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School Rules

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CLOTHING

(a) School uniforms should be worn at all times, except for the P.E. uniform which should be worn as timetabled. If the child is not wearing the appropriate uniform, an excuse MUST be written by the parent/guardian and submitted to the class teacher.

(b) Field Trip uniform must be worn for field trips except otherwise stated.

(c) Only white T-shirts are to be worn under boys’ shirts.

(d) Underwear should not be seen.

(e) All shirts and blouses must be monogrammed.

(f) Shirts and blouses should be ironed in the original style, particularly the boys’ collars, as when they were purchased.

(g) Girls are required to wear small silver or gold stopper earrings ONLY, boys will NOT be allowed to wear earrings.

(h) A small black band watch is allowed.

(i) No chains, rings and/or wristbands are allowed.

(j) Nail polish, nail extensions and tattoos are NOT allowed.

(k) Pupils’ finger nails must be kept neatly trimmed at all times.

(l) Socks must be worn above the ankles i.e. between the ankles and calves and must be visible at all times.

HAIRSTYLES

(a) Boys’ haircuts must be kept low and at one level. There must be absolutely no markings of any sort to these haircuts.

(b) Girls’ hair should be neatly combed using burgundy or black “woogies” with burgundy ribbons ONLY.

(c) Extensions to girls’ hair must be simple and of the same colour as the natural hair and no longer than shoulder length.

(d) Rastafarian hairstyles or long hair for boys must be neatly groomed and have the principal’s approval.

(e) Hijabs, if worn, must be simple and white in colour.

DISCIPLINE

(a) Absolutely NO running, playing or loitering in classrooms, the foyer area, the corridors, the staircases or the toilets.

(b) There should be NO excessive playing before the start of morning assembly and during recess. There should be ABSOLUTELY NO playing AFTER SCHOOL.

(c) There should be no eating in classrooms, except at breakfast and at lunch time. There should be absolutely no eating in the toilet areas.

(d) Chewing gum and rubber bands are not to be brought to school.

(e) Pupils should not deface school property i.e. no markings on desks, any walls particularly the toilet walls and no breaking or bending of school property.

(f) All students, as far as possible, should remain in their respective areas.

(g) There should be NO children in the car park or around teachers’ cars.

(h) There should be NO throwing or kicking of missiles e.g. stones, sticks, bottles, cans or any other object which may injure another student or property.

(i) Pupils should enter and leave classrooms in a quiet and orderly manner using the staircases allocated for their levels.

(j) All classrooms should be kept clean and tidy with proper disposal of garbage.

(k) The following behaviours WILL NOT be tolerated:

· Bullying

· Fighting

· Stealing

· Obscene language

· Lying

· Insolence (rude and disrespectful behaviour)

· Tardiness

· Screaming

(l) Climbing and destruction of trees on the school compound is prohibited.

(m) Parents should wait in the specified area for their children (the covered area next to the guard booth).

(n) All visitors must first check with security who will then direct them to the office, BEFORE they can enter any classrooms.

(o) Pupils must purchase edibles (eats and drinks) ONLY from the school’s canteen/cafeteria.

(p) Pupils will not be permitted to leave the school compound before school is dismissed, unless they possess a written approval and are accompanied by a parent / guardian.

(q) Respect must be shown to all members of staff. This includes: teachers, security guards, cleaners and canteen / cafeteria workers at the school.

(r) Parents should send a written excuse saying why homework was not done. ALL homework must be signed by a parent/guardian.

(s) A written excuse is required when pupils are absent. After two (2) days of being absent a parent / guardian must accompany the child to school.

(t) Pupils should participate in all school activities on the curriculum as far as possible.

(u) Pupils should be kept at home if they are ill.

(v) Pupils should be punctual for school. They would be allowed to enter their classes by 8:20 a.m. on mornings. At this time they would put down their book-bags and lunchkits then exit the building.

(w) Pupils will have their lunch and vacate the school building at 12 o’clock daily, except when it is raining where they are expected to be seated quietly in their classrooms..

(x) Pupils are not allowed to wait on the pavement or in the park or in the open areas outside the school on evenings. Pupils must wait on the school compound for their drivers / parents.

(y) If a pupil leaves the school compound without permission, a letter would be issued for the parent to meet with the principal.

(zi) Pupils should not go to the park or play in the park in their school uniform.

(zii) Pupils must not be loitering by vendors outside the school in their school uniform. Once a pupil has left the school compound he / she will not be allowed to re-enter the compound.

N.B.

Parents’ co-operation will be most welcomed in the following ways:

(a) That you drop off your child in front of the pedestrian gate by the guard booth on mornings before 8:25 a.m.

(b) That you wait for them under the shed by the guard booth on afternoons unless it is raining.

(c) Parents who wish to visit the school should do so between 2:20 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. Or make a written request for other visits via the PTC book.

(d) Parents who are desirous of meeting with the principal need to make an appointment to do so.

(e) Parents are NOT ALLOWED to drive into the car park as this poses a danger to the students especially the infants. Parents will only be allowed to drive into the car park if it is raining. On these occasions all pupils must be dropped off and / or picked up at the foyer gate. Parents are also urged to proceed onto the compound at these times with extreme caution.

(f) Parents are not allowed to block the gate or hinder the entrance of vehicles belonging to members of staff or persons working on the compound.

(g) Please ensure that your children are picked up by 3:15 p.m. since all teachers would have vacated the compound by this time.

Parents / Guardians, we would welcome any offers of assistance that can enhance the learning environment and experience of our children. If you have a skill or can assist us in any way kindly inform us.

THANK YOU

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