Rustomjee International School - Rules and Regulations

1. Bring the school diary to daily to school.

2. Use the diary to communicate with the teachers

3. Check the diary daily for all communication and homework

4. Order new diary promptly from the school office to replace a lost diary

Attendance & Punctuality

5. Maintain regular attendance and punctuality

6. School gates close 5 minutes prior to the School start time.  Late-comerswill be sent back

7. DO NOT threaten, beg, plead, or cry to allow your child in

8. Punctuality is an important trait in successful individuals. Help us inculcate this by accepting the penalty for being late

9. Adhere to the punctuality rule for all school orientation, information sessions. Gates will close 5 minutes after the scheduled time for all such parent meeting sessions

10. Parents who miss their given time-slot for Parent-Teacher meeting will not be entertained on that day

Uniform and appearance

11. Be neatly dressed and in complete sports uniform including white socks, black sports shoes (regular, unbranded, no logos visible) at all times during regular school/extra-classes/open house days or any other activity. If required, plain black tights may be worn under the skirt. Students may wear floaters/sandals  only on rainy days

12. Wear only plain navy blue cardigans 

13. Plait long hair or tie a ponytail. Only black rubber bands and headbands allowed. NO Hair color/fancy hairstyles/henna/mehendi.   

14. NO revealing attire allowed on special occasions, birthdays, celebration days. Dress appropriately at all times.

15. NO fancy jewellery, nail polish, artificial tattoos,  mehendi/henna, kajal, lip gloss, wristbands, bangles and similar accessories.

16. NO ostentatious and expensive jewellery or expensive wrist watch or smart watches. NO mobiles, smart watches, fitbit, fitness trackers  or other electronic gadgets, deodorants, fancy stationery, mobile phones, toys, i-pods, PSPs, CDs/ pen-drives allowed in school or on school field trips.  Mobile phones will be immediately confiscated and will NOT be returned.  The school will also confiscate expensive watches , inappropriate footwear, fancy non navy blue cardigans, jackets and any other material/ object/ wear that is not in adherence to the school uniform policy .

17. Random bag and locker searches will be carried out. The school will confiscate any of the above mentioned or undesirable materials/objects found in possession of the student

18. .The school will not be responsible for loss of any expensive material the student has brought to school

19. Only 3 reminders will be given for uniform.  Post the third reminder, the child will be sent back home for any lapse in adhering to uniform policy.

Conduct, Discipline, Values and Ethics

20. Parents and Students need to be courteous with everyone at all times, including peers, support staff, administrative staff members, teachers, drivers, conductors, and security guards.

21. NO items other than school books, stationery, tiffin boxes and such items as specifically required by the school/ teacher should be carried in the school bag. The school has the right to confiscate all other items without any further explanation. 

22. Chewing gum, sipper bottles strictly not allowed

23. Bullying (verbal, physical, cyber), misbehaviour with school employees, theft, forgery, borrowing without permission of the owner, improper care of the property of others will lead to IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION at discretion of management from 1-30 days. Besides suspension, any further action deemed appropriate and required by school will be enforced. This includes but is not restricted to disqualification from assessments, sports teams , field trips, events & activities

24. Communication at all levels must be in English only. (except with the non-teaching staff and during the Language periods)

25. Obscene or abusive vulgar language will lead to strict disciplinary action

26. Maintain discipline and silence while moving in the corridors at any given point of time. Follow guidelines and walk to your left to allow for proper emergency procedures at all times

27. Copying/cheating during any FA/SA/Internal exam will mean IMMEDIATE disqualification from the exam, Any further action deemed appropriate and required by the school may also be enforced.

28. DO NOT fidget/tamper with any school property. Guilty student/s will be punished and charged for any repairs or replacements.

29. DO NOT handle school property like chalk, blackboard, duster, projector, marker, remote etc. unless asked to

30. Internet facility is for academic purposes only with prior permission.  Accessing material not suitable for students is strictly prohibited.

31. Show courtesy and empathy towards  peers especially towards-children with physical disabilities and younger children.

32. Be disciplined during gatherings such as prayer assembly, short break, lunch break, dispersal etc.

33. Elevator use will be permitted only if a medical certificate is submitted to the class teacher

34. The student may be sent home if found not adhering to timelines and/or loitering on the school premises at any point of time.

35. Misbehaviour/disrupting the classroom learning environment will lead to suspension 

36. Sitting out in sports period due to medical reasons  will require a note by the parent or doctor

37. NO sitting out or missing any period without explicit written permission of the class teacher or supervisor for any reason - including additional sports practice etc.

