RULES AND REGULATIONS

PARENTAL CO-OPERATION

  • Parents are requested to co-operate with the school in its attempt to help the children’s progress by paying attention to their regularity, punctuality, discipline and by taking interest in their work.   They should check the diary of their ward and note the home work set and any other instructions given. They are advised to check their bags to see if any notice or invitation is sent.
  • Parents are requested to inform the school if there is any change in their address.
  • Punctuality is to be strictly observed.   All students should be in the school premises by 8.00 am sharp.

SCHOOL HOURS

School hours are from 8.00 am to 1.40 pm Monday to Saturday.   Children should not be brought to school before 7.30 am not left after 2.00 pm during school days.  This policy will be strictly enforced.    These timings should be strictly followed.

ASSEMBLY

Every Hill Top School student is required to attend the morning assembly which begins at 8.00 am.   Students must be in their class rooms by the first bell at 8.00 am.   Violation of this rule is punishable with imposition/fine.   Similarly late coming should be strictly avoided.  Persistent late coming is a punishable offence.

ATTENDANCE

  • Absence from class without any valid reasons is not permitted.   Continuous absence for 15 working days, without valid explanation, will entail the removal of the student from the rolls.
  • Application for leave should be sent to the Class Teacher beforehand.   In unavoidable circumstances, the parent should inform the teacher concerned over telephone.   The student must bring a leave letter, signed by the Parent / Guardian, on returning to school after leave.
  • Application for leave exceeding five consecutive days should be supported by a medical certificate in case of illness.

PERMISSION TO LEAVE SCHOOL EARLY

If a parent wishes to take his / her child from school during school hours, he/she should come in person or send a person with an authorisation letter.  An Early Release Permit must be obtained from the school / office.  Parents should not go to the class room without permission from the office.

In case the child does not return to school the same day the matter should be intimated over telephone at least.

DISCIPLINE POLICY

  • No students are to be physically handled at Hill Top School.
  • Hill Top School maintains firm, caring discipline that is positive in nature.   This involves courtesy, respect, thoughtfulness, obedience and safety.  Students are expected to follow class and social rules willingly, to do assignments, maintain good study habits to the best of their ability and to engage in behaviour that reflects a positive image of both Islam and Hill Top School.
  • At the first sign of misbehaviour, a warning from the teacher is issued.  At the second incident of misbehaviour the parent is notified.  At the third incident, the student is sent to the Principal and the parent may be called to pickup the child for temporary suspension and / or permanent expulsion.
  • Pupils are to converse in English in the classrooms and in the campus.  They must use English for ordinary conversation too.
  • No money collection for any purpose is to be made in the school without the prior permission of the Principal.
  • The students of Hill Top School must observe high standards.  Wherever they got they should always remember that the school is judged by their conduct.
  • SCHOOL / STUDENT / PARENT CONTRACT

When discipline problems become recurrent, a meeting will be organized with the child’s parents, teacher, and principal.  The parties may set up a compulsory (3-4 week) contract for the child.  The parents and school will each have a copy of the contract.  The contract will contain the consequences if the child does not make sufficient improvements.

  • SUSPENSION

A student is subject to suspension for a number of reasons, including class disruption, cheating, lying, rudeness, disobedience, refusal to do assignments, fighting, throwing objects that could cause injury, temper tantrums, or any other improper behaviour.   The parent will be called to take the child home and informed of the reasons for suspension.  It is expected that the parents will take appropriate measures in support.  The child will be given school materials to complete all the work missed.  The parent is responsible for the completion and return of all school work.  Upon return to school the child must express regret and state that he/she will, God willing, improve his/her behaviour.

  • EXPULSION

A student will be expelled immediately for violent or dangerous behaviour or action towards an adult or student of Hill Top School.  Expulsion will also result from

  • Possession of dangerous weapons
  • Extreme rudeness or flagrant disrespect or insubordination
  • Disrespect to school or personal property or continuous disregard for school rules.
  • Profanity or vulgarity, or any other gross behaviour
  • Fighting, stealing, cheating
  • Gross negligence of schoolwork, homework or excessive tardiness
  • Disrespectful behaviour of parents towards the administration or staff

A student may be suspended or expelled from school for any of the acts described above which occurs at any time, including (but not limited to only) (1) while on school grounds, (2) while going to and from school, (3) during lunch period, whether on or off campus, (4) during or while going to and from a school sponsored activity.

Parents will be called to attend a conference to implement expulsion.  Once expelled a student may not re-enroll at Hill Top School.

  • PROBATION

A student may be placed on academic or disciplinary probation. Failure to show improvement in the area for which probation was assigned may result in the student being dismissed from Hill Top School.  Grounds for probation include but are not limited to the following.

  • Disrespectful behaviour towards students or adults
  • Excessive Tardiness
  • Failure to follow Dress Code
  • After School Detention

Students in the 4th through 8th grades who refuels to follow school rules will be sent to After School Detention for a maximum of forty minutes.  If after attending After School Detention, the student’s behaviour does not improve, the student will be suspended or expelled from Hill Top School.

PROHIBITED

  • Personal properties such as skateboards, radios, tape recorders, cameras, toys, pets etc. and comic books, inappropriate magazines, book of games, chewing gum, knives or any dangerous objects, make-up, perfume, costume jewellery etc. are not permitted in school.  Food /Candy are not to be eaten in school premises.  Students will be penalized for infraction of this rule.  Parents need to be aware at all times of the items their children bring to school.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

  • Lunch : Students should bring a healthy, nutritious lunch to school each day.  Scientific research has proved that food with high sugar content is harmful to children and adults. Junk food is, therefore, discouraged and fresh fruits, pure milk and vegetables are recommended.
  • Hygiene : Students must bathe or shower daily.  Washing and grooming the hair each day is important.  To avoid cavities, teeth should be brushed and flossed frequently.  Clean socks must be worn to school each day.  Uniforms should be clean and appropriately pressed.

PICNICS/EXCURSIONS

Whenever picnics and excursions are organised for the student, we expect maximum participation.  The parents are requested to co-operate.