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RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENTS AND TEACHERS FOR A QUALITY EDUCATION ADOPTED 1978

The Committee for Quality Education comprised students, teachers and administrators of the Bahrain School. The Bahrain School Principal, Bahrain School Student Council and the Bahrain Teachers Organization approved the rights and responsibilities indicated below.


 * __STUDENT RIGHTS__** – The student has a right to:

1. Be treated with respect by teachers, administrators and fellow students. 2. Have fair and unbiased teachers in grading policies and classroom activities. 3. A prepared and knowledgeable teacher 4. Privacy of all grades and other records. 5. An academic challenge in classes. 6. Assemble with other students in a peaceful manner. 7. Dress in a fashion that pleases him/herself as long as it is within basic dress codes and is not offensive to local culture. 7. REWRITE: Dress according to school dress code, regardless of enforcement 8. Attend school under unusual circumstances i.e. pregnancy. 9. Maximum facilities (as budget allows). 10. Question teachers about grades received, assignments given etc., as long as it is done privately and the student is not abusive or disrespectful. 10. REWRITE: Discuss with teachers. . . . 11. Fail, without harassment from teachers and administrators, as long as the student is aware of the consequences of failing.


 * __STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES__** – The student has a responsibility to:

1. Respect all others and their rights. 2. Discuss situations with the teacher if the teacher is perceived as unfair or biased. 3. Be prepared for class work. 3A. Make serious and conscientious effort to rise to challenging classes. 4. Follow through on all class and school activities. 5. Ensure that assemblies in which he/she participates are peaceful. 6. Attend classes regularly and on time. 7. Care for school property and facilities. 7A. Respec others property and belongings. 8. Promote and support extra-curricular activities. 9. Follow all class and school rules, regardless of enforcement 10. Take responsiblity for their own actions, including punishment and restitution. If a student feels that his/her rights have been curtailed or infringed upon in any way, the concern should be discussed immediately with the teacher or individual involved. If this fails, the problem should be discussed with the school counselor or a school administrator.