School Discipline

Discipline is the law of nature. Without it, nothing works. Inculcating discipline amongst children is the most significant aspect of education and is not confined to school alone. Parents, too, must co-operate with the school in observing these norms:

  • Attendance is compulsory for celebration of National Days.
  • Irregular attendance, unjustified or unexplained absence from school, habitual late coming, leaving the school premises without permission, disobedience and any type of unruly and objectionable behavior are considered to be grave acts of indiscipline on the part of a student which can lead to his/her permanent expulsion from the school.
  • The school uniform, only in prescribed school colour, should be immaculate, clean and smart, and should be worn on all working days and functions. Actions will be taken against students who are habitually improperly dressed.
  • Students on their way to and from the school are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible manner. Being on the road in any mode of transport entails caution, care and attention to safety rules.
  • Students who expect to reach home late after the school due to personal reasons must inform their parents/ guardians in advance.
  • Students are expected to take proper care of the school property. It is for their convenience. They should not break any item of furniture and fixtures within the school.
  • They should not write, scratch or engrave graffiti on desks, chairs and other surfaces.
  • They should not damage or remove things belonging to other students.
  • Damage done even by accident must be reported at once to the Principal/ Supervisor/Class Teacher. Anyone who notices something damaged must report the matter to any of the personnel mentioned above.
  • If a student causing damage to the school property is identified, he/she will be charged with a fine.
  • In the event of collective damage to school property in a classroom, the entire class occupying that classroom will have to bear the cost of damages.
  • The school is not to be held responsible for the loss of personal belongings. It is not advisable for students to bring valuables to the school.
  • Parents are requested not to give more than Rs. 100/-to their ward. If for some reason, he has to bring more, written information must be sent to the class teacher.
  • Running and shouting in the school premises is not allowed. While using staircases and corridors, all must keep to the left. Loitering in the lobby and the office areas is strictly forbidden even during recess.
  • Students are strictly forbidden from purchasing eatables from unauthorized vendors/hawkers near the school premises.
  • No money collection for any purpose is allowed to be made in the school.
  • At the end of each examination, all students are issued their report cards which are to be signed by their parents/guardians and then returned to the school.
  • Bus monitors and Bus staff are responsible for orderly behavior in the bus. They must ensure that only those students who hold a valid bus pass travel in the bus. Any unruly and in disciplined behavior while travelling in the bus will result in withdrawal of the bus facility.
  • It is compulsory for all students to attend the assembly.
  • All our students should observe high standards in their general get up, deportment and conduct.
  • Use of foul, unparliamentarily language is a punishable offence.
  • In order to acquire competency in spoken English, all students must converse in English while they are in school.
  • Using unfair means in a test or examination is a grave offence. A student who is found using unfair means will be awarded zero in the subject and will be issued a strict warning. Repetition of the same offence will result in his/her expulsion from the school.
  • Students are not permitted to carry cellular phones and pagers to the school. If a student brings a mobile phone to the school, it will be confiscated for a period of one months and a fine of Rs 2000 will be imposed. They are not allowed to use school phones without permission. They cannot be called to the school offices to attend to phone calls during school hours. However, in case of emergency, the telephone may be used by the students.
  • Misbehavior inside the school premises or in the school conveyance may also lead to disciplinary action against the concerned student. Objectionable behavior, use of abusive language, discourtesy and disrespect to the teachers, disobedience and irregular attendance will also lead to strict disciplinary action.
  • Students are not allowed to drive motorized vehicles such as cars, scooters and motorcycles within or outside the school.
  • Under no circumstances will crackers, fireworks, firearms and any other inflammable material be permitted in school. A student indulging in any act of indiscipline could be suspended / expelled from the school.
  • Bunking classes or school is strictly prohibited.
  • Writing on shirt/uniform is a punishable offence.
  • Retribution Card: In order to maintain discipline in the school, the system of retribution cards is followed. Any of the below mentioned misbehavior or indiscipline can lead to the student being given a retribution card. The card is issued to the student in the presence of the parent. It will be issued by the coordinator for a period of 3 days and signed by the headmistress. The card will be returned to the Coordinator on the 4th working day. 3 retribution cards will lead to one yellow card.