Behavior Policy & Its Implications
Decisions related to the ‘offence level’ of the nature of misbehavior in question, shall be investigated and earmarked by the School’s Grievance Redressal Committee. Severe Level 5 & 6 shall be applicable on all the offences depending upon the seriousness of the offence. For example, if a student is absent without intimation for a day for the first time, Level 1 will be applicable. On the other hand, if a student injures another willfully, School’s Grievance Redressal Committee may apply Level-4, 5 or 6.
LEVELS | DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS |
1 | Verbal Warning |
2 | Note on Student’s Diary by the Form Tutor and countersigned by the Parents |
3 | Parent and Student meeting with the Coordinator/ Counselor to apprise them of the consequences |
4 | Suspension till further notice |
5 | Suspension along with investigative action by the Grievance Redressal Committee and written intimation to the parents |
6 | Permanent Expulsion |
7 | Formal Complaint lodged with the Govt. Authorities |
8 | To be counseled to apply for SLC/ TC |
Sr No | OFFENCE | DEFINITION | LEVEL |
1 | Absence from school | Absence from school without written intimation/telephonic intimation/email to the school | 1, 2 |
2 | Bunking classes | Absence from a class or school activity without permission of the concerned teacher | 3 |
3 | Regular late arrival to school | Late arrival to school for more than two days in a month | 3,4 |
4 | Destruction of school property | Damage of the school property intentionally like smart boards, computers, fire extinguishers, furniture, etc | 4,5 |
5 | Disruption in classroom | Behaviour that interferes with safe and orderly environment of the class or class activity | 4,5 |
6 | Disrespect towards peers and adults and use of abusive language | Inappropriate comment, communication or physical gestures to the classmates or any other staff member (pointing finger, shouting aloud, use of words like bitch, etc, swearing or cursing) | 4 |
7 | Bullying and teasing | Engaging in actions or statements that makes the individual mentally upset | 5 |
8 | Fight that leads to indiscipline in the school /classroom | A confrontation with physical contact involving two or more students without harm | 4 |
9 | Fighting leading to injury | A confrontation with physical contact involving two or more students with injury like bleeding, fracture, etc | 5, 6 |
10 | Theft | Taking or obtaining property of another without permission or knowledge of the owner | 4,5 |
11 | Carrying devices/items that are not allowed in the school | Carrying cell phones, iPhones, CDs, pen drives, iPads, chargers, smart watches, expensive stationery, sharp objects, scissors cutters, etc to school | Confiscation and 4 |
12 | Misuse of computer/ electronic communication | Misusing intranet and internet facilities for watching inappropriate/porn films or scenes on websites on computers | 6 |
13 | Carrying cash | Carrying cash more than allowed | 3 |
14 | Drug Violation | Possession or consumption of any drug including tobacco, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vaping, alcohol, cough syrup, red bull, energy drinks, etcin the school premises or school bus | 6 |
15 | Sexual Harassment | Unwelcomed sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature
| 6 |
16 | Fireworks or explosives | Possession or use or threat to use firecrackers, smoke, flare, combustible or explosive substances or articles | 6 |
17 | Weapons Violations | Possession of an object capable of causing harm or used in such a way as to cause harm to another including all sharp objects, guns, bullets, knives etc | 6 |
18 | Fidgeting with another student’s uniform / clothing | Fidgeting with or touching or trying to remove clothing / uniform of other students anywhere in the school or in the bus | 4 to 6 |
19 | Discouraging touch on body | Touching the body of another child (other than shoulder, behind shoulder, on upper arm) | 4 |
20 | Threat to staff (verbal/physical) | Aggressive expression conveyed by a word or action, to a staff member, with a physical contact directed at a staff member in school premises | 5,6 |
21 | Defamation | False statements or representations that harms the reputation of the individual/school | 4 to 8 |
22 | Cheating/ Academic dishonesty | Unauthorized use of information, materials, devices, sources or practices in completing academic activities, for e.g. copying during an exam | 4,5 |
23 | Discrimination | the unjust or prejudicial treatment with others especially on the grounds of race, age, sex, or disability as a basis for treating another in a negative manner | 3 |
24 | Bus Misbehavior | Violation of the School Behavior Policy in the Bus (refer to point no: 6,7,9,10,11,15,16,17,18,19,22,24,26 in the School’s Behavior Policy) | 4 to 8 |
25 | Gambling | Wagering money or property, selling or buying articles, paying for any work | 4,6 |
