3. Be kind.
Be nice, friendly, and positive. Don’t use sarcasm or anger,
even as a joke. This is especially important when we don’t
have the benefit of tone of voice, facial expressions, and
body language. Be forgiving. If a classmate makes a mistake
don’t give them a hard time. Offer help.
4. Be respectful.
Write short subjects that alert the recipient to the purpose of
your email. Always use appropriate greetings: “Hello” or
“Dear”. Disagree respectfully. You may disagree with someone’s
idea or comment but do so respectfully. Acknowledge the valid
points in your classmate’s argument. “I disagree because…” or
“In my opinion…” Use common courtesy and good manners in
your online interactions including the words please and thank
you.
Don’t type in ALL CAPS. When online, that’s the equivalent of
screaming. Do not delete the work of others (unless it is an
agreed upon part of an editing process).
5. Be responsible and safe.
Stay on topic. Don’t post irrelevant links, comments, thoughts, or
pictures. Remember this is a classroom setting. Follow directions. Be
sure to follow the directions that are given for assignments — be
creative, but within the parameters set forth on the page.
Do your own work. Anything you post must be your own ideas and
work. If you are using someone else’s idea, cite your sources. For
example, if you copy and paste a paragraph from a website directly into
your own assignment without citing the source, that is not your own
work. For more on plagiarism,
https://www.plagiarism.org/article/what-is-plagiarism
6. Read and proofread before you click ENTER. Once you
press that button in a chat, you can’t bring it back. Look
everything over and be sure it is accurate and meets these
expectations. The Internet is a great source of information,
but information is only useful when it is accurate. Write
things you know to be correct using facts from research
from reliable, credible sources.
8. Be mindful.
ALL of the above expectations apply to your social (non-
academic) conversations online.
9. ADEK expects that all students will:
Comply with all instructions and rules of the school
Behave responsibly and will not endanger the safety
and welfare of others and self
Care for the facilities and property of the school and of
others
Arrive at school and lessons on time and justify any
tardiness and absences
Participate to promote a positive school community
Demonstrate a positive attitude towards learning and will apply effort to their learning
Behave responsibly so as not to disrupt the classroom
or the learning of others
Commit to the heritage and culture of the UAE in such
a way that they behave honestly and conduct themselves
with dignity
Show respect to all teachers, school personnel, fellow students, their families,
and members of the community
10. Student Rights
All students have the right to:
• Be provided with a high-quality education
• Be safe and respected in a welcoming school
environment
• Be treated with respect and fairness by teachers, staff,
and fellow students
• Be supported by parents, guardians or designated members at
school meetings
• Have confidential school records not disclosed without written
permission by self, parents, or authorities
• Be provided with appropriate educational activities that
promotes their talents abilities and potential.
11. Student Responsibilities
All students are responsible for:
Following all policies, rules, and regulations set forth by ADEK and the
school
• Following the Student Code of Conduct and Student Rights and
Responsibilities
• Engaging as an active learner and to contribute to the learning
environment
• Contributing to the school community
• Contributing to and promoting a positive school environment
