Code Of Conduct
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PAROW INCLUSIVE SCHOOL
The Code of Conduct spells out the rules regarding learner behaviour at the school and describes the disciplinary system to be implemented by the School concerning transgressions by learners. The Code of Conduct applies to all learners while they are on the School premises or when they are away from the School representing it or attending a School function.
Article 8 of the South African Schools Act, act No 84 of 1996, allow for the Governing Body of a public school to accept a code of conduct that aims to create a disciplined, purposeful and safe environment where effective learning can take place.
The function of the code of conduct is to promote positive discipline, self-discipline and exemplary behavior. Nothing shall exempt a learner from complying with the School rules. Ignorance of School rules is, therefore, not an acceptable excuse.
The philosophy of the code of conduct is based on human dignity, respect and consideration for others.
1.SCHOOL UNIFORM AND GENERAL APPEARANCE
Summer
Boys Girls
Short grey trousers Green skirt
Short sleeve white shirt Short sleeve blouse
Long grey socks Short white socks
Black shoes or barefoot Black shoes or barefoot
WINTER
Long grey pants, Long grey pants
Grey socks Green skirt with black tights
Green jersey Green jersey
White long sleeve shirt White long sleeve shirt Black shoes Black shoes
Green Rain Jacket Green Rain Jacket
NB ONLY SOLID BLACK OR BOTTLE GREEN SCHOOL BAGS
3.1 School is compulsory from 7-15 years of age.
3.2 A learner is deemed absent from school when the learner is not present in the class or on the school grounds when the register is marked. The learner must then be mark absent on the register and the amount of days must reflect on the report at the end of the term.
3.3 If a learner does not attend School regularly, the relevant register teacher will report the absence of the learner to the parent and the Principal in writing.
3.4 The register teacher must keep an accurate register of learner attendance and must keep copies of all communication to parents when absence from the classroom is reported.
3.5 All learners are to arrive at School before the official starting time, at 7h45. Learners who are more than 30 minutes late for School will be marked absent as registers are completed at the beginning of each School day. This will be indicated on the report at the end of the term.
3.6 The WCED policy stipulates that a learner who is absent for 10 consecutive days without a reason will be removed from the CEMIS list of the school.
3.7 Any absence from School must be covered by an absentee note from a parent/guardian.
3.8 Should a learner be absent from School for a period of three (3) days or longer, this leave of absence must be supported by a letter from a medical doctor/traditional doctor/registered herbalist.
3.9 Any absence from a formal examination, test or task must be supported by a letter from a medical doctor/traditional doctor/registered herbalist. A letter from a pharmacist will be excepted provided that the period of absenteeism does not exceed three days.
3.10 No learner may leave the School during school hours without a letter from a parent/guardian requesting the release of their child and the permission of the Principal/Deputy Principal/Grade Head from whom an exit note must be obtained
SELF RESPECT
4.1 All learners have an inherited dignity.
4.2 All learners need to show self-respect in order for other people to respect him/ her.
4.3 All learners must respect his/her own body.
4.4 Learner are not allowed to use foul language.
4.5 All learners must strive to do their best.
All learners must come to school wearing the proper school uniform that is clean and neat.
RESPECTING FELLOW LEARNERS
5.1 No learner is allowed to take things that do not belong to them.
5.2 Learners are not allowed to fight, push, kick or hurt other learners in any way.
5.3 Learners must respect the body of a follow learners
5.4 Dangerous object/weapons, fireworks, clappers and illegal drugs/ alcohol may not be in a learner’s possession.
Leaner behaviour may never pose a threat to other learners.
RESPECTING TEACHERS AND OTHER PERSONAL
6.1 Learners are expected to be obedient and thoughtful.
6.2 They must give their full cooperation at all times.
6.3 Learners need to do homework conscientiously and it is the duty of parent to check homework and sign homework books.
6.4 Parents and Teachers need to work together as partners to ensure that a learner reaches his/ her full potential
6.5 When it is perceived that parents are failing to support the learning process of their child it can be interpreted as neglect and will be reported to Social Services.
7.1 Learners are not allowed to throw stones or play with sticks on the playground
7.2 The school grounds need to be kept clean
7.3 Toilets needs to be kept clean. Water and toilet paper must be used sparingly.
7.4 Learners are not allowed to run or skate in the corridors or assemble hall.
7.5 All books must be kept neat. Parent are expected to pay for damaged or lost library books and text books.
7.6 Learners may not damage the garden, fence or sports equipment
8.2 Rules are written down and displayed in the class. Class rules can be altered threw the course
of the year.
