AIC - Teachers Induction Booklet 2007

2.1 Rights/Responsibilities	2.23 Emergency Evacuation Plan and Procedures	2.45 Restaurants
2.2 Loyalty to School	2.24 End of Day Procedure and Routine	2.46 Posters
2.3 Head of Learning Area and Year Coordinators	2.25 Last Day Clean Up Procedures	2.47 Photographs
2.4 Form Room Teachers and Duties	2.26 Computer Use and Policy	2.48 Staff and Prayer
2.5 Learning Area Meetings	2.27 Use of School Newspaper and Distribution	2.49 College Vehicles
2.6 Teachers as Role Models	2.28 Parking	2.50 Sport
2.7 Teacher Accountability	2.29 Timetable Interruption	2.51 College Community Involvement
2.8 Religious Studies	2.30 Purchases of stock and staff resources	2.52 Planning Conferences
2.9 Year 8-12 Matters	2.31 Money Collection	2.53 Staff Induction Book
2.10 Communication	2.32 Basic First Aid Procedures	2.54 Budgets
2.11 Confidentiality	2.33 Smoking and Gum	2.55 Conclusion of the Day
2.12 Teacher Assistants	2.34 Refreshments	2.56 Library
2.13 School Security Procedures	2.35 Staff Lunches	2.57 Audio-Visual Materials
2.14 School Gates	2.36 Internal and External School Events	2.58 Staff Room Housekeeping
2.15 Keys	2.37 Staff Meetings	2.59 Cleanliness
2.16 Emergency Services	2.38 Disputes and Complaints Policy and Procedures	2.60 Travel and Transportation
2.17 Child Protection Policy	2.39 College Resources and Sense of Belonging	2.61 School Functions and Event Booking
2.18 Rostered Duties	2.40 Salaries	2.62 Ill Students
2.19 Assembly	2.41 WASP Sign In and Out	2.63 Disabilities
2.20 D.O.T.T. Times	2.42 Insurance on Staff Property	2.64 Psychological Issues
2.21 Staff Absence	2.43 Telephone Messages	2.65 Administrative Practices-Checklist
2.22 AIC Staff Incentive Scheme	2.44 Unattended Classes

PART 3:- ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

3 Important Areas-Academic Excellence

3.1 Evaluation

3.2 Utilisation of Resources

3.3 Fortnightly Evaluation

-Explanation of ‘Fortnightly Testing’ Process

-Fortnightly Assessment Timetable Yr 11 and Yr 12

-Yr 8-10 Evaluation of Results’ Process-Submission Dates

3.4 Best Practice-Teachers

3.5 Emergency Folder

3.6 Student Portfolios

3.7 Student Assessment Policy

3.8 Examination Procedure

3.9 ‘At Risk’ & High Achievers Student Programme

3.10 Curriculum

3.11 Teaching Content

3.12 Teaching Strategies

3.13 Educational Excursions

3.14 Expectations of Student Work Standards

3.15 Homework and Study Policy

PART 4:- BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT POLICY

PART 5:- STUDENT MATTERS

5.1 Best Practice-Students
5.2 Non-Muslim Students
5.3 Buses
5.4 Rules of the Road
5.5 Bicycles
5.6 Driving
5.7 Parent Committee
5.8 Parents Visiting College
5.9 Parent-Student Relations
5.10 House Factions
5.11 House and General Point System
5.12 Change of Family Contact and Medical Information
5.13 Boundaries for Students
5.14 Office Policy
5.15 Student Absence from Class
5.16 Use of Diary

5.17 Student Illness and Injury
5.18 Ambulance
5.19 Visiting Students
5.20 Non-Praying Muslim Students
5.21 Telephone Messages
5.22 Student Possessions Policy
5.23 Confiscation of Student Property
5.24 Student Counsellors’ Duties
5.25 Uniform
5.26 Canteen
5.27 Parent Volunteers
5.28 Attendance
5.29 Permission slips
5.30 Late to class
5.31 Quran Borrowing
5.32 Sick-Bay

APPENDIX

Appendix 1 The Hijab-Information on Women’s Dress

Appendix 2 Staff Attendance Adjustment Form

Appendix 3 Intra-Campus Student Movement Permission Slip

Appendix 4 Bullying- Plan of Action

Appendix 5 Basic First Aid

-Do Something, Help Somebody
-Changes in Resuscitation
-What is First Aid?
-The First Priority
-Danger
-Response
-Airway
-Breathing
-Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
-Loss of Consciousness
-Poisons
-Acute Allergic Reactio

