Al Amal Kindergarten & School for the Deaf organizational structure

Organizational structure

Board of Trustees

Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Her Excellency Sheikha Jameela bint Mohammed Al Qasimi	Chairperson of Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services
Members of the Board of Trustees
Her Excellency Mona Abdul Karim Al Yafei	Director General of Sharjah City for Humanitarian Service
Mr. Wael Allam	Director of Educational Affairs - Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services
Mr. Abdul Rahman Al Hammadi	Head of the Mechanical Quality Control Team - Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation
Ms. Heba Al-Hamrani	Director of Financial and Administrative Affairs - Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services
Ms. Afaf Al Haridi	Director of Al Amal Kindergarten and School for the Deaf - Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services
Mr. Hanan Zaki Ahmed	Deputy Director of Al Amal Kindergarten and School for the Deaf - Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services
Ms. Marwa Abdel Fattah	Audiologist - Sharjah Audiology Centre
Ms. Doaa Dridi	Inclution Supervisor - Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services
Parent of the two students	Aisha and Shamma Badr - Al Amal School for the Deaf
Student Mezn Abdul Rahman	Student at Al Amal School for the Deaf

Administrative and Educational Body

The administrative and educational body consists of specialized employees carefully selected based on their qualifications and extensive experience. They contribute their expertise and diligence to achieve the school's vision and mission.

Al Amal School for the Deaf is committed to achieving excellence and keeping pace with changes. Both the administrative and teaching staff are encouraged to continue participating in professional development programs and stay updated on the latest developments in the field of education, its technologies, and teaching methodologies. This ensures that students improve their educational journey and acquire the best skills and experiences.

About Al Amal Kindergarten & School for the Deaf

Educational Curriculum

• Adoption of the curriculum of the Ministry of Education for all educational stages in the preparatory stage, second stage, and third stage.
• Curriculum of the Ministry of Education.
• Kindergarten
• Curriculum of the Ministry of Education.
• Assessment, Evaluation, and Programming System (AEPS).

Enrichment Activities

Al-Amal School for the Deaf provides a range of enrichment and educational activities for all students. These activities support academic, physical, social, and psychological development of students. They include educational and recreational trips, sports, and art competitions, as well as enrichment activities specified in the school's agenda.

Educational competitions aim to enhance students' understanding of the local culture of the United Arab Emirates and send some students to foreign countries like the United States and Korea to gain educational and sports experiences. After-school enrichment activities aim to create a rich social environment allowing deaf students to develop and progress, providing them with opportunities for social and behavioral development, thereby enhancing their latent talents and preparing them to become leaders in their chosen fields. Recognizing the importance of collaboration with parents as our partners in success, channels have been opened on Telegram to train parents on methods of training students in gardening, sign language, and digital security.

Learning Methods

Using effective teaching methods that consider individual differences in skills and core concepts to prepare students armed with the best educational skills and abilities.

We provide students with an environment that enables them to develop their abilities cognitively, intellectually, and socially. Our focus during this period is on developing students' critical thinking, logical analysis, 21st-century skills, applying what they have learned previously, and confidence in their abilities.

The best thing students acquire during this period is the ability to acquire useful study skills and habits. We adopt a comprehensive educational approach aimed at producing ambitious students capable of self-learning.

Students learn how to develop writing and reading skills, refine their mathematical and analytical skills. We urge our teachers to attach great importance to practical as well as theoretical education, including holding competitions, conducting virtual field trips, performing experiments, and organizing special events to apply what they teach to our students in real life.

School calendar

calendar	Academic year 2023-2024	Academic year 2024-2025
The beginning of the academic year	28-8-2023	26-08-2024
The beginning of winter vacation	18-12-2023	23-12-2024
Return from winter vacation.	02-1-2024	06-01-2025
The beginning of spring break	01-04-2024	24-03-2025
Back from spring break	15-04-2024	07-04-2025
End of the academic year	04-07-2024	03-07-2025

To follow the latest information of the school calendar according to the official website of the Sharjah Private Education Authority, click here

School life

The age for accepting students for the academic year 2024-2025

Table for calculating the student admission age for those who have completed the approved age for the academic year 2024-2025

Educational level	Minimum age	From Birth date	To Birth date
PRE KG	3 YEARS	1/9/2000	31/8/2021
KG one	4 YEARS	1/9/2019	31/8/2020
KG tow	5 years	1/9/2018	31/8/2019
Grade 1	6 YEARS	1/9/2017	31/8/2018

School time

The school hours are as follows:

Days \ Timing	Staff	Students
Monday- Wednesday	7:00 Morning - 3:00 Evening	7:15 Morning - 3:00 Evening
Thursday	7:00 Morning - 3:30 Evening	7:15 Morning - 2:20 Evening

Health and Safety

Al Amal School for the Deaf prioritizes the health and safety of its students and works diligently to ensure the provision of a safe and healthy environment for our deaf students.
A certified school health nurse is available from the School Health Authority, providing healthcare to all students and arranging for their transfer to hospitals and external clinics if necessary.

School Uniform

At Al Amal School for the Deaf - Sharjah, we aim for all students of various ages to wear a uniform and adhere to its wearing rules while always maintaining its cleanliness and elegance.
This reflects the student's pride in belonging to the school. We hope that the rules of wearing the uniform will be optimally reflected both within and outside the school or during external trips. Our students are ambassadors representing the school and you, as their parents, through their elegant and distinctive school attire always.

