GENERAL RULES OF THE SCHOOL

1. A pupil who fails to attain the required standard in all the subjects will not be promoted. Reports of general progress will be given in the progress report. Promotions are granted on the basis of the whole year’s performance. A student must acquire a minimum 40% marks. Hence, the importance of regularity in attendance and work. Examinations are meant to confirm the result of the year’s work. The decision of the school authorities with regard to promotion is final.

2. The school reserves the right to dismiss those whose progress in studies is steadily unsatisfactory or whose conduct is harmful to others or whose guardians show little interest in the progress of the wards. Immoral behaviour, grave insubordination, contempt of authorities or willful damage of school property, is always a sufficient reason for immediate dismissal.

3. Parents are earnestly requested to see that their ward/s attend school punctually. They are expected to co-operate with the school by ensuring regularity and discipline, and by taking a keen interest in their ward/s progress. They should check the diary daily and take note of the remarks, and acknowledge the same promptly by putting their signature next to the remark.

4. The school gates will be closed at 08.30 a.m. sharp. Students who come late will have to get a remark entered in their diaries in the place meant for late-comers. Habitual late-comers will be sent home.

5. Students who have been absent must have the reason entered in the ‘Information about Absence’ page of the diary, stating briefly the reason of the absence. Reasons of private nature may be submitted through a letter.

6. A student’s name will be struck off the rolls if he / she is absent without information for a week.

7. All students are expected to come to school daily in freshly laundered uniform, with clean socks and well-polished shoes. Any child who comes to school in a slovenly condition will be kept out of class or sent home. If he/she continues to offend in this respect he/she will be asked to leave the school.

8. If for a serious reason a child is to be taken home, the parent must apply for it in writing. All exemptions / permissions / informations, etc. must be sought through the Principal. A student will not be sent home with any other person, unless he/she produces an authorization letter of the parents.

9. No student is allowed to leave the school premises without the permission of the Principal or the Vice-Principal.

10. Every student is obliged to take part in singing, physical and cultural classes, games and other school activities.

11. No books, periodicals, pictures or newspapers, except those allowed by the school, shall be brought to school or circulated, without the permission of the Principal.

12. Students are responsible for the safe custody of their books and belongings. They should have their books neatly covered and labeled.

13. Children are not allowed to buy eatables from vendors outside the school campus.

14. Parents should not bring / send eatables, books etc. to their ward, during school hour.

15. Parents / Guardians are not allowed to meet their children or the teachers during school hours, without the prior permission of the Principal.

16. In case of an emergency / some urgency, please send a note through the gate-keeper and wait at the reception for the reply.

17. Students are expected to behave in a courteous and gentle manner on all occasions. They should address their teachers and all members of the staff with due respect and politeness. Good moral behaviour and gentle ways are prerequisites of every student. They should always remember that the school is judged by their conduct.

18. Parents and students should comply with the requirements and regulations of the school.

19. As the medium of instruction is English students should be helped to follow their classes easily and intelligently by a certain amount of regular conversation in English at home. On the school campus students have to speak in English.

20. Children who are ill should not be sent to school to attend class or to appear for tests. The chances are that he/she will do badly and consequently, spoil the record of his/her term work. Cases of illness are settled on the basis of the term work in consultation with the teachers and his/her previous records.

21. Parents are expected to make their own transport arrangements whenever students are asked to come before or remain after school hours for activities.

22. Student’s participation in co-curricular activities of the school after/outside school hours is compulsory. Parents need to give in writing why they seek exemption from co-curricular activities if they so desire.

23. Students and parents are requested not to offer any presents or gifts to teachers.

24. After school if by chance a student misses the conveyance, he/she should not try to go home on one’s own, but should immediately inform the school office.