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Rules of the School
- Pupils must attend school regularly and be punctual for class. They should arrive at the school atleast ten minutes before the first bell is rung. Any pupil coming late will not be allowed to enter the class without permission from the Principal.
- Absence from school must be supported by a leave letter from the parent or guardian of the pupil.If absence on account of illness lasts for more than three days, the application for leave must be made to the Principal accompanied bya Regd. Doctor’s Certificate.
- Pupils must come to school neat and tidy in their uniform. Pupils who do not come in full uniform will be excluded from class.
- Pupils absent from examinations will be considered as having failed, unless it is established that their absence was due to illness.
- No pupil is permitted to engage any of the school teachers as private tutors in the school without the written sanction of the Principal.
- Pupils are not allowed to leave the school premises without permission from the Principal.
- It is forbidden to write, scribble or splash ink on the school or compound walls or in any way disfigure or damage school property. Severe action will be taken against pupils not adhering to this rule. The cost of repairs or replacement will be charged to the parent. Hands in pockets, slouching gait, untidy dress, dirty shoes, being unwashed and in the case of senior students, unshaven, are misdemeanours.
- Every pupil must take part in physical training and games unless declared unfit on medical grounds or exempted by the Principal. Pupils are forbidden to join any outside sports organisation without prior permission from the Principal.
- The school is not responsible for goods lost by pupils. It is advisable not to bring valuable articles (expensive watches, fountain pens or gold ornaments) to school.
- Students are strictly forbidden to have cellular phones in their possession in the school premises and if it is captured, it will be destroyed in the presence of the owner. A fine will be imposed and other disciplinary action will also be taken.
- All pupils must attend the general assembly daily at 8.40 am. Students will assemble class wise and absolute silence must be maintained while they get into line and while going back to their respective classrooms.
- Those who go home alone, particularly after games, should not loiter on the way, but be prompt in returning home.
- Fire works will not be allowed inside the campus in connection with any festival or celebration.
- The school reserves the right to dismiss pupils whose diligence or progress in studies is steadily unsatisfactory or whose conduct is harmful to other pupils or whose guardians and parents show little interest in their progress.
- All pupils must participate in the games programme. Credit will be for effective participation.
- The Character Certificate which may be issued to a pupil when leaving the school will depend entirely on his behaviour during his school career; ie. on how he has kept the School Rules.
- The pass mark in all subjects for all students is 40. Consideration will be shown for participation in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.
- The school has th e following clubs, viz. cricket/ Table Tennis / Shuttle / Chess/ Skating / Badminton / Lawn Tennis / Catering / Karate / Music & Band. All boarders are expected to be members of atleast one club and day scholars are encouraged to become members.
- Students found copying and practicing other unfair means during examinations will be awarded a zero in that particular examination and they also run the risk of being detained.
- For those students who fail to write any examination, the average of other examinations will be considered for promotion. No separate exam will be conducted.
- Students of Std. X should obtain 75% in Science and Math in the quarterly, half yearly and Revision I & 11 exams, if they are aspiring to join Group A or B in Std. XI.
- Students are expected to converse only in English while in the school, except during the 2nd Language session.