Uniform Rules

• Wearing the official uniform approved by the school.
• Wearing sports uniform only on sports days, with white sports shoes. Sports shoes or sports uniform are not allowed on non-sports days.
• Wearing the winter jacket provided by the school only during the winter season.
• Always Maintaining their school uniform neatly and clean.
• Female students from fourth grade to twelfth grade must wear a uniform hijab in white or black.
• Adhering to personal hygiene (cutting nails, hair grooming).
• Female students are prohibited from applying henna, nail polish, or cosmetics.

If any student does not comply with the uniform policy mentioned above, the administration will provide a verbal warning for the first offense to comply with the established rules. In case of repeated violation of the school's uniform policy, the parent will be contacted, and the student will not be allowed to enter the school if they continue to violate the official uniform rules

Cafeteria

The cafeteria at Al Amal School for the Deaf is distinguished by its exceptional standards and specifications. Its role is not limited to providing food and drinks but also has an educational and social aspect. It aims to encourage students to adhere to healthy eating habits by providing a variety of healthy foods and beverages according to the guidelines of the Ministry of Education.

Services

The center currently provides the main services, and each service includes a set of supportive services

Admission to SCHS

Registration and Admission at Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services Procedures for registering new students:

• First:
• Attend in person to register at the Social Service Department, in the administration building during official working hours.
• Register using a valid original ID.
• Provide a recent medical report from an accredited entity / Provide a psychological educational report (if available).
• The center is determined based on age group and type of disability.
• Second:
• The school or center's social worker will contact to schedule a personal interview.
• Communicate with the family and inform them of the beneficiary's file acceptance if conditions are met.
• The social worker completes registration data, including filling out the social case study.
• The social worker receives the required documents and health reports as mandatory attachments for the admission process.
• Third:
• The beneficiary pays a non-refundable seat reservation fee of AED 1000.
• The beneficiary pays a non-refundable file opening fee of AED 200 to join the services of the Physical and Occupational Therapy Center or Family Counseling services.
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• Fourth:
• The beneficiary joins the services of the SCHS
• Fifth:
• The beneficiary completes the fee payment procedures in coordination with the school or center's accounting department.
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Mandatory documents for student registration with the Ministry of Education

• Educational Psychological Report..
• Recent Medical and Auditory Report of the student, issued within the last 6 months.
• Letter of Continuation of Study from their current school.
• Copies of the parents passports with valid residency for residents.
• Original Emirates ID card of parents with a copy.
• Copy of the students passport with Unified Number (for citizens) and valid residency visa (for residents).
• Emirates ID card of the student with a copy.
• Copy of the students birth certificate.
• Copy of the students vaccination certificate and their health file from the current school.
• Copy of the registration transcript (for citizens only).
• A copy of the student’s vaccination certificate and the student’s health file from his current school.
• Recent colored passport-sized photos.
• Original Transfer Certificate from the current school.

Achievements

Most important achievements and awards

1) The first school to implement the ministerial curriculum since 1981 and until now, graduating deaf and hard of hearing students from high school and enrolling them in universities.

2) The first school for the deaf and hard of hearing at the state level where the smart learning program is implemented.

3) Educational awards for the school

4) Educational awards for students

5) Local and international awards for students.

6)Membership

7) Local competitions

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Al Amal Kindergarten & School for the Deaf Al Yarmook Branch, Sharjah

The most important basic services provided:

Accompanying facilities

• Classrooms

  Classrooms are the focal point of the educational process. Therefore, we have ensured in their design to be equipped with the latest technology and to provide a stimulating learning environment with various sports activities. Each classroom is equipped with the latest computers and interactive whiteboards to encourage integration between creativity and technology, enhanced by strong educational practices to provide our dear students with an attractive educational environment filled with fun, enjoyment, and interaction.

• Computer Lab

  Considering the rapid development of our technological world, Al Amal School for the Deaf is keen on keeping pace with this development through computer studies, using the latest technologies and software. The school also provides its students with the latest digital resources. Additionally, the school offers computer labs to keep its students updated on the latest technology.

• Science Lab

  A dedicated lab for students aimed at giving them opportunities for designing, experimenting, discovering, and inventing during educational sessions.

• Gymnasium

  Play is an important and vital aspect for developing a child's skills and shaping their personality. Our dear students have all the elements available to enhance their physical, social, creative, and mental capabilities, developing their positive attitudes towards learning, teamwork, leadership skills, and improving general health. Providing a dedicated sports hall for sports activities and competitions.

Health Care

• School clinic

  Al Amal School for the Deaf prioritizes the health of its students, providing a school clinic equipped with all basic health care facilities, with a professional team highly experienced and competent in providing distinguished health care services, hygiene, emergency cases, and all necessary monitoring and attention throughout the day. In emergency health cases, the student is transferred to the hospital for further monitoring and health assurance. Also, agreements have been made with several hospitals to assist in treating deaf students.

Transportation

• School Buses

  Al Amal School for the Deaf aims to provide its students with distinctive and safe services. Therefore, the school provides transportation services for its students in accordance with the regulations and legislation of the Roads and Transport Authority.

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Guardian portal

Parents can now track their children's educational progress through the school's website portal, ensuring secure access using login details. This modern system is designed to provide parents with all the necessary information regarding their children's education, including daily schedules, weekly projects, assessments, parent notifications, and homework assignments.
The school utilizes this electronic portal as a primary means of communication between parents and teachers.

You can access circulars directly through the Parent Portal, click here.

Request the password from the school.