PETITION TO RECONSIDER THE SEPARATION DECISION OF STUDENT MALEK BILAL HAMAD To: The President of International College Beirut Subject: Request for

8 months ago Featured

Malek should get justice not punished !!! He is the victim of an armed (knife) robbery and he was physically attacked by an adult !! We should all be supporting Malek and give him moral support.

We all support Malek as an ic student

I suggest doing community service for the rest of the year and taking anger management courses is the solution

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8 months ago Featured

I am an ACS mom & i felt that the decision taken to expell Malek is a bit too much since this will affect his future & seperating him from his community for protecting & defending himself is alot. The video is bad, but we all make mistakes & i believe he was misled to the way he should have acted.

This was childish and

Look at both sides of the story, being aggressive isnt a solution, but it’s worth checking both sides before judging

I stand by Malek

He is a kid after all and kids do mistakes and learn , the fault goes to the adult that was not a good example , if he gets kick out this will really encourage the kid to be more aggressive and leads to violence, everyone deserves a chance to correct him/her self.

It is taught in our faith that we all deserve a second chance and be belief that things and people can change

While i completely understand the school's stance against violence, i believe expulsion is too severe in this case.The incident did not take place in IC property, and this student has always shown respect, strong morals, and ambition.He is known to be hardworking and well-mannered, with clear goals for his future.One difficult moment should not erase of positive behavior and dedication. I fully agree that there should be consquences or formal warning rather than full expulsion.This approach wiuld uphold IC' values while still allowing the student to learn from his mistake and continue his education . The future of our children is too important to give up on them when they need our guidance most. I truly hope the administration will reconsider this decision with compassion and undersdanding .

To me he deserve temporarily detention to take lesson but not to loose his academic year which will make things worse and affect his whole future.

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Save malek

Free my boy

The whole truth should be revealed and the school must investigate first

This situation doesn’t deserve an expulsion. The student is still a minor. The consequences should be given by the parents, not the school, since this happened outside of school grounds. Malek is still a child and he deserves an education. He is a smart and ambitious student and has never been in a physical fight before this. He’s been at IC since he was 3 years old, and kicking him out is a very unreasonable and unnecessary decision. The situation doesn’t deserve such a big consequence that can potentially alter his future.

Every child has the right to learn, and this kind of punishment is wrong

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To: The President and Board of Directors, International College, Beirut Subject: Recommended Restorative Disciplinary Action for Student Malek Bilal Hamad (Grade 11) ⸻ I. Background and Context Following the recent disciplinary incident involving Grade 11 student Malek Bilal Hamad, it has been established that the student acted aggressively in response to provocation from an individual six years older. The altercation, while regrettable, occurred under emotionally charged circumstances and in a moment of self-defense. Mr. Hamad’s previous record of exemplary behavior, academic dedication, and positive engagement within the school community are undisputed. The incident appears to be an isolated lapse in judgment rather than a pattern of misconduct. Given these facts, and the school’s longstanding commitment to educating the whole person through justice, empathy, and moral development, we propose a restorative disciplinary response that addresses accountability while promoting growth and reintegration. ⸻ II. Findings and Considerations 1. The student is 17 years old, still in a critical stage of emotional and moral development. 2. Evidence indicates that the confrontation was provoked, and that the older individual involved has a documented history of violent or criminal behavior. 3. The incident has already caused significant emotional distress and public scrutiny that may have disproportionately affected the student’s reputation and well-being. 4. The student has expressed remorse and a willingness to make amends. 5. Permanent expulsion would constitute an irreversible educational disruption inconsistent with the school’s rehabilitative principles. ⸻ III. Recommended Disciplinary Measures To balance fairness with accountability, the following restorative actions are recommended: 1. Suspension and Reintegration • A 10-day suspension to mark the seriousness of the incident. • Reinstatement contingent upon the completi