SCHOOL RULES AND REGULATION

The school rules have been  established and they reflect  the school community’s expectations in terms of acceptable standards of behavior, dress and personal presentation in the widest sense. Students are expected to follow the school rules at all times when on the school grounds, representing the school, attending a school activity or when clearly associated with the school i.e. when wearing  school uniform.

 

Students have the responsibility:

 

1.    To attend school regularly

2.    To respect the right of others to learn

3.    To respect their peers and teachers regardless of ethnicity, religion or gender

4.    To respect the property and equipment of the school and others

5.    To carry out reasonable instructions to the best of their ability

6.    To conduct themselves in a courteous and appropriate manner in school and in public

7.    To keep the school environment and the local community free from litter

8.    To observe the uniform code  of the school

9.    To read all school notices and bring them  to their parents’/guardians’ attention

 

 

A. GENERAL CONDUCT

 

Students are representatives of our school from leaving home  until they return and are thus expected to set themselves a high standard of behavior both inside and outside the school.

 

B. THE SCHOOL UNIFORM and GROOMING

 

1. The uniform should be worn tidily and correctly both at school and between home  and school. The full school uniform must be worn at all times. Shirts are to be tucked in; socks are to be pulled up; heel straps in place.  Where a situation arises concerning a student’s uniform, written requests for temporary wearing  of non-regulation items must be referred to the Deputy principal.

 

1. Students are to be clean-shaven at all times while representing the school.

 

1. No visible jewellery is to be worn. Jewellery of religious or cultural  significance may be worn but must be covered at all times.

 

1. A student’s hair must be kept clean  and tidy at all times. The length  of the hair should not be shorter than a “number 2” razor cut. Hair should not be touching the shirt collar and should be off the face.  The fringe when straightened /combed down must not hang  in the eyes. The style of the hair should not be extreme including but not limited to Mohawk, afro, shaved styles and/or patterns, hair tied up and braided. The colour must be the student’s own natural colour; no dye nor highlights are allowed.

 

1. Make-up must not be worn. Students are not permitted to have visible tattoos.

 

 

C. The following are not to be brought on to the school grounds:

 

·     Alcohol or drugs in any form

·     Chemicals

·     Cigarettes or tobacco.

·     Knives or other  weapons.

·     Matches/lighters/explosive or dangerous material.

·     Pornographic or any other  offensive material.

·     Cameras.

·     Mobile phones.

 

NB

If a student is found in possession of a mobile phone in the school grounds or in class in contravention of the school policy, will be sanctioned accordingly. Mobile phones will be confiscated until an agreement is made between the school management and the student`s parent/guardian.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

D. The following are strictly forbidden on school property when students are under school discipline or attending a school function:

 

·      smoking and the use of alcohol  or other  drugs, or being in the company of those who are smoking or using alcohol  or drugs.

·      distributing of literature or any form of written matter (without  the prior permission of the Principal  or Deputy Principal).

E. BULLYING. Any form, verbal or physical, or any means of bullying or victimization is strictly

forbidden.

 

 

F. LITTER. It is the responsibility of every student in the school to ensure that  the school is free from litter. Students are also encouraged to take the responsibility for litter in their immediate vicinity and place  any litter in the pits around the school.

 

G. EXEAT PASSES. Students are required to attend all classes and remain  in the school grounds.Students are only allowed  to leave the school grounds during break  and lunch.

 

H. LEAVE APPLICATIONS.  Parents, please consider carefully the effect on learning  and the consequences of asking for leave during school time. The process of applying for leave is for parents/guardians to write to the Principal  or oral by visiting the school in person Well in advance, notifying dates and the reason for absence. NO PERMISSION will be granted through phone calls,text messages, or any other  form of digital communication.

 

I. LATES. All students must be at school by 6:45 am. Latecomers must report  to the teacher on duty or the class teacher before going to class. The student will only be admitted to class by the teacher upon presentation of a ”Late Pass” from the principal.

 

J. ABSENCES. Absentism will not be tolerated and may lead to termination of studentiship at GEDI SECONDARY SCHOOL. If you know your son/Daughter is going to be absent for any reason please call the

 

K. DAMAGE of any kind must be reported immediately to the Deputy Principal  . In the case of wilful damage or negligence, students will be expected to contribute part or all of the cost of repair.