School Norms

Attendance and Punctuality

• Kindly ensure that your child is regular, punctual and disciplined.
• If your child is absent for one day or two, the record of his absence must be mentioned on the ERP.
• Students who have been sick for three days or more should bring their application and medical certification on the day of joining. In case the leave is prolonged, school should be intimated about the same.
• Absence from the school on social functions should be discouraged. There is no provision for a half day leave.
• Do not send your child to the school to attend classes or even for weekly test, when sick.
• If due to certain exigencies, a student has to leave the campus during school hours under his own arrangement, the following rules will be observed:
  • Only authorized persons mentioned in the I card will be allowed to pick up the child . In absence of the parent or guardian, an authority letter from the parent is mandatory to pick up a child. Parents’ identity card must be produced at the school gate.
  • A permission slip must to be obtained from the school and deposited at the school gate before leaving the school campus.

Late Arrival:

• The names of the late arrivals will be noted down . In case repeated late arrivals, parents will be asked to take the child back home.
• However, the above is not applicable to the students travelling by school bus.
• The school gates will close 10 minutes after the school begins.

Absence and Leave:

• Repeated absence without leave or unexplained absence for more than six consecutive days renders the student liable to have his/her name struck off the rolls; Re-admission may be granted only on payment of fresh admission fee, provided the vacancy still exists.
• All children are expected to attend school on the opening day after every vacation. Those absent because of sickness must present a medical certificate before they join the class.
• A child returning to school after suffering from an infectious or contagious disease should produce a fitness certificate from a doctor.
• Students suffering from any one of the following diseases must observe the prescribed period of quarantine before returning to the class:
  • Chicken Pox-Till complete falling of scabs.
  • Measles-Two weeks after the rash disappear.
  • Mumps-Until the swelling has gone.
  • Whooping Cough-Six weeks.
  • Jaundice-Six weeks.

Dress Code/School Uniform:

• Students should be habitually clean and always neatly dressed. The school uniform should be worn on all the working days and for all the school functions.
• Students who are untidily dressed or not in proper uniform will be sent back home.
• Students are required to attend all school functions, Open house/activity in or outside the school in school uniform only.
• All boys (except Sikhs) must keep their hair short. Girls must tie their hair neatly with black bands. Girls are allowed to wear only small ear tops or studs.
• No other jewellery is permitted. Students are strictly prohibited from applying mehndi, nail polish or hair color. Stringent action will be taken against defaulters.
• Each student must carry his/her neatly ironed handkerchief.
• The name, class & section of the child should be clearly marked on all the belongings.

Transport:

• The students and parents can take help of the school transport services or even ply their own vehicles for reaching the school campus.
• The school has dedicated Air-Conditioned transport service which assist in pick up and drop of students to and from the school campus daily. The daily commuters can take the route chart from the school desk and sign up for the school bus facility accordingly.
• A Student’s Bus ID is provided with the respective Bus number of their travel to ensure their safe travel identity.
• The bus transport service provided by the school is quality and safety checked by school for complete safety of the students. The buses do not promote regular passengers into the bus. Historical check of the identities of the drivers and bus conductors are done on the regular basis. Kindly refer to the instruction given below:
• Instructions For Using School Transport
  • Bus services will be discontinued with immediate effect due to non-payment of Bus Transport Fee.
  • Parents are requested not to board school buses to see off or receive their wards.
  • Parents should not try to overtake and stop the School bus to facilitate the boarding of their wards as this endangers the safety of the bus and its occupants. This act will lead to strict disciplinary action.
  • Parents should not argue with the teachers present in the bus or the conductor / driver. If there is any problem, a written communication should be forwarded to the Administrative office.
  • Under no circumstances are students allowed to go behind or under the parked buses within the school campus. Students are also not allowed to sit in the parked buses during school hours.
  • Under no circumstances, should students touch the instrument panel of the buses.
  • A student using the school bus is expected to be at the bus stop at least ten minutes before the scheduled arrival of the bus. The student has to be on the correct side of the arriving bus.
  • The scheduled pick-up time is available with the Transport-in-charge at the school. The school reserves the right to alter the timings, routes and stops as and when necessary.
  • Students are issued an I card. The card should be worn by the student on school days.
  • If any parent whose child is availing school transport service wishes to take their ward privately in his/her own transport, he/she has to collect the
  • Permission Slip from the school authorities half an hour before the end of the last class.
  • Students are allowed to use only the allotted bus and bus stop. No change can be allowed without prior written permission of the school.
  • If a student misses his allotted bus he should not try to board any other bus. It is the responsibility of the parents to drop off their wards to the school. However the student will return by the allotted bus.
  • The school will not be held responsible for any lapse in the bus services. In case of any discrepancy, parents may meet the Transport-in-charge.
  • The buses will not wait for latecomers.
  • Students should stay away from the main road until the bus arrives.
  • No student should come near the entry door of the bus until it comes to a complete halt. The front door of the bus is the only authorised entrance and exit.
  • Boarding and alighting from buses should be done in silence and in an orderly manner.
  • All students must occupy vacant seats immediately after boarding their respective buses. Reservation of seats for co-commuters are not allowed under any circumstances.
  • No student should travel standing on the footboard.
  • Students must not move around in the bus when it is in motion.
  • The students must make sure that the aisle of the bus is clear, school bags and other belongings are placed properly.
  • Students must not put any part of their body outside the bus. They should not put their hands out even for waving.
  • No object should be discarded inside or thrown outside the bus.
  • Consumption of edibles is not permitted in the buses.
  • Unruly behaviour like shrieking, shouting and playing foul is strictly prohibited. Courteous behaviour is expected at all times.
  • The driver’s attention must not be distracted for any reason.
  • The drivers are authorised to stop buses at the designated stops only. The list of stops is prepared keeping in view the convenience and safety of all bus commuters and is always subject to change.
  • The bus monitor on duty is responsible for maintaining discipline in thebuses. Any serious offence must be reported to the Co-ordinator/ school authority immediately.
  • In case of any change, of a temporary or permanent nature, in transport pick-up / drop point or transport route, the permission for the same has to be sought by making an application to the Transport department at the School office.
  • In case of permanent change of transport route, the application must be filed at the School Office.
  • Parents have to ensure that their wards do not go to and fro from bus stops unescorted.
  • Parents (or whoever is authorised by the parents) have to produce the
  • Parent I Card at the bus stop to receive their wards from the respective bus drop points. Teachers/staff may ask for the same in case of any doubt, failing which the student will be brought back to the school and will be handed over only on production of escort card.
  • The Transport service charges for the scheduled route/routes will be as per notification.
  • A parent, who withdraws the transport facility, may not be given the transport service facility if requested again. The amount is payable along with the school fees on a quarterly basis.
  • Bus services will be discontinued without further notice for children who do not follow bus rules, damage accessories in the bus, offend passers – by with their actions or words.
  • If any student is reported to be throwing objects outside from the school bus, strict disciplinary action will be taken against him/her.
  • No withdrawal would be considered without prior written one month clear Information.

