learn, but also to explore their own interests and be themselves. Rize Student Handbook | Page 4
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By joining Rize Enrichment Programs, you are taking a step forward in preparing yourself to meet tomorrow’s challenges. At Rize, we hope you will learn new things, explore your interests and have fun too!
OVERVIEW
GOALS & OBJECTIVES RIZE ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
University Preparation & Career Guidance
Annual Program
Learning Journeys GUIDANCE
CORE SUBJECTS
SKILLS
TECH
CAREER
UNIVERSITY
STANDARDIZED TESTS
MATH
ENGLISH
ART COMPETITIONS
MATH
ARTS & CULTURE
ENGLISH
ARABIC
LEARNING JOURNEYS CYCLE 3 COMPETITIONS
Rize Enrichment Programs Structure
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Rize is open to students in grades 1 to 12. The structure of Rize Enrichment Programs is outlined below.
Rize Enrichment Programs is inclusive and is for all students. It also serves as a talent pool and springboard for Gifted & Talented students. Any student who stands out in certain areas will be highlighted and put forward for other opportunities such as Abu Dhabi Scholarships. In addition, Rize welcomes People of Determination (POD) and provides the best support within our capabilities to ensure every student has equal opportunities to learn, grow and prosper.
Visit rize.ae for a detailed list of courses offered at each of the schools. *STEAM: an educational approach to learning using Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics to promote critical thinking, collaboration and create 21st century innovators. RIZE ALSO FEATURES TWO OTHER PROGRAMS: Competitions Students are given the opportunity to participate in prestigious national and international competitions that enhance their innovative thinking abilities and practical STEAM skills. Learning Journeys During school breaks, committed students may have the opportunity to visit local and international centers of excellence to gain real-world exposure to important subjects, such as renewable energy.
At the beginning of each term, students wishing to join the Rize Enrichment Programs must first register on the Rize website, rize.ae Priority is given to existing students and siblings. Registration is then open to all on a first come basis. Once a class is full, new registrants are then put on a waiting list until a place opens up. During the registration period, Rize will have dedicated staff in each school who will help facilitate registration. Consent forms; General, Medical and Media, must be completed on the Rize website upon registration. Consent forms must be updated once per year.
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Cutting-edge STEAM* subjects are taught using a fun, interactive approach. Subjects fall under three main themes:
REGISTRATION
LENGTH OF PROGRAM
LENGTH OF EVENING
Rize Enrichment Programs run during the academic year. Each Rize term is scheduled around the school academic calendar set out by the Ministry of Education.
Rize starts each day, from Sunday to Wednesday, and runs during after-school hours. Start and end times vary depending on the region and the school. Please refer to the schedule on the Rize website and other communications.
Dates of each term will be communicated through the website and other communications.
Sufficient time is allocated at the beginning and end of the sessions to ensure students are safely supervised.
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DURATION
PARENT/GUARDIAN CONTACT DETAILS
CLASS SIZE
On registration, parents must provide ADEK with accurate contact details for anyone dealing with students enrolled in Rize Enrichment Programs, e.g. parents, nannies, drivers, etc.
MATH
Grade 1 - 5: 20 students per class Grade 6 - 9: 20 students per class
TECH
Grade 1 - 5: 24 students per class Grade 6 - 9: 15 students per class
ARTS & CULTURE – ARABIC
Grade 1 - 5: 24 students per class Grade 6 - 9: 24 students per class
ARTS & CULTURE – ENGLISH
Grades 1 - 5: 20 students per class Grade 6 - 9: 20 students per class
ARTS & CULTURE – ARTS
Grade 1 - 5: 20 students per class Grade 6 - 9: 20 students per class
UNIVERSITY PREPARATION & CAREER GUIDANCE
Grade 10 - 12: to be determined based on course/workshop requirements
GIFTED & TALENTED
Capacity of the class depends on the topics
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In order to ensure that teachers can provide high-quality instruction to every student, Rize recommends that the class sizes not exceed the following:
FEEDBACK
Your feedback is important to us at ADEK and the Rize team and will assist in improving our services, performance and productivity. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to evaluate changes and make improvements in our services.
