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St. Hilda's Boys' School - Ooty

St. Hilda's Boys' School - Ooty

Rules & Regulations

General Rules & Regulations
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School Handbook
General Rules & Regulations
All students and parents are expected to read and abide by the following
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Important Rules

Core conduct and discipline standards for all students

🚫 Under no circumstance will any form of change in uniform be tolerated — lowering of waistline, using hipsters, etc.

a
Attendance & Discipline
Critical

Irregular attendance, unjustified absence, habitual late coming, disobedience or objectionable behavior may result in a student being suspended from school. Repeated offences may ultimately result in removal of the student.

b
School Property

School property willfully damaged or destroyed will be required to be made good. In addition a heavy fine may also be imposed.

c
Motorized Vehicles

Students are not permitted to ride/drive any motorized vehicle inside/outside the school campus, nor will they be allowed to park on the campus.

d
Classrooms & Corridors

Classrooms and corridors are not extensions of the playground. No playing or running around shall be allowed in these areas.

e
School Diary
Compulsory

Every child must possess the School Diary and bring it to class every day. If lost, a new one must be purchased from the school office.

f
Electronic Devices
Banned

No student may bring/use mobile phones, cameras, iPod or any other electronic items. If found, they will be confiscated and a fine of Rs 500/- imposed. Further disciplinary action may follow.

g
Personal Belongings

The school is not responsible for loss of personal belongings. It is not advisable to bring valuables to school.

h
Celebrations & Outside Food
Forbidden

Birthday celebrations or any other celebrations inside classrooms are strictly forbidden. Food ordered from outside is strictly prohibited.

i
Meeting the Principal

Parents can meet the Principal only after prior appointment on Tuesdays or Thursdays between 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm (if working).

j
Sports Equipment

Students must not bring sports equipment into classrooms. They can leave items in the pigeon holes outside their classrooms.

k
Admission Number

Every student has an admission number on their fee card. Quote this number in all correspondence with the school.

l
Change of Address

Parents/Guardian must notify the school of any change in address or telephone number.

m
Leaving During School Hours

If a student needs to leave during school hours, a parent must seek permission from the Principal. A gate pass must be collected from the main office, signed by the Class Teacher and Principal, and produced at the gate.

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Language on Campus
Compulsory

Speaking in English is compulsory inside the school premises.

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Diary to Assembly & Library
Compulsory

Students must take their School Diary to the Assembly and the library at all times.

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Punctuality, Absence & Sickness

School hours, attendance requirements and leave policy

a
School Hours & Daily Schedule
8:30 am – 4:00 pm

The school hours are from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. The schedule is as follows:

Assembly8:40 – 9:00 am
First Lesson9:00 am
Junior Break9:40 – 9:50 am
Senior Break10:20 – 10:35 am
Junior Lunch12:00 – 12:35 pm
Senior Lunch1:10 – 1:50 pm
Afternoon SessionUntil 3:50 pm
Evening – Juniors (I–III)3:15 – 3:30 pm
Evening – Seniors (IV–XII)3:50 – 4:00 pm
Extra-Curricular / Remedial4:00 – 4:45 pm
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b
Gate Closure

The gates will be closed at 8:30 am. Late coming will be seriously dealt with.

c
Regular Attendance

Students must be regular and punctual in attendance at all times.

d
Half Day Leave

No half day leave will be granted except under very special circumstances. If a doctor's appointment is made in the morning, the student should not be sent to school on that day.

e
National Day Attendance
Compulsory

Attendance on National Days (Independence Day, Republic Day) and other notified functions is compulsory. Absence without prior approval may invite drastic disciplinary action.

f
Re-joining after Absence

Absentees must provide a leave letter from Parent/Guardian with the reason, supported by a Medical Certificate in case of illness.

g
Leave Application

Leave application must be submitted to the Class Teacher.

h
Serious Disease / Quarantine
Health Notice

Students with a serious disease or those exposed to such diseases at home must complete the quarantine period before re-joining school. This must be indicated on the Medical Certificate.

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Tuitions & Fee Policy

Fee payment, challans, and tuition guidelines

📚 As a rule, tuitions are not encouraged. However, if a student has failed in a subject, individual attention may be sought from the teacher with a letter addressed to the Principal, clearly stating the teacher's name and subject.

a
Late Reporting Fine
Rs. 500/- per day

A fine of Rs. 500/- per day will be collected for students who report late to school after holidays/exeat.

b
Challan Copy

The Parent's copy of the challan must be preserved till the end of the next academic year. The student's name, initials, standard and section must be clearly written on all copies.

c
Fee Default
Action Taken

If fees are in default, disciplinary measures including curtailment of facilities will be taken against the defaulter.

d
School Bus Fees

School bus fees may be paid either as a single remittance or in two installments.

e
Challan Verification

The parent's copy of the paid challan must be produced to the Class Teacher for verification.

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Examinations

Rules and conduct for all school examinations

a
Appearing for Exams

All students must appear for all school examinations without exception.

b
Leaving the Exam Hall

No student will be allowed to leave the examination hall/room while the examination is in progress.

c
Proper Uniform

During examinations, students must take care to come in proper uniform.

e
Absent During Exam

No re-exam will be conducted for Term I, Term II, or Promotion Exam if a student remains absent.

d
Unfair Means & Malpractice
Severe Consequences

🚫 Use of unfair means or malpractice will result in annulment of the entire exam. During final exams, promotion will be denied. If repeated, parents will be required to withdraw their ward from school.

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Criteria for Promotion

Standards and requirements for advancement to the next class

a
End of Year Evaluation

Promotion is considered at the end of the school year only. Children must have spent one year in the lower class and performed appreciably well.

b
Absence from Tests

Students absent for any test will not be given another test. In case of illness, medical certificates must be submitted.

c
Failing Twice
Withdrawal

Children failing twice in the same class will have to be withdrawn at the end of the year.

d
Minimum Attendance
80% Required

A minimum of 80% attendance is required during the year for promotion to the next class.

e
Cumulative Performance

Promotion will be based on the cumulative performance of the child in the academic year.

📊 Academic performance ✅ Min. 80% attendance 📅 One full year in class ❌ Withdrawn if failed twice
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School Uniform

Day-wise uniform requirements for all grades

Monday
GradesUniform Requirements
Grades 1–3Blue shirt, grey pant, full or sleeveless sweater.
Grades 4–12White long-sleeved shirt, grey pant, half or full sleeved sweater and tie.
Grades 9–12Blazer compulsory.
Entire SchoolBrown shoes with dark grey woollen socks.
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
GradesUniform Requirements
Grades 1–12Blue shirt, grey pant, full or half sleeved sweater.
Entire SchoolBrown shoes with light grey socks.
Wednesday
GroupUniform Requirements
Entire SchoolRespective House coloured T-shirt and track suit. House coloured white striped socks and white canvas shoes.
General Grooming Standards
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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.