Before and After School Hours

Objective: To arrive at, and depart from school in a safe and orderly manner.

Expected Behaviour:

Before School Hours:

• Students coming to School by self mode of transport must be dropped off in front of the School Gate.
• Students will alight from buses in a safe and orderly manner.
• Students should not ride skate boards, roller blades or scooters to School.
• A Student’s Bus ID is provided with the respective Bus number of their travel to ensure their safe travel identity.
• Students will always use respectful and appropriate language.

After School Hours:

• Students who ride the bus will go directly from class to the bus loading area and will wait calmly in the bus parking area. They must wait until invited to board the bus by the driver or the helper on board.
• Students will wait in queue and will not disturb the line.
• After the school is over, students who travel on their own will go home directly or meet their waiting parent.

Hallways and stairways

Objective: To create a safe and quiet environment in the hallways and stairways where people interact with courtesy and respect.

Expected Behaviour:

• They must always listen to, and follow the instructions of the In-charge on duty.
• Students need to seek permission from the In-charge on duty before retrieving a ball from the parking lot, the street, or neighbour’s yard.
• When the recess ends, students must stop all activities, stack all equipment in the appropriate place and line up immediately.
• Eatables are not permitted on the play ground.
• Students must follow safety guidelines, as instructed, when using any equipment.
• Students are required to settle differences peacefully and to ask for adult help when needed.
• Students are not allowed to carry personal toys, sports cards, sports equipment, electronic games, radio, personal stereos or headphones to School.
• Students must show respect and kindness to others.
• Students are not permitted to kick or throw balls at the school windows and walls or kick balls onto the roof.
• Students must ensure that their ball does not hurt other students or persons on the school campus.
• Students must learn to share and take turns with all playground equipment.

While using Restrooms

Objective: To ensure respectful behaviour and appropriate use of the restroom.

Expected Behaviour:

• Students are required to demonstrate the same behaviour in the restrooms as is required in their classrooms.
• If the restroom must be used during class, students will note their exit from and return to the classroom in the manner specified by their teacher.
• Students will strictly use restrooms properly, and leave them clean for others who follow.
• Students must always flush the toilet; and remember to turn off all taps and flush corks without fail.
• Students must wash their hands before returning to class or playground.
• Writing obscene graffiti on the walls is not desirable or permissible.

School Bus

Objective: To ensure that the students travelling by the School transport follow appropriate guidelines for the safety and comfort of all the students travelling with them.

Expected Behaviour:

• Students should use appropriate language while traveling in the school bus.
• Students must ensure that they keep the bus clean and free off litter.
• Students must carry an extra packet to keep the leftovers and not litter the bus.
• It is important that students always co-operate with the Driver/Helper.
• Students must stay in their seat for their safety and the safety of others. They should not stand or run in the bus.
• Students should not lean out of the bus windows. They must keep head, hands and feet inside the bus at all times.
• Unruly behaviour like shrieking and shouting is strictly prohibited. Any act of indiscipline in the school bus on the part of a student will result in withdrawal of bus facility.

Bullying

Objective: The School seeks to ‘Provide a safe and secure environment for learning and ‘Promotes habits of mutual respect, courtesy and an awareness of togetherness and inter-dependence.

Expected Behaviour:

• The student will not act unfriendly or threateningly to anyone.
• The student will not push, kick, hit, punch or exhibit any act of violence.
• The student will not indulge in name calling, sarcasm, spreading rumors and teasing.
• The student will not indulge in racial taunts, painting graffiti or making obscene gestures.
• The student will not indulge in unwanted physical contact or sexually abusive comments or focus on any issue of sexuality.
• The student will not indulge in Virtual or Cyber bullying, use of email or e- texts.