Salahaldin International School
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Salahaldin International School (SIS) opened its doors to students in September of 2009. One of our under-girding beliefs is that diversity is a strength and students are taught understanding, tolerance, and respect for all people. The vast majority of students are Egyptian nationals. The rest of the student body is from 26 different nationalities. SIS serves around 1400 students encompassing a student body from kindergarten to grade 12. School’s first graduating class was graduated at the end of the school year 2012 -2013.
The school entity is divided into seven school departments:
Kindergarten,
Primary School (Grade 1-2),
Lower Elementary School (Grade 3-4),
Upper Elementary School (Grade 5-6),
Middle School (Grade 7-8),
Junior High School (Grade 9-10)
Senior High School (Grade 11-12).
Each department has its own Assistant Principal, serving as part of the greater school entity under the supervision of the School Principal. There is around 160 teaching staff. The teaching staff members are mainly Egyptians. The others are from different backgrounds and nationalities. They bring with them a wide range of styles and experiences. Teachers work closely together in grade-level teams, subject departments, and school sections to plan, deliver, and improve instruction. SIS campus facilities are aimed at giving its students the most well-rounded education and exposure possible with academic and sports facilities for all. All classes within the school buildings are equipped with high configuration Interactive Flat Panels (Interactive Smart Boards) as the school aims to promote interactive learning. SIS has four science labs that are well equipped and adhere to high safety standards. SIS has four computer labs, including an iMac lab with 24 of the latest computers generations in each. Four art rooms, three music rooms, one music studio, a drama room, a 3D cinema, two conference halls, and an auditorium with 600 seats are available to support our visual and performing arts program.
School Year and School Day Schedule
The academic school year consists of 183 instructional school days.
The regular school day runs from 7:30 am to 2:40 pm from Sunday to Wednesday. Dismissal time for students is at 1:40 pm on Thursdays.
The school offers free remedial classes for the students who may need more tutoring depending on their academic performance after school once a week for all subjects. Every Wednesday from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm is arranged for remedial sessions in the whole school.
Report cards are issued three times a year at the end of each trimester and parents are invited to discuss their child’s progress during Parent-Teacher Conference which is held once every trimester.
Teacher workdays are scheduled at times throughout the year as well as a general two-week orientation/in-service at the beginning of the academic year. The Kindergarten and Elementary School departments maintain a schedule of 34 lessons per week, each session being 40 minutes in duration, and the Middle and High School departments maintain a schedule of 29 lessons per week, each session being 55 minutes.