As per The Education Act 1995, “Duties of Pupils” sections 150, 151,
Students are expected:
- to attend school regularly and punctually.
- to behave in accordance with the rules of the school.
- to observe standards as set out in the rules of the school with respect to the rights of other persons.
Every student is accountable to:
- the teacher for his or her conduct on the school premises during school hours, and during such hours when the teacher is in charge of the pupil either in class, or out of the school while engaged in authorized school activities conducted in out-of-school hours.
- the principal and members of the teaching staff at any time that he or she is under supervision of the school, including time spent traveling between the school and his or her place of residence.
- the driver of a school bus, and to any other person appointed by the Board for the purposes of supervision during hours when pupils are in the personal charge of such employees, or persons appointed by the Board. Those appointed persons shall be responsible to, and report to the principal.
Students failing to uphold school rules will be subject to intervention and/or discipline as would be exercised by a kind, firm and judicious parent.
References: Education Act, 1995, Section 150, 151, 175