The Orchid School
Baner - Mhalunge Road, Baner,
Pune: 411045, Maharashtra, India

Tel: + 91 20 65007681, 66202702
Email: contactus@theorchidschool.org

Our Discipline Policy

The aim of school discipline is to create a safe and happy learning environment for the children while they are at school, teaching children appropriate behavior and helping them become independent and responsible people. Every student has the right to be safe in school, be treated with compassion, and the right to hear and be heard.  Therefore any action by any student or adult that infringes upon the above rights will result in serious consequences.

In order to maintain an environment conducive to attaining the highest quality of education, the following are policies and procedures relating to student conduct which delineate unacceptable behavior and provide the basis for sound disciplinary practices.

TOS will enforce these policies and procedures fairly, uniformly, and consistently.

The purpose of this document is to outline the policy and necessary procedures to safeguard the right of each child to a secure environment, provide for a just approach in promoting proper student conduct, and deter unacceptable behavior.

While there are clear consequences, for not following rules, appreciation for following rules, is just as, if not more important.  Hence, along with the negative remarks pages, a page for positive feedback is incorporated in this diary. Teachers throughout the year will put in positive remarks for students that show respect and regard for rules or even improvement in any aspect of their behavior.

PART A   outlines the rules and the consequence for non compliance with the rules.

PART B provides norms on safety measures and behaviour that students need to follow and adults need to monitor and reinforce.

PART A- RULES AND CONSEQUENCES

RULE

CONSEQUENCE

MISBEHAVIOUR

Misbehaviour includes

-BULLYING( Verbal and nonverbal)/PHYSICAL    Fighting/USING FOUL LANGUAGE

-Insubordination towards school personnel (Consistently refusing to comply with instructions)

-Damaging PROPERTY belonging to Peers or school

-others

For every infraction, a remark will be given in the relevant section of the student’s diary. After every third remark a consequence depending on the nature of the misbehavior, will be administered. The consequence may range from missing out on privileges such as lunch time play, detention, to suspension from school.

After 3 remarks, for a serious misbehavior, the student may be sent back home immediately. Students who violate bus safety rules may be denied bus transportation.

In such instances, the parents need to make arrangements for picking up the child.

HOME/CLASSWORK

Class III onwards, it is the student’s responsibility to complete the work assigned to them in the class, for home work, projects and assignments. In case of absence from school, the student needs to make sure that the work is completed within a reasonable amount of time. Parents of Pre-primary and students until Class III need to ensure the same.

A remark will be given in the relevant section of the student’s diary for incomplete work. Class III onwards, after every three remarks, the student will be given detention (supervised by adults, and informed to the parents beforehand). For detention, the students need to wait in school from 3.15-4 pm (completing the work). In such instances, the parents need to make arrangements for picking up the child.

Projects/Assignments that are not submitted on the due date will not be marked by the teacher.

MATERIAL

Students of Class III and above need to make sure they take responsibility of bringing any material that has been asked for, to school. This includes books, notebooks, stationery, activity material etc. Parents of Pre-primary and students until Class III need to ensure the same.

A remark will be given in the relevant section of the student’s diary for every time the rule is not followed. Class III onwards, after every three remarks, depending upon the situation, nature of material missing etc, the student will either get detention from 3.15-4.00 pm or the parents/guardian will be called to school to  deliver the missing material.

PUNCTUALITY

The school timings are 8.30 am – 3.15 p.m. Students need to be in the school premises by 8.30 am (as per the school clock).

 Students need to attend school on days where attendance is compulsory (refer to A-Z).

A remark will be given in the relevant section of the student’s diary for every time the rule is not followed. After every three remarks, the student will be sent back home.

 

UNIFORM

Students need to come to school in complete uniform, as per the time table.

A remark will be given in the relevant section of the student’s diary for every time the rule is not followed. After every three remarks if the student is still not in complete uniform, he/she will not be allowed in the classroom until the parents/guardian delivers the uniform or missing item to school.


As a consequence for regular misbehaviour or not followin class/school rules,a strong remark will feature in the students's report card.This will affect the student's cumulative,continuous evaluation.

 

NOTE FOR PARENTS-

Please sign the remarks that are given in the diary.

In case of queries, clarifications, do make an appointment and meet the concerned teacher.

Please remember the rules and consequences are for the safety and well being of all the students of The Orchid School.

PART B BEHAVIOUR AND SAFETY NORMS

INCLUSION

Work in cooperation and share responsibilities

Respect each other

Help each other

No teasing, especially about looks, abilities, names or families.

RESOURCES

Use resources like paper, water, electricity, and other materials responsibly.

Save, reuse, reduce and recycle

PLAYGROUND

Include everyone in the game.

Don’t harm one another.

Take proper care of the equipment– ball, bat, hoops, nets, etc.

Share the equipment and wait for your turn.

STAIRCASE, CORRIDOR & LIFT

Walk in a line on the left

No pushing

No skipping steps or climbing on the railing

Use lift only when accompanied by an adult and when you have a lift pass signed by the school nurse

BUS

Be in time at the bus pick-up stop

Listen and follow bus kaka/maushi's instructions

No pushing/pulling each other when climbing or getting off the bus

No fighting over a certain spot in the bus

No leaning out of the bus window or door

FOOD

Have wholesome, healthy food

Finish your food

Eat food only in the designated areas

Wash hands before and after eating

Be in time at the bus pick – up stop

Listen and follow bus kaka/maushi’s instructions

No pushing/pulling each other when climbing or getting off the bus.

No fighting over a certain spot in the bus

No leaning out of the bus window or door

LIBRARY

Return books in time.

No scribbling in textbooks, notebooks or library books.

Mend books immediately, when the cover or pages come off.

Use a cloth bag while taking and bringing library books



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