Attendance is mandatory to ensure students benefit from the courses offered. Students are expected to attend at least 80% of classes for which they have registered. As per our outlined policy, students who are absent without prior notification may lose their place in the program due to increasing demand from students eager to join. If you have special circumstances that prevent attendance, please inform your teacher or one of our team members located in the school. ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES Attendance is a key indicator of performance and commitment, and so must be consistent if students are to benefit from the program. All Rize schools shall adhere to the following procedures: • Only students who have registered for the Rize Enrichment Programs may enter Rize classes. • Students will be in class every day and will arrive on time for class. • Classes begin on the hour or on the half hour. Students arriving after that time will be marked as being late. • Accurate daily attendance data for each student is collected before or during the first lesson and entered into the online Rize attendance system before the end of the day. • Teachers will maintain accurate daily
attendance data for each student, and report data daily to the Rize Team. • Students must only be picked-up by an authorized person as per the students release information provided as part of the Students & Guardian Information & Declaration Form filled during registration period. • Instances of students with repeated unexcused absences will be directed to the Rize Management Team for resolution. Duties of the Project Management Team include but are not limited to the following: • Rize Project Management Team will monitor repeated unexcused absences and follow up with parents/guardians. • If a student is absent for 80% of the classes, he/she shall be removed from that program for that term. • Any student who is deemed to have been absent for 80% will be substituted by another student on the registration roll. PROGRAMS TO ENCOURAGE ATTENDANCE Rize will seek to achieve high student attendance through the following initiatives: • Providing a fun, safe, caring and engaging learning environment that promotes student engagement.
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During each term parents will be asked to complete an online survey where they will have the opportunity to give feedback on their and their children’s experiences with Rize Enrichment Programs.
ATTENDANCE
• Using Rize Games App to encourage and reward good attendance. • Providing clear and specific information and advice to parents about the benefits of high attendance. • Notifying parents if absence exceeds 20% through SMS or over the phone. • Communicating face-to-face with parents the importance of attendance and the impact of classes on students’ performance.
The Rize team will communicate to families the set of responsibilities that parents/ guardians have regarding student attendance. Parents’ responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Updating contact details on the registration system on the Rize website, rize.ae • Making every effort to ensure that their child attends on the days they have been registered for. • Making every effort to ensure that their child arrives to each session on time as well leave on time. • Informing the teacher if their child will be absent from school. • Providing a signed note when their child returns to school following an absence, indicating the reason for their child’s absence. • Sign a consent form indicating to the Rize team the name and contact details of individual(s) dropping-off and collecting their children. These forms are available at rize.ae
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COMMUNICATION
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS & SUCCESS STORIES
REPORTING STUDENTS’ PROGRESS
At the beginning of each phase students will do a Pre-Assessment. The purpose of this assessment is to highlight student strengths and areas that need ongoing support. At the end of each phase students will take a PostAssessment. This will highlight areas where students have made progress and identify areas where students need further support. Students will also take short quizzes during each phase to help inform teachers of ongoing progress. All results will be submitted by teachers and stored on an electronic platform provided by ADEK. Results will be shared with parents. Meetings will be scheduled with parents on specific pre-communicated days at the mid and end of each term to review results and discuss performance.
As well as reporting academic performance it is also important to celebrate and share stories of success. Success stories might include: • New friendships forged • Lessons that students have learned • Positive moments • Academic breakthroughs • Students’ accomplishments Noteworthy highlights and success stories will be shared on an online interactive platform. Students will also be encouraged to share stories by providing incentives using the Rize Games App.
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The purpose of this section is to establish methods of documenting progress and other achievements made by students.
This section addresses regulations regarding student behavior in Rize schools.
FRAMEWORK FOR DEVELOPING POSITIVE STUDENT BEHAVIOR
Discipline and positive student behavior are critical to maintaining an effective learning environment for students and a safe professional environment for teachers. Every student has the right to be educated in a safe, supportive, and orderly school that is free from disruptions that impede learning. In addition, every educator has the right to teach in an atmosphere that is respectful and welcoming.
The proactive strategies Rize schools develop should align with the following framework. Positive student behavior is promoted through factors that include:
PROACTIVE SYSTEMS TO DEVELOP POSITIVE STUDENT BEHAVIOR
Students are to be supported in contributing to a positive setting and should receive age and gender appropriate rewards and recognition for positive behavior.
An effective system for managing student behavior must begin with proactive strategies that reinforce positive behavior and seek to prevent behavioral problems. Where there are incidents of student misbehavior and/ or misconduct, escalation will be through the Rize Coordinator and Regional Manager. These incidents will be recorded on the Incident Report Form and System. Teachers and Rize staff, while monitoring misconduct, will together, work with students to monitor misconduct and resolve student behavioral issues. Positive behaviour will be modelled and positive feedback provided to students when necessary.
• a sense of heritage and culture • a positive school setting • strong parental and community relationships
DISCIPLINARY ACTION Any disciplinary action used to address student misconduct should be firm, consistent, clear and in compliance with all UAE laws, policies and guidelines. The disciplinary action shall also be in accordance with the nature of the misconduct and the level of offense that is associated with the behaviour. Rize staff will ensure that students are given appropriate opportunities to correct misconduct. If student continue misconduct, Rize has the right to remove student from the program.
