To Parents
Dear Parents,
Please read the following notes carefully along with your child/children so that you can help your children to derive the utmost benefit from attendance at Sacred Heart ICSE School. Your children’s progress will also depend on your cooperation with the School Authorities. Please help us educate your child by enforcing regularity and discipline, seeing that homework is done and that students are punctual and regular in attendance. Encourage them to take an active part in the School Activities. We would like to draw your attention to the following points:
I. SCHOOL HOURS
Students must be present in school by 8:40 am to begin at 8:45 am. Parents are requested to collect their children by 4:30 pm, not later than that. Parents are not allowed to enter the classroom.
II. LATE COMERS
The first bell will ring at 8:50 am and students are expected to move to their assembly lines. The second bell will ring at 8:50 am to indicate the start of assembly. Students who come in late once the assembly has begun will not be permitted to enter the class without an official notification from the school office.
III. DISCIPLINE
It is the policy of Sacred Heart ICSE school that the students behave in such a manner as to enhance the safety, the welfare and the dignity of all individuals. The school is responsible for ensuring the protection of the rights and privileges of everyone in the school community.
Willful violation of the following rules will enforce disciplinary measures that include detention, suspension, and no re-registration for the following academic year and, in extreme case, expulsion from classes or in severe incidents, the student may be expelled from school:
Disrespect, disobedience or defiance of the authority of all staff.
Repeatedly leaving classes during lessons, entering other classrooms without permission, coming late to classes/ coming to class without uniform, books, copybooks or other material needed for the day.
Repeated absences from school without notes of explanation from parents/guardians.
Constantly talking during lessons and distracting other students.
Engaging in any internet activity that is likely to bring the name of the school into disrepute. All the regulations related to the use of Facebook or similar sites remain valid, as follows:
It is NOT ACCEPTABLE for any student to
• To post any photograph or video of any of your fellow students or of staff members without his or her permission.
• To portray the image of school in a way that is non-complimentary or detrimental to its reputation.
• To make false accusations against any fellow student or staff member.
7) Engaging in any activity outside the school is likely to bring the name of school into disrepute.
Students committing any of these offences after a fair warning may be suspended from school or are subject to further action that is more serious.
IV. IMPORTANCE OF HOMEWORK
It allows extra time for learning a subject and strengthens the skill presented in class through repeated practice.
It helps students develop self-discipline, which is necessary to improve academic skills and knowledge.
It helps students to improve their overall performance.
It provides opportunities to apply skills and concepts to new situations.
When longer assignments are given – such as reports and research projects – the students are given a chance of integrating many skills and concepts to produce original responses. All students have the opportunity of homework, and no parent should be satisfied with their child’s report that he or she has no homework.
WRITTEN WORK IS ONLY ONE ASPECT OF HOMEWORK. CONSTANT REVISION IS THE BEST REGULAR FORM OF HOMEWORK AND PARENTS SHOULD INSIST ON REGULAR REVISION OF SCHOOL WORK.
At least two hours for Juniors and three hours for Senior students should be given regularly every day to individual study and independent work. Without this extra time students will not be able to acquire the necessary skills that will guarantee success in their future career.
V. ABSENCES
A student who has been absent from school – even for one day – must provide a leave letter. Remember that the test missed due to absence not properly justified are marks lost. The only acceptable reason for re-scheduling a test is illness. A test can be rescheduled only if a medical certificate is produced for the period of absence. The medical certificate must be produced immediately on the student’s return. Medical certificates submitted later will not be considered valid and no retest will be scheduled.
Notification must be given to the school if a student is returning late when the school re-opens after holidays.
Leave of absence during the year may be granted on written application from parents or guardians but only for serious reasons. If you wish your child’s name to be kept on the nominal roll, full fees during the period of absence should be paid in advance.
VI. ILLNESS
You are requested not to send your children to school if they are sick. In case of infectious diseases, do not send children to school until they can produce a doctor’s certificate of complete recovery.
VII. PROMOTION
Promotion of a student depends both on the two-term examinations (October & March) for ICSE syllabus and on continuous progress throughout the year. This includes class attitude, general behaviour, homework, monthly test, etc. Re-exam and summer homework shall be given to the students.
Results of examinations and decisions taken by the teachers and PRINCIPAL during the promotion meeting will be final and binding to all students.
VIII. TEST FILES
Before each report you will receive the students’ test files, which will give an idea of the progress and achievements of the students. It is hoped that you will use this information in planning your children’s better ways of promoting further progress.
IX. VISIT TO SCHOOL
If you have any questions on matters you would like to discuss concerning your child’s progress, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Meetings and conferences with your child’s teachers can be arranged and planned for. To ensure a successful meeting, parents should contact the school office in advance. The teacher will have time to collect marks and make notes that will be useful during the meeting.
All meetings should be scheduled for a time when the teachers are free to meet the parents. Make sure you take advantage of this.
X. EXTRA CURRICULAR & CO CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Information about all extracurricular activities, sports, excursion, drama, debates, and musicals organized by the school will be sent to the parents. Permission to participate will be granted only by parents’ approval and signature.
XI. PARENT TEACHER MEETINGS
Parents are kindly requested to attend parent – teacher meetings. These meetings will give parents an opportunity to discuss the students’ behaviour and progress with their teachers.
XII. FEE STRUCTURE
SCHOOL FEES
Tuition fee is paid as TERM Fee for 3 Terms.TEXTBOOKS & NOTEBOOKS
The cost of textbooks and notebooks is additional. Students may purchase their books and stationery from school. Books once sold will not be taken back.FINES
A student will be fined for any damage to school property according to the extent of the damage.
XIII. WITHDRAWALS
Notice of withdrawals should be given in writing at least one month before the withdrawal. Such notice should be given by the parent or guardian. The School Leaving Certificate will not be issued until all outstanding fees are paid.
XIV. UNIFORM
Students must wear only the prescribed uniform provided by the school. No alteration of the uniform is permitted. The following is a uniform regulation for all students.
Kindergarten Uniforms:
Boys: Green and white checked short pants, white shirt and green waist coat.
Girls: Green and white checked frock.
Classes I to VII
Boys: Green and white checked short pants, white shirt, green waist coat and green blazers.
Girls: Green and white checked knee length pleated skirt, white shirt, green waist coat and green blazers.
All Students:
House Uniforms:
Shoes :
Regular uniform: Black shoes and white with green border socks.
Rainy & Hot days: Strapped sandals.
Note: Besides stud earrings (Girls only) and a wristwatch, no other jewelry is permitted.