38. Discipline Policy AND Demerit policy is explained further in this diary

Fees

39. School fees for every grade are displayed on the website.

40. Q1 & Q2 fees  to be paid in full to ensure student sits for  SA1

41. Q3 &Q4 fees have to be paid to ensure student sits for SA2

42. Pay fees via the School portal only in a timely and regular manner

43. Print receipts directly from the Fee payment portal, 3 to 7 days after paying the fees. Updates may get delayed in the event of Bank/School holidays or technical glitches. The school office will not issue receipt

44. Irregular, untimely,  and/or non-payment of school fees can lead to necessary actions as deemed fit including suspension from attending school  and/or examination and/or withholding answer papers and/or report cards and/or issuing of school leaving certificate

45. A delay in payment beyond one quarter may lead to removal from the school rolls

46. No fee amount paid to the school will be refunded

47. In order to pay the fees online, please follow the steps listed on the Fee portal page of the school

48. No deduction in fees will be allowed for vacations and/or for any gaps

Privacy Policy

49. Kindly note that any form of recording on school premises and/or of school children and/or staff without permission is strictly prohibited

50. Students and/or parents/guardians are strictly prohibited to video record any event and/ or workshop and/or activity being conducted by the school in the school premises or elsewhere.

Leave policy

51. Make leave requests through this dairy

52. No half-days shall be granted

53. Leave of absence shall not ordinarily be granted on the first and last days of the term. Students absent on the first day of a new term are liable to be struck off the rolls

54. For leaves less than 3 days, fill the Leave record page in this diary 

55. For leaves longer than 3 days, submit a leave note duly signed by the parent along with a medical certificate or other supporting documents as necessary

56. The school reserves its right to refuse permission for any trip that demands excessive leave or that occurs at inappropriate times of the school year

Communicable diseases and ill-health

57. Please note that the health of your child is more important than any examination. Do not send an ill child to write the exams whether formative or summative assessments. Exams written by ill students will not be assessed

58. Keep the school informed of any communicable disease your child has to enable the school to take necessary precaution and alert other parents to watch for symptoms or alert authorities, if necessary. DO NOT send your child/children to school if they are ill or suffer from communicable diseases

59. A Medical clearance certificate after a communicable disease will be required to attend school. The School may choose to talk to the medical doctor to verify the authenticity of the medical certificate.

60. Students suffering from diseases like chicken pox, measles etc must observe the prescribed period of quarantine as follows

    1. Chicken pox - after scabs fall off completely

    2. Typhoid/cholera - as per medical certificate from doctor

    3. Measles - a week after rash disappears

    4. Mumps - after swelling subsides

    5. Jaundice - as per medical certificate from family doctor

    6. Conjunctivitis - eyes are bright and clear with no redness

61. Kindly fill up the medical history form and submit along with declaration form

62. If the child falls ill or is required to go home on medical grounds, the school will inform the parent. It is the duty of the parent to respond to calls from the school immediately and, also, pick up the child, after filling up the form in the office

Library

63. Inculcate a good reading habit in your child

64. Books issued from the library, worksheet files and text books need to be maintained in good condition

65. Teach your child to handle library books responsibly

66. Torn books or scribbling in the books will not be accepted. Parents will be asked to reimburse the school for damaged library books

Communication

67. Calendar updates and circulars,  www.rcis.rustomjee.com

68. Achievements on http://www.facebook.com/rustomjeecambridge

69. DO NOT disturb the teacher/supervisor from their teaching responsibilities by making frivolous calls. Phone calls will not be entertained unless the nature of the emergency is revealed to the administrative team receiving the call

70. DO NOT seek information/clarification/feedback from the teacher during assembly/dispersal times, when the teacher is busy

Social Media And Publication

71. Achievements, photographs, audio/video recordings of students maybe shared in school publications, digital and print marketing materials and on social media

72. All such material becomes the property of the School

73. Parents who DO NOT wish the School to release such details of their child need to give it in writing to the school

Contact details for Emergencies and Important Information

74. Keep the school office updated with your latest address, email id and telephone numbers for the school to quickly reach you in case of any emergency

75. Unscheduled school holidays due to rain, strikes, or other factors will be updated on the school website, school Facebook page and through the PTEC group

76. Use your good judgement depending on your local situation (especially during rains) whether to send your child to school or not

School activities and Celebrations

77. Ensure your child participates in all the events, activities and competitions held regularly in school

78. Keep Birthday celebrations in school simple. Don’t use these occasions to display wealth and affordability.  Teach children to value love and friendships as opposed to loving material things.  No cakes & pastries are allowed. You may choose to distribute biscuits, chocolates, pencils, erasers not exceeding a value of Rs 10/-

79. DO NOT send any take-home presents for students or teachers. The school reserves complete right to send back any such material/item sent for distribution if found contrary to our policy

80. DO NOT give money or gifts to the staff of the school. Unless the school employee is a family friend or a relative, do not invite school employees to your house or to restaurants. DO NOT make it awkward for the employees by offering gifts or inviting them for functions.  The best gift you can give a teacher are gratitude, respect, and affection

81. Some employees’ services may be terminated due to inappropriate behaviour. Socialising with such employees might put your child and your family at risk.  It is adivsable to refrain from any association with ex-employees.