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STUDENT BEHAVIOR
HEALTH & SAFETY (H&S)
The purpose of this section is to ensure that all activities are undertaken in a responsible, safe and sustainable manner. Teachers, Students, Rize Staff and Visitors will:
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• Comply with their schools’ Health and Safety Policies, Programs and Procedures. • Play an active role in the promotion of Health & Safety culture and awareness. SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES Health Screening Forms In order for a student to participate in Rize Enrichment Programs, he/she must submit a completed medical screening form upon registration. School Clinics • All school clinics shall be staffed by a licensed registered Nurse. School Nurses • The School Nurse shall be available on-school premises every day during Rize Enrichment Programs. School Nurses shall comply with the competency standards set for school nursing practice by the Department of Health (DoH). Emergency Care • If a critical emergency occurs, the School Nurse shall notify the Rize team immediately and urgently call an ambulance at 999 and contact the student’s parents/guardians.
• If an ambulance is called and a parent/ guardian is not available, a Rize team member shall accompany the student in the ambulance. The School Nurse shall not accompany the student. • In cases of emergency, School Nurses are responsible to provide emergency care to students. In such cases, they are not required to obtain parental consent to provide treatment. • If a non-critical emergency occurs, the School Nurse shall notify the Rize Project Management team and will then contact the parents/guardians. If the parents/guardians are not accessible, Rize Regional Project Manager shall contact the student’s emergency contacts as indicated in their file. • Non-fatal injury and poisoning must be reported by the school nurse to DoH within 7 days by electronic notification via https:// bpmweb.haad.ae (DoH Standards for Reporting of Public Health Statistics). • Critical emergency incidents are considered reportable to Rize Emergency Line at +971 2 615 0000. A list of student medical issues to be given to the nurse and teacher prior to the program. Complaints • Complaints against the School Nurse or the health services provided by the school clinic, shall be escalated to the Rize Staff or by email at rize@adek.gov.ae
MEDIA RELATIONS & IMAGE USE
This policy establishes guidelines for the use of images of students and Rize staff, as well as the relationship between employees, schools and the media.
ADEK and the Rize team maintain that the top priority of Rize Enrichment Programs is to educate students and ensure the safety and privacy of all students, staff, and families. ADEK and the Rize team are committed to cultivating and maintaining an open and productive relationship with the media. In order to balance the responsibilities of the Rize schools and the need to provide information to the media, all press inquiries about Rize or any individual school, student, staff member or program must be directed firstly to ADEK’s Corporate Communication. IMAGE USE CONSENT FORM FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF It is critically important to protect the privacy of students and staff. • Only a student whose parent/guardian has signed and returned an Image Use and Media Appearances Consent form may be recorded, filmed, photographed, or interviewed. This form is available on the Rize website. • A student for whom no such form is on file, may not participate in any media-related activities, and his or her name and image are not to be released to the media or anyone else outside of the school.
• Images of Rize Enrichment Programs students or staff shall not be posted online or used in communications materials without prior written consent by the student’s parents or the staff member.
PURPOSE
ROLE OF PARENTS/GUARDIANS
This section establishes an emphasis on parent/guardian involvement in children’s education at the Rize schools.
Parents/Guardians will:
Parents/guardians play an essential role in their children’s education. Rize teachers, staff and parents/guardians share responsibility for ensuring that parents/guardians are actively involved in their children’s education.
Parents/guardians are encouraged to participate in their children’s education. Parents/guardians are encouraged to keep informed of their children’s progress through the website, and through the teachers. Parents/guardians are encouraged to support teachers in helping children learn.
• Give or deny consent for their children to be recorded, photographed, or interviewed in writing at the beginning of each term.
Rize teachers and staff are expected to communicate with parents/guardians and may use a variety of methods including SMS, email, mobile and/landline calls, letters, internet portals and in-person meetings. At the beginning of each term there will be opportunities for parents/guardians to visit the school and meet with the Rize teachers and Team. Orientation sessions will also be held at the beginning of each term to inform the parents about Rize and how it can help their children. Teachers may also contact parents/guardians individually to discuss academic or behavioral issues that arise in the classroom. Teachers will schedule meetings with Parents/ Guardians at the mid and end of term to discuss students’ performance.
Active involvement in their children’s education may include, but is not limited to: • To provide and update contact details on the Rize website: rize.ae • Making every effort to ensure that children attend classes they are enrolled in, on the days specified, and arrive and leave on time. • Ensuring that children complete their homework assignments. • Frequently asking children about their activities. • Keeping updated with changes to Rize Enrichment Programs. Parents/guardians are also encouraged to volunteer in Rize program when needed. Rize will communicate volunteering opportunities ahead of time.