8.3 Learners also help to decide on the consequences in cases where class rules are nor adhere to
9.2 Parents/guardians may politely express their concerns about the school operation and its staff. However, they may not do so in a manner that is disruptive, degrading, threatening or hostile.
9.3 Parents will under no circumstances be allowed to take disciplinary matters relating to learners of Parow Inclusive School into their own hands while learners are on school premises.
9.4 These expectations for students and parents/guardians include, but are not limited to, all school-sponsored programs and events.
9.5 During the school day between the hours of 07h30 and 15h00 parents and visitors must:
Enter the premises by ringing the front door bell at reception. Reception will grant access and if necessary issue a green visitors sticker.
CORRECTIVE MEASURES AND ACTIONS
Each class has a Corrective measures actions file. This is used to keep a record of transgressions. Depending on the transgression or the amount of attempts by the teacher to correct the behaviour the learner will be send to the office.
First time in the office will result in a warning from the Principal
Second time in the office in 1 week will result in punishment, e.g. loss of break time.
Parents will be informed of the misconduct via a blue letter.
Should above mentioned intervention be ineffective, the learner will be send to detention classes. These classes are held on a Friday during break. Parents will receive a letter informing them should their child be sent to detention. Parents will be informed via a pink letter.
Should the behaviour not improve the parents will be asked to come to the office via an orange letter.
Should these interventions proof futile, parents will receive a red letter indicating that the parents and the learner must come before representatives of the School Governing Body
The Governing Body may decide to expel a child for a certain period.
MAXIMUM PUNISHMENT
The maximum punishment which can be served on a pupil is expulsion from the School and must be seen as a last resort. Before that state is reached a learner must be given every opportunity to correct himself. Only in exceptional circumstances will the maximum penalty be applied as the first option.
This code of conduct was compiled by the Governing Body of Parow Inclusive School. The governing body of Parow Inclusive School therefore has the statutory duty to implement the code of conduct in order to ensure proper management and discipline.
The Code of Conduct spells out the rules regarding learner behaviour at the school and describes the disciplinary system to be implemented by the School concerning transgressions by learners. The Code of Conduct applies to all learners while they are on the School premises or when they are away from the School representing it or attending a School function.
Article 8 of the South African Schools Act, act No 84 of 1996, allow for the Governing Body of a public school to accept a code of conduct that aims to create a disciplined, purposeful and safe environment where effective learning can take place.
The function of the code of conduct is to promote positive discipline, self-discipline and exemplary behavior. Nothing shall exempt a learner from complying with the School rules. Ignorance of School rules is, therefore, not an acceptable excuse.
The philosophy of the code of conduct is based on human dignity, respect and consideration for others.
1.SCHOOL UNIFORM AND GENERAL APPEARANCE
Summer
Boys Girls
Short grey trousers Green skirt
Short sleeve white shirt Short sleeve blouse
Long grey socks Short white socks
Black shoes or barefoot Black shoes or barefoot
WINTER
Long grey pants, Long grey pants
Grey socks Green skirt with black tights
Green jersey Green jersey
White long sleeve shirt White long sleeve shirt Black shoes Black shoes
Green Rain Jacket Green Rain Jacket
NB ONLY SOLID BLACK OR BOTTLE GREEN SCHOOL BAGS
- Hair and accessories
- Hair: Clean and neat
- Girls: Only bottle green or white elastics, ribbons or beads. No coloured hair extensions or braiding is allowed.
- Jewellery: only “studs” or small rings
- Boys: Hair must be short and neat. Hair on top of the head may not be more than 2 cm longer than the hair on the side and the back of the head.
- No earrings or jewellery
3.1 School is compulsory from 7-15 years of age.
3.2 A learner is deemed absent from school when the learner is not present in the class or on the school grounds when the register is marked. The learner must then be mark absent on the register and the amount of days must reflect on the report at the end of the term.
3.3 If a learner does not attend School regularly, the relevant register teacher will report the absence of the learner to the parent and the Principal in writing.
3.4 The register teacher must keep an accurate register of learner attendance and must keep copies of all communication to parents when absence from the classroom is reported.
3.5 All learners are to arrive at School before the official starting time, at 7h45. Learners who are more than 30 minutes late for School will be marked absent as registers are completed at the beginning of each School day. This will be indicated on the report at the end of the term.
3.6 The WCED policy stipulates that a learner who is absent for 10 consecutive days without a reason will be removed from the CEMIS list of the school.