Tiffin and snacks

82. Send healthy and nutritious food in your child’s tiffin (NO junk food like biscuits and wafers). If all parents cooperate, then the students will not be tempted

83. Students will not be allowed to leave the school for lunch.  Home tiffin may be delivered at the school gate 5 minutes before break

Transport

84. The responsibility of your ward’s safety lies with the owners of the private vans/vehicles. The school authorities are in no way responsible for the same

85. Private Vans/Vehicles will not be allowed in the school premises for boarding and disembarking

86. NO vehicle will be allowed to park within 150m of the school gate

87. Please car-pool  or use public transport on Open House Days to avoid traffic chaos outside the school

Visiting the school

88. Cooperate with the school security and DO NOT lose your cool with them.  They are only doing their job to keep your child safe

89. It is the moral responsibility of parents to support the security team if they find some parent or adult obstructing the guards, and/or arguing with them when they are doing their duty

90. Carry your Escort card every time you visit school. Entry into school premises will be denied in the absence of this card

91. This card is valid for the period of two academic years only

92. This card authorises only the specified adult (as per photograph and details) to escort/collect the child

93. This card is not transferable to any other person

94. An Authority Letter (printed in this diary) is required to allow anyone else to pick your child

95. Report a lost escort card immediately to the School office.  Pay Rs. 150/- to get a replacement escort card

96. Return old/expired escort cards to the school to avoid misuse by miscreants ensuring greater security of your child

97. Parents who need to drop items for their child should leave the same with the security staff only and not disrupt the class at any point of time. Any individual who disrupts the educational environment will be asked to leave

98. A parent who has an urgent situation should contact the school reception to receive appropriate direction

99. DO NOT park your vehicles within 150m of  the school gates as it causes disruption, increases risk of accidents and poses security risks

Withdrawals

100. Fill the application form on the school website,  if you need a School Leaving Certificate

101. Submit it to the Class Teacher/Supervisor at the earliest

102. A quarter's notice is to be given prior to withdrawal of the pupil or fee for the following quarter will be charged

103. If the name of the pupil who has been absent, has through want of notice, been entered in the register for the following quarter, fees for that quarter are due even if the absence continues

104. Leaving Certificate will be issued only when all dues are cleared

105. If a student leaves school before the end of a quarter, fees will be payable for the full quarter

106. No fee amount paid to the school will be refunded

107. Those who leave in April must pay the fees for May

Examinations and Promotions

108. Grade1 to Grade 9 will have 2 formative assessments, internals and 2 summative assessments every year

109. Grades 10 students write the IGCSE examination in March

110. IGCSE Examination fees payable to Cambridge (UK) are not included in the School Fees and will have to be borne and paid separately by the parent as per the norms laid down by CAIE

111. Cheating/copying in an examination/ test will result in no assessment of that particular paper.  Students making changes in assessed answer sheets will face similar penalties

112. Students absent from an examination (FA/SA) for any reason whatsoever will not be re-examined

113. Principal’s decision will be final and binding on all issues regarding evaluation of answers, reassessment of marks, promotion, etc.

114. Representing school in sports/events will earn an FA/SA exemption if schedules clash.  Pro-rata marks will be given and winning events will earn additional marks along with a special mention

Parent Responsibilities

115. Read, understand and follow the school rules at all times

116. Attend open house days, orientation sessions, parent workshops, school functions

117. Be courteous with teachers, staff members, including aunties, peons, drivers, security guards

118. Update school of any change in contact details/address. Inform the school in case of  separation, or death in the family that would result in your child missing school

119. Let the teacher know in writing if the child is being picked up by a person not holding the escort card

120. Refrain from seeking private tuitions

121. Do not spread rumours or half-truth and discourage others doing so. Instead of ranting/raving on Whatsapp or other social media platforms, approach the school by writing an email or seek a personal appointment with the School Head/Supervisor to address your concern

122. Failure to read and understand these rules and regulations will not yield exemption from the same. 

Undertaking by Parent and Student I/We have read all the rules and regulations of the school and agree to abide by them.

School Rules and Regulations