RULES and REGULATIONS

 

 

Rules and Regulations for School Children

Malanday Elementary School

 

INTRODUCTION

In accordance with the education system of the Philippines, all pupils shall abide by these Rules and regulations of the Department of Education during the course of their study at school. In addition to this, each school should have their own set of more specific regulations for students based on these rules and regulations

PURPOSE

The purpose of this document is to help foster good discipline in each and every pupi completing schooling,

- to facilitate the inculcation of good citizenship values, along with religious and cultural values,

- to aid the schools in fostering respectability, productivity, knowledge, skills, and instill good health in the pupils

PLACE OF REGULATION

This regulation is imposed on to all pupils studying in schools of the Kapitan Moy Elementary School. This regulation will be implemented by schools and people involved in providing education. The term ‘school’ in this regulation implies to all common places where education is provided to students.

ARTICLES

1. Respecting the Laws and Regulations

1.1  Every student must follow the laws and principles according to Christian faith, fulfill the obligatory duties and refrain from wrong doings.

1.2 Every student must abide by the laws, rules and regulation of Kapitan Moy Elementary School.

2. School Attendance

2.1 Every pupil should come to school on time. . Pupils participating in any extra activities should be punctual to the activity as well.

2.2 Pupil absent for school due to illness or any other valid reason must present a written reason for the absence, from the parents/guardians to the school, when the pupil returns to school. It is the responsibility of the parents/guardians to send the letter to school and the class teacher should sign this letter as well.

2.3 Pupil infected with a communicable disease, must present a medical certificate from a certified medical practitioner, when the spupil returns to school.

Note: Information on communicable diseases is attached with this regulation.

3 Things needed for School

3.1 All necessary materials should be brought to school according to the school timetable and any material requested by the school should be brought to school too. Other unnecessary materials are not allowed in the school and it is the responsibility of theparents/guardians to see that such unnecessary things are not brought to school.

3.2 Materials brought to the school including the stationary, should be relevant to age and grade. In this respect, the material brought should not be very expensive.

3.3 Materials other than mentioned in article 3.1 are not allowed to be brought to school.

4 School Uniform and Dress Code

4.1 Every student should attend school and other places representing the school wearing the school uniform. This will not be followed in cases where the school has arranged activities that do not require the normal uniform

4.2 Jewelry is not permitted in school except for a necklace/chain that is normally worn by girls. This necklace/chain should not be displayed with the school uniform.

4.3 Boys are not permitted any form of jewelry with or without the uniform.. It is the responsibility of the parent to see the student adheres to, this regulation.

4.4 Hair, of every student must be kept clean and neat.

4.5 Nails should be cut short and clean.

4.6 Make-up is not permitted with the school uniform or when involved with any activity related to school. (NB: exception will be make-up put on for school plays, etc.).

4.7 Dying and colouring of hair and applying hair gel are not permitted.

5 Students Traveling Abroad

5.1 Parents/guardians of student travelling abroad during the school days should inform in writing to the school and a letter of consent has to be taken from the school. Travelling abroad with permission of parents/guardians during the holidays is not included in this category.

5.2 Parents/guardians of student participating in any extra activities during the school holidays should inform in writing to the school and the letter of consent has to be taken from the school before leaving.

6 Protection of School Properties and Rights of Other Students

6.1 Students are not allowed to harm any student, property and/or building inside or out side the school. Getting involved with others in such destructive behaviour is prohibited

6.2 Students are not permitted to take or use another students belonging without their prior permission

6.3 If a student does harm to another student, person, school property and building, the full responsibility of the action and damage has to be taken by that particular student and his/her parents/guardians.

7 Participating in Activities Outside the School

7.1 Students are not permitted to participate in any clubs, associations without the permission of the school or unless the school has given the opportunity to do so. In addition to this, if an Association identifies and need a student they can involve the student, but only after consent has been sought from the parent and the school.

7.2 A student is only permitted to participate in public music shows, drama and other such functions, after the parent/guardian requests the school and obtained a written consent from the school.

7.3 A student can appear in films, public shows; record music for music albums only after consent has been sought from the school. This consent will be given by the school, after the role of the student is assessed by the school, when the parent/guardian to the school submits a written request for consent.

8 Social, ethical and moral considerations for students

8.1 Every student must obey the laws and principles of Islam and respect cultural and moral values of the Maldivian society.

8.2 Every student must respect and obey their parents

8.3 Every student must obey and respect school heads, teachers, and staff of the school.

8.4 Every student should show respect and use appropriate language in communicating with others.

8.5 Every student should be punctual to school and use the time valuably.

8.6 Every student should make good use of the opportunities presented to them, be committed and hardworking

8.7 Every student should learn to economize.

8.8 Every student should respect their elders and show caring for the young

8.9 Students are allowed out on the street after 10pm only with the permission from the parent/guardian Activities organized after 10pm by the school are not included here.

9. Things Prohibited to Students

9.1  Smoking

9.2  Abuse of narcotics drugs

9.3  Riding vehicles without the license

9.4  Involving in physical activities with each other where the societal, behavioural norms are breached

9.5  Being in the school uniform other than for school activities

9.6  Being a member of a club/association and actively participating in it

9.7  Being a part or participating in any riots, chaos, fighting, and rallies

9.8  Marriage

9.9  Involving in any sexual misconduct

9.10  Engaging in political party and participating in any activities organized by them.

9.11  Use of mobile phones during school hours

9.12  In addition to what is mentioned above, any thing that breaches the DepeEd law and the Constitutional Law of the Republic of the Philippines.

10. Student Employment

10.1 Student employed for remuneration is strictly prohibited (assisting in family work that is compatible with age is not included. Work experience with the school consent is also not included in this category).

11 Taking action against children who breaches these rules and regulations

Action should be taken in accordance with the regulations imposed by theDepartment of Education. These include:

11.1 Giving advice and recording the problem

11.2 Suspending from sports and other activities according to the school policy

11.3 Keeping children after school and completing a task (appropriate for students) given by the school.

11.4 Informing the parent and reminding the parent of their duty

11.5 Suspending the student for a limited time

11.6 Warning about expelling the student from school

11.7 Expelling the student from school

NB: Details of the punishment, specific to the breach will be in the school behavioural policy that will be compiled by the school..