GUIDELINES TO STUDENT BEHAVIOUR Introduction It is recognised that a handbook for students, parents and teachers will not contain a comprehensive list of all forms of proper behaviour, types of relationships or forms of operation. It is therefore understood that guidelines are provided and where incidents occur which are not identified in writing, then the Principal and/or Vice Principal with a senior member of staff may determine, upon consultation, what constitutes proper or improper behaviour given the precepts upon which this school is founded. The rules of the school therefore relate to, and incorporate matters associated with its operations, traditions, and the code of conduct as prescribed by the Ministry of Education, all of which relate to accepted standards for good human relations and success in learning. Once a student is a registered member of the school, then proper behaviour applies ‘in-school’ as well as ‘out-of-school’, also ‘in-uniform’ as well as ‘out-of-uniform.’ We feel that a student of our institution should uphold the values and principles for which the school stands and must do her utmost to practise these in school as well as in her community. The role that parents/guardians play in cooperating with the school is most important as the school seeks to work with parents/guardians in the development of their children to maximise their potential in all spheres of life.
General Operations of the School Attendance
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Attendance at school and classes is compulsory.
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Students are required to have an official school ID in their possession at all times. This is to be presented upon request and is compulsory for sitting examinations. If a student wishes to leave the school premises during normal school hours she must bring a written request from her parents when she reports to school in the morning. This should be signed by her Form Teacher and taken to the office by the student just before she leaves. She will be required to sign the ‘Leave of Absence’ book and will then be given a pass, which she must hand to the guard at the gate. During the period of examinations or any other period when normal school hours do not necessarily apply, once a student has reported to school she may not leave the campus before the designated time without a written request from her parent/guardian.
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