3.7 Any absence from School must be covered by an absentee note from a parent/guardian.
3.8 Should a learner be absent from School for a period of three (3) days or longer, this leave of absence must be supported by a letter from a medical doctor/traditional doctor/registered herbalist.
3.9 Any absence from a formal examination, test or task must be supported by a letter from a medical doctor/traditional doctor/registered herbalist. A letter from a pharmacist will be excepted provided that the period of absenteeism does not exceed three days.
3.10 No learner may leave the School during school hours without a letter from a parent/guardian requesting the release of their child and the permission of the Principal/Deputy Principal/Grade Head from whom an exit note must be obtained
SELF RESPECT
4.1 All learners have an inherited dignity.
4.2 All learners need to show self-respect in order for other people to respect him/ her.
4.3 All learners must respect his/her own body.
4.4 Learner are not allowed to use foul language.
4.5 All learners must strive to do their best.
All learners must come to school wearing the proper school uniform that is clean and neat.
RESPECTING FELLOW LEARNERS
5.1 No learner is allowed to take things that do not belong to them.
5.2 Learners are not allowed to fight, push, kick or hurt other learners in any way.
5.3 Learners must respect the body of a follow learners
5.4 Dangerous object/weapons, fireworks, clappers and illegal drugs/ alcohol may not be in a learner’s possession.
Leaner behaviour may never pose a threat to other learners.
RESPECTING TEACHERS AND OTHER PERSONAL
6.1 Learners are expected to be obedient and thoughtful.
6.2 They must give their full cooperation at all times.
6.3 Learners need to do homework conscientiously and it is the duty of parent to check homework and sign homework books.
6.4 Parents and Teachers need to work together as partners to ensure that a learner reaches his/ her full potential
6.5 When it is perceived that parents are failing to support the learning process of their child it can be interpreted as neglect and will be reported to Social Services.
- RESPECT FOR SCHOOL PROPERTY
7.1 Learners are not allowed to throw stones or play with sticks on the playground
7.2 The school grounds need to be kept clean
7.3 Toilets needs to be kept clean. Water and toilet paper must be used sparingly.
7.4 Learners are not allowed to run or skate in the corridors or assemble hall.
7.5 All books must be kept neat. Parent are expected to pay for damaged or lost library books and text books.
7.6 Learners may not damage the garden, fence or sports equipment
- CLASS RULES
8.2 Rules are written down and displayed in the class. Class rules can be altered threw the course
of the year.
8.3 Learners also help to decide on the consequences in cases where class rules are nor adhere to
- PARENTS AND GUARDIANS
9.2 Parents/guardians may politely express their concerns about the school operation and its staff. However, they may not do so in a manner that is disruptive, degrading, threatening or hostile.
9.3 Parents will under no circumstances be allowed to take disciplinary matters relating to learners of Parow Inclusive School into their own hands while learners are on school premises.
9.4 These expectations for students and parents/guardians include, but are not limited to, all school-sponsored programs and events.
9.5 During the school day between the hours of 07h30 and 15h00 parents and visitors must:
Enter the premises by ringing the front door bell at reception. Reception will grant access and if necessary issue a green visitors sticker.
CORRECTIVE MEASURES AND ACTIONS
Each class has a Corrective measures actions file. This is used to keep a record of transgressions. Depending on the transgression or the amount of attempts by the teacher to correct the behaviour the learner will be send to the office.
First time in the office will result in a warning from the Principal
Second time in the office in 1 week will result in punishment, e.g. loss of break time.
Parents will be informed of the misconduct via a blue letter.
Should above mentioned intervention be ineffective, the learner will be send to detention classes. These classes are held on a Friday during break. Parents will receive a letter informing them should their child be sent to detention. Parents will be informed via a pink letter.
Should the behaviour not improve the parents will be asked to come to the office via an orange letter.
Should these interventions proof futile, parents will receive a red letter indicating that the parents and the learner must come before representatives of the School Governing Body
The Governing Body may decide to expel a child for a certain period.
MAXIMUM PUNISHMENT
The maximum punishment which can be served on a pupil is expulsion from the School and must be seen as a last resort. Before that state is reached a learner must be given every opportunity to correct himself. Only in exceptional circumstances will the maximum penalty be applied as the first option.
This code of conduct was compiled by the Governing Body of Parow Inclusive School. The governing body of Parow Inclusive School therefore has the statutory duty to implement the code of conduct in order to ensure proper management and discipline.