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RELATIONS WITH EXTERNAL MEDIA
PARENT INVOLVEMENT
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
SCHOOL VISITORS
This section establishes requirements for school visitors in order to protect the safety of students and staff in Rize schools.
RESTRICTIONS ON VISITORS • Visitors must sign in when arriving at the school and sign out when leaving. • Visitors must not enter classrooms unless invited by the teacher or accompanied by a school and/or Rize staff member. • The content of presentations or discussions by visitors to students must be agreed to by Rize management prior to the visit and must not encroach on controversial or inappropriate topics. • Visitors who are not relatives of students in the school or who have not been invited by the school or Rize staff are not allowed. • Visitors must not be left alone with students. This is to protect both the visitor and the student, in case of any harm or accident occurring. Staff should ensure that any communication between visitors and students is appropriate and does not breach prior agreed content.
It is, therefore, most important that every parent, student and teacher associated with Rize Enrichment Programs appreciates the importance of co-operating in a community with a common concern for the well-being of all, and for the promotion of education standards and behaviour. To achieve this goal, the Code of Conduct forms an integral part of the Rize Enrichment Programs. 1. PERSONAL CONDUCT It is essential that students develop respect for themselves as individuals and as students of Rize Enrichment Programs. We, therefore, require students to conduct themselves at all times in a respectful manner. Offensive behaviour including bullying, the use of bad language, theft or causing injury to another and academic dishonesty (such as cheating and plagiarism) will not be tolerated. 2. RESPECT FOR PROPERTY Out of respect for others, students are expected to gain permission to use another person’s property. This applies regardless of whether the property belongs to an individual, the School or Rize Enrichment Programs. Students should not bring valuable items to the program.
3. PARTICIPATION Rize Enrichment Programs will be offering a range of courses and activities as the year progresses. Students are encouraged to be 100% committed and they should encourage the involvement of their friends and family members. 4. COMMITMENT When a student joins Rize Enrichment Program, they must accept all the expectations involved in that program. If a student does not respect the commitment they may be removed from the program. Rize Enrichment Programs requires minimum 80% attendance to remain in the program. 5. ATTENDANCE Given the significant investment in this program and the need to maintain a certain percentage of attendance, namely 80%, students must adhere to these attendance requirements in order to remain in the program. Except in the case of illness, a student must be in attendance on all days as prescribed by the program, unless leave of absence has been requested in writing and permission granted in advance.
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School visitors are defined as adults (including parents/guardians) who temporarily enter a school for purposes including, but not limited to, school events and meetings, observation, early pick up of students, provision of services, maintenance, etc.
Rize Enrichment Programs is a community where learning takes place in a co-operative environment which fosters the physical, mental and emotional growth of each individual student.
HOMEWORK
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This section establishes guidelines for homework assignments in Rize Enrichment Programs. Homework is seen as an opportunity to deepen student understanding, build essential skills, and prepare students for new material to be learnt. Research supports the use of small amounts of age-appropriate quality homework assignments as a tool for improving student learning. Rize teachers can assign small amounts of homework. Such homework should be measured and not interfere with their regular school homework. Rize teachers can assign homework either from their own course material or they can encourage students to use the Rize Games App.
SCHOOL LOCATIONS
AL DHAFRA SCHOOLS – TERM 2
SCHOOL NAME
PHONE NUMBER
ADDRESS
HUB NAME
SCHOOL NAME
PHONE NUMBER
ADDRESS
HUB NAME
Al Watan
02 586 2389
Khalifa City, Sector 25
Math Tech Arts & Culture
Al Khameal
050 666 8553
Madinat Zayed
Math Tech Arts & Culture
Al Salam
050 414 4429
Al Shaheen St Al Falah
Math Tech Arts & Culture
Al Sila
056 380 5089
02 665 5264
Al Khaleej Al Arabi
Math Tech Arts & Culture
Mubarak Bin Mohammed
AL AIN SCHOOLS – TERM 2
SCHOOL NAME
PHONE NUMBER
ADDRESS
HUB NAME
Al Jana’en
03 780 5536
Al Shuaibah Al Ain
Math Tech Arts & Culture
Ahmed bin Zayed
050 450 6789
Al Tawam St
Math Tech Arts & Culture
Al Nahil
Math Tech Arts & Culture
Al Shaheen
052 910 6663
Al Mirfa
050 411 1341
Sila
Khalid Bin Sultan St
Math Tech Arts & Culture Math Tech Arts & Culture
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ABU DHABI SCHOOLS – TERM 2