26 | Dress Code Violation | Wearing clothing or mode of dress that attracts undue attention | 5 |
27 | Obstinate Behaviour | Showing unpleasant gestures to insult and then turning back on teacher | 5 |
28 | Harassment | Making drawings/caricatures of teachers/ students | 5 |
29 | Leaving the school campus unofficially | Any incident of parent or guardian willfully/forcefully taking away student from school in uniform without written permission or a student availing school transport goes with anyone on its own without permission | 4 to 6 |
30 | Indulging in any unauthorized use of Social Media platforms | Indulging in social media platforms (for e.g. Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, Tinder or any other such site) that has unofficial reference to the school, its staff or/and is liable to harm the reputation of the school or an individual Students must not:
| 4 to 8 |
31 | Hooliganism and gross misbehavior | Spitting on paper and throwing towards teachers or fellow students | 6 |
32 | Mandatory wearing of mask | Student(s) arriving at school without mask or taking off masks while interacting with others when it is prohibited | 4, 5 |
33 | Sharing of information related to online classes with others or on any social media platform | Indulging in taking screenshots of the ongoing classes, sharing or posting pictures of online classes with unknown people or any social media platform | 4 to 6 |
34 | Sharing the passwords of online classes | Indulging in sharing the passwords of online classes with people who are not authorized to attend the classes | 4 to 6 |
35 | Usage of offensive, abusive language | Using offensive or abusive language verbally or in written or through chat with other students/staff in the school premises or during online classes | 4 to 6 |
36 | Overlooking road safety | Crossing the roads/highways without following safety rules or road etiquettes | 4 to 6 |
37 | Answering back to teachers / staff | Indulging in answering back to teachers/staff intentionally | 4 to 6 |
38 | Unauthorized riding of two-wheeler and commuting by four-wheeler |
| 6 |
39 | Eve Teasing (Under Section 509 of the IPC) | Obscene gestures, indecent body language and negative comments directed at any woman or girl which intrudes upon the privacy of a woman, carries a penalty of imprisonment for one year or a fine or both when complaint lodged with City Police | 6 |
40 | Intimidating school employees | Intimidating any employee of the school with the threat of force or violence by any person whether singly or in concert with others unlawfully | 4,6 |
41 | Repetition of offences | Indulging in repeated violation of the school’s behavior policy | 5,6 |
42 | Sharing of messages/information through papers or by using any Social Media Platform | Indulging or being associated with creating/creation of any physical/ online activity that can increase the possibility of indecency / inappropriateness such as a) Writing letters, Joining social networks before reaching the minimum age, b) Playing games and using apps which are not age-appropriate, c) Watching live streams which may show inappropriate content or taking part in them and unconsciously being exploited d) Using any application of photos, cropped pictures, videos or games which show images or names (even nick names) of other students | 5,6 |
43 | Causing inconvenience to others | Stalking-Physical or electronic via phone calls, text messages or emails or on Social Media platforms (even by use of nick names hinting at any student), voyeurism, threats, ultimatums and eve-teasing | 5,6 |
44 | Hiding official information/Blocking the authorised contact numbers/lines deliberately | Indulging in hiding official information or blocking the Form Tutor & Subject Teachers' contact numbers or communication lines from the parents or the person communicating on parent's behalf by the student deliberately | 5 to 6 |
45 | Undesirable physical contact inside or outside the school Campus | Indulging/ Engaging in undesirable physical contact with a member of the opposite sex and also, involving in talking about, boasting in reference, showing photos/texts in context | 6 |
46 | Mercantile or commerce in the school premises | Indulging or engaging in mercantile / barter / trade / promissory activity / favours (Physical or verbal or on electronic media vide messages) by students | 6 |
NOTE:
- The above policy will stand applicable in school premises and in school bus.
- A motivational nudge / pat in the school is required sometimes for increasing the confidence of the student. It may be considered appropriate for the benefit of the child.
- Unsolicited calls or messages or communication on any platform/ devices, also use of un-parliamentary speech while interaction with (other than official communication without use of any un-parliamentary words) made to any employee of the school, gratification/ bribe offered to any employee of the school in cash, kind or quid pro quo will not be accepted by the school authorities.