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St. Hilda's Boys' School - Ooty

St. Hilda's Boys' School - Ooty

Discipline

General Rules & Regulations
Student Handbook

General Rules & Regulations

Guiding every student towards excellence & discipline

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8:30 AM
School starts · Gates close
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80%
Minimum attendance required
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₹500
Fine for late arrival / devices
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4:00 PM
School ends · Extra classes till 4:45
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Important Rules
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Under no circumstance will any form of change in uniform be tolerated — for instance lowering of waistline, using hipsters, etc.
a
Irregular attendance, unjustified or unexplained absence, habitual late coming, disobedience or objectionable behavior of any kind may result in a student being suspended from school. Repeated offences may ultimately result in removal of the student from the school.
b
School property willfully damaged or destroyed will be required to be made good. In addition a heavy fine may also be imposed.
c
Students are not permitted to ride/drive any motorized vehicle inside/outside the school campus nor will they be allowed to park these in the school campus.
d
The classrooms and corridors are not extensions of the playground and hence no playing or running around shall be allowed in these areas of school buildings.
e
Every child should and must possess the School Diary. The Diary should be brought to class every day. If it is lost, a new one must be purchased from the school office.
f
No student is permitted to bring/use mobile phones, cameras, iPod or any other electronic items to the School. Students if found in possession of the same will have it confiscated. A fine of Rs 500/- shall be imposed. The student may also be subject to any other disciplinary action/punishment as the school authority may deem fit.
g
The school is not responsible for the loss of personal belongings. It is not advisable for the students to bring valuables to school.
h
Birthday celebrations or any other celebrations inside the classroom are strictly forbidden. Food ordered from outside is strictly prohibited.
i
Parents can meet the Principal only after seeking prior appointment on Tuesdays or Thursdays between 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm (if working).
j
Students are not permitted to bring sports equipments of any kind into the classroom. They can leave the same in the pigeon holes outside their classrooms.
k
Every student has been allotted an admission number. This has to be mentioned in his fee card. Kindly quote this number in all correspondence with the school.
l
Parents/Guardian are requested to notify the school of any change in address or telephone number.
m
If for any reason a student has to leave school during school hours, one of the parents has to take permission from the Principal. A gate pass/slip should be collected from the main office and should be signed by the Class Teacher and then by the Principal. This must be produced at the gate in order to leave the campus.
n
Speaking in English is compulsory inside the school premises.
o
It is compulsory that the students take their School Diary to the Assembly and the library.
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Punctuality, Absence & Sickness

📅 Daily School Schedule

Assembly8:40 – 9:00 am
First Lesson9:00 am
Junior Break9:40 – 9:50 am
Senior Break10:20 – 10:35 am
Classes ResumeThereafter
Junior Lunch12:00 – 12:35 pm
Senior Lunch1:10 – 1:50 pm
Afternoon SessionUp to 3:50 pm
Evening Break – Juniors (Std I–III)3:15 – 3:30 pm
Evening Break – Seniors (Std IV–XII)3:50 – 4:00 pm
Extra-Curricular / Remedial Classes4:00 – 4:45 pm
b
The gates will be closed at 8:30 am. Late coming will be seriously dealt with.
c
Students must be regular and punctual in attendance.
d
No half day leave will be granted except under very special circumstances. If an appointment is made with a doctor in the morning, the student should not be sent to school on that day.
e
Attendance on National Day like Independence Day, Republic Day and other notified functions of the school is compulsory. Absence without prior approval will be viewed seriously and may invite drastic disciplinary action.
f
Absentees on re-joining school should provide a leave letter from their Parent or Guardian explaining the reason of absence supported by a Medical Certificate in case of illness.
g
Leave Application must be submitted to the Class Teacher.
h
Students afflicted with a serious disease or those who have been exposed to such diseases in their home must complete the quarantine period before re-joining school. This should be indicated on the Medical Certificate.
3
Tuitions & Fees
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As a rule, tuitions are not encouraged. However, if a student has failed in a particular subject, individual attention may be sought from the teacher, with a letter of request addressed to the Principal clearly stating the name of the teacher and the subject.
a
A fine of Rs. 500/- per day will be collected for the students who report late to school after holidays/exeat.
b
The Parent's copy of the challan must be preserved till the end of the next academic year. The name of the student with the correct spellings and initials and his standard and section should be written clearly on all copies of the challan.
c
If fees are in default, appropriate disciplinary measures (including curtailment of facilities) will be taken against the defaulter.
d
Those who opt to use the school bus can pay the fees either as a single remittance or in two installments.
e
The parent's copy of the paid up challan must be produced to the Class Teacher for verification.
4
Examinations
a
All students must appear for all school examinations.
b
No student will be allowed to leave the examination hall/room while the examination is in progress.
c
During examinations students must take care to come in proper uniform.
d
The use of unfair means or malpractice by the student in any examination will entail the annulment of the entire exam. If it occurs during the final examinations, promotion will be denied. If the offence is repeated in subsequent examinations, parents/Guardian will be required to withdraw their son/ward from the school.
e
No re-exam will be conducted for Term I and Term II/Promotion Exam, if a student remains absent.
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Criteria for Promotion
a
Promotion will be considered at the end of the school year only. To gain promotion from one class to another, children must have spent one year in the lower class and must have performed appreciably well during the year.
b
Students absent for any test will not be given another test. In case of illness, medical certificates must be submitted.
c
Children failing twice in the same class will have to be withdrawn at the end of the year.
d
A minimum of 80% of attendance is required during the year for promotion to the next class.
e
Promotion will be based on the cumulative performance of the child in the academic year.
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School Uniform
Monday
Gr 1–3Blue shirt, grey pant, full or sleeveless sweater.
Gr 4–12White long-sleeved shirt, grey pant, half or full sleeved sweater and tie.
Gr 9–12Blazer compulsory.
AllBrown shoes with dark grey woollen socks.
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
Gr 1–12Blue shirt, grey pant, full or half sleeved sweater.
AllBrown shoes with light grey socks.
Wednesday
AllRespective House coloured T-shirt and track suit. House coloured white striped socks and white canvas shoes.
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Shoes must be polished at all times.
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Hair must be neatly combed.
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Nails must be filed from time to time.
These rules and regulations are binding on all students enrolled in the school. Please read carefully and follow diligently.