Appendix 6 AIC- School’s Outer Gates

Appendix 7 Clean School Checklist

Appendix 8 2007 Staff Phone Number Extension List

Appendix 9 Request for Teachers Relief

Appendix 10 AIC Incentive Scheme 2007 Nomination Form

Appendix 11 Injury Report Form

Appendix 12 Extra Hours Payment Claim

Appendix 13 Field Trip Application

Appendix 14 Change of Details Form

Appendix 15 Relief Teacher Form

Appendix 16 Casual Admin Form

Appendix 17 Computer Maintenance Requisition

Appendix 18 Application for Leave

Appendix 19 Non Attendance-‘Wednesday Meeting’ Forms

Appendix 20 Staff Attendance Adjustment Form

Appendix 21 Request for Photocopies

WELCOME

‘ASSALAMU’ALAIKUM’

(May the peace, mercy and blessing of God, be upon you)

Welcome to the Australian Islamic College!

We sincerely hope that your association with us will be both enjoyable and professionally rewarding.

Our aim is to provide a happy and healthy environment for teachers and students alike. We rely on each other for mutual support and co-operation in order to achieve that goal.

Policies facilitate the fulfilment of the Mission of the College. They provide the guidelines for making decisions on a day to day basis. This Induction Booklet has been compiled to provide staff with a comprehensive summary of the Australian Islamic College policies. It will be upgraded each year as policies are changed.

This booklet provides most of the expectations and procedures required of a member of the teaching staff at the Australian Islamic College. It is intended to provide our existing staff with an update to the previous booklets and our new colleagues with the information they require in order to ensure a smooth and hassle -free start to their career at our College.

It is important that staff familiarize themselves with the College policies. It is equally important that policies are implemented consistently .

This booklet is not intended to replace personal contact with other staff for advice. We invite every staff member to contribute to the development of better policies to benefit the College’s working environment and most importantly the welfare of students.

We also welcome any questions and offer professional support to our colleagues.

(Please note that the information within is not exhaustive and staff will be informed of any updates, changes or modifications throughout the year via memos.)

Message from the Director

‘May the Peace, Mercy and Blessings of the Creator be upon you’.

We are delighted to welcome you to the Australian Islamic College family.

I cannot emphasise enough how grateful and thankful I am to Allah (SWT) for his blessings on our school.

When I thank Allah (The Creator of the heavens and the earth) for all that he has given us. I cannot help but ponder on the skill, dedication and commitment of our staff. Day after day I am mindful of their devotion to the students, the school and their vocation.

We at the AIC believe that even one person can make a difference and that person is you, each individual student, parent, teacher and community member.

The need for Academic Excellence in conjunction with StudentBehaviour Development is ever apparent. Listed below are some areas which I believe, cannot be emphasised enough:-

Academic Excellence

Students have different levels of learning abilities and it is absolutely vital to be aware and cater for these varying capabilities. Teachers are thus urged to:

Plan lessons to guarantee optimum use of resources , such as computers, software, Internet & the library for all students
Utilise new technology to provide special learning experiences for different students simultaneously.
Unify the fortnightly tests and evaluations across each year for the different classes. These tests / evaluations are designed to represent the learning standard of each student year to date.
Time is a valuable commodity, therefore ALWAYS be punctual and also urge students to value PUNCTUALITY.
Develop and implement new and effective methods to improve and challenge the students’ abilities.These methods are designed based on the results of the evaluations and need requirements of individual students.

Advocate and perform intensive ‘one-on-one’ sessions to assist students who are struggling.
Challenge, motivate and uplift students who are at a ‘standard’ level to high standards.
Provide intellectually challenging projects and tasks for advanced students.

StudentBehaviour Development

In order for us to achieve this we must:

Maintain a humble and gentle approach towards the students and one another.
Speak in a friendly manner and form a positive rapport with the student.
Refrain completely from all types of verbal abuse, including shouting, threats and harsh language.
Ensure that our body language reflects a pleasant and approachable nature.
Earn the respect of the student by respecting them.

The AIC is extremely lucky to have such caring and committed staff. I am extremely blessed to have a great team and I know that together we can be the best.

I take this opportunity to extend a warm welcome to our newest members of the Teaching Staff, and request them to rely on the information contained herein and feel free to contact me should they have any further queries or concerns.

Abdallah Magar

DIRECTOR & FOUNDER

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