Student Advancement Policy at Khaled International Schools
In line with KiS’s commitment to helping all learners reach their full potential, the school has established a fair and transparent academic advancement policy based on the following criteria:
Kindergarten to Grade 2
Students are automatically promoted to the next grade at the end of each academic year.
Grades 3 to 5
Students are evaluated based on their performance in core subjects: Arabic, Mathematics, English, and Islamic Studies.
- If a student fails any of these core subjects, they are required to repeat the current grade.
Grades 6 to 12
Promotion to the next grade is determined by the following criteria:
- Achieving an annual cumulative average above 60%.
- Exceptions apply if a student scores above 60% overall but receives less than 60% in two core subjects and one elective.
Conditional Promotion applies in the following cases:
- If the student achieves a cumulative average of 60% or more but fails two core subjects, or
- If the student achieves a cumulative average of 60% or more but fails one or more elective subjects.
If a student passes some subjects and fails others, the school reserves the right to:
- Require the student to repeat the academic year, or
- Enroll the student in support classes for the failed subjects, as deemed appropriate by the school administration.
Failure to meet promotion requirements for any reason—including extended absences or non-compliance with school regulations—will result in the student remaining in their current grade.
Core Subjects by Grade Level:
- Grades 6–8: English, Arabic, Islamic Studies, Mathematics, and Science
- Grades 9–12: English, Arabic, Islamic Studies, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
Daily Schedule – Girls’ School
| KG1-KG2-KG3 | G1-G2-G3 | G4 to G12 |
|---|---|---|
| 7:55-8:40am | 7:30-8:20am | 7:30-8:30am |
| 8:40-9:00am BREAK |
8:20-9:10am | 8:30-9:25am |
| 9:00-9:45am | 9:10-9:30am BREAK |
9:25-10:20am |
| 9:45-10:30am | 9:30-10:20am | 10:20-10:40am BREAK |
| 10:30-11:00am BREAK |
10:20-11:10am | 10:40-11:25am |
| 11:00-11:45am | 11:10-11:30am BREAK |
11:25am-12:10pm |
| 11:45am-12:30pm | 11:30am-12:20pm | 12:10-12:30pm BREAK |
| 12:20-1:05pm | 12:30-1:10pm | |
| 1:05-1:50pm | 1:10-1:50pm |
Daily Schedule – Boys’ School
| Grades 6 to 8 | Grades 9 to 12 |
|---|---|
| 7:30-8:30am | 7:30-8:30am |
| 8:30-9:15am | 8:30-9:25am |
| 9:15-9:35am BREAK |
9:25-10:10am |
| 9:35-10:20am | 10:10-10:30am BREAK |
| 10:20-11:05am | 10:30-11:15am |
| 11:05-11:25am BREAK |
11:15am-12:00pm |
| 11:25am-12:10pm | 12:00-12:20pm BREAK |
| 12:10-12:55pm | 12:20-1:05pm |
| 12:55-1:45pm | 1:05-1:50pm |
Attendance and Absence Policy
All learners are expected to attend regularly and arrive on time for all classes.
Students must be at school before 7:20 AM to foster self-discipline and responsibility.
Daily attendance is part of the student’s evaluation, and absences and tardiness are recorded on the progress report at the end of each term.
Classes end daily at 2:00 PM.
If a student from Grades 1–12 arrives after 7:45 AM without a valid excuse, they will not be allowed to attend the first period and will wait in the reception area.
Students are responsible for making up missed lessons and assignments.
Accepted Absence Excuses:
- Personal illness
- Illness of a family member
- Death of a relative
- Religious holiday
- Doctor or dentist appointment
- Emergency circumstances deemed valid by the administration
All other absences are considered unexcused and should not be repeated excessively.
Parents are advised not to send their children to school when sick.
If a child has a fever or a contagious illness such as conjunctivitis, they may not return to school without a medical report confirming they are no longer contagious.
Grading Systems
Grading Scale (KG–Grade 12):
| Percentage | Rubric | Letter |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 59 | Has not reached standard required | F |
| 60 – 64.9 | Weak | D |
| 65 – 69.9 | Below Average | D+ |
| 70 – 74.9 | Average | C |
| 75 – 79.9 | Above Average | C+ |
| 80 – 84.9 | Good | B |
| 85 – 89.9 | Very Good | B+ |
| 90 – 100 | Excellent | A |
Letter Grade Policy:
The school uses a five-letter grading system (A, B, C, D, F), which corresponds to the following percentages:
- A = 90–100
- B = 80–89
- C = 70–79
- D = 60–69
- F = Below 60
Academic Criteria for an A Grade:
- Submitting all assignments on time
- Producing high-quality work
- Demonstrating creativity in assignments
- Excellence in attendance and discipline
Academic Honors and Excellence:
- A student receives an Honor Certificate for an average between 84.5% and 89.5%
- A student receives an Excellence Certificate for an average above 89.5%
Academic Probation
A student may be placed on academic probation at any time during the school year due to poor academic performance.
This may occur if the student shows any of the following:
- Unsatisfactory academic effort
- Repeated neglect of assignments
- Failing one or more subjects
- Frequent unexcused absences
Students on academic probation may be required to attend mandatory classes or support sessions.
Their progress is reviewed weekly, and probation may be lifted once significant improvement is shown.
Parents will be formally notified if their child is placed on academic probation.
Repeated probation may result in denial of re-enrollment for the following academic year.
School Uniform
All students are required to wear the official school uniform, except on days specified by the school.
Parents are advised to label all items with the student’s name to avoid loss.
Uniform includes:
- Official school trousers
- Light blue button-up shirt
- Navy blue blazer
- Matching winter jacket
For physical education classes, students must wear a tracksuit or shorts with a polo shirt.
While the school supports self-expression, excessive accessories or any appearance that disrupts the learning environment are not allowed.
The administration reserves the right to determine the appropriateness of appearance.
Textbooks
The school provides students with textbooks and activity books at the beginning of the academic year.
Their cost is calculated separately from tuition fees.
Writing notebooks and agendas are also available for an additional fee.
Students are required to cover all books and notebooks to keep them in good condition.
School Transportation Rules
To ensure safety and respect, students must follow these bus rules:
- Do not open windows or stick heads or hands out
- No political discussions
- No spitting, loud noise, or littering
- Remain seated unless permitted to stand
- Follow instructions from the driver and supervisor
- Seat belts must be worn at all times
- Speak quietly and avoid distracting the driver
- Only water, sandwiches, and fruit are allowed on the bus
- No offensive language or aggressive behavior
- Students may only get off at their designated stop unless approved by the administration
- Be punctual and do not delay the bus in the morning or after school
Phone Use
Phone use is allowed only in emergencies via the reception phone or department heads’ phones.