School Policies

Fees are payable in advance before the start of the year or term.

Failure to pay fees by the due date may lead to the exclusion of the pupil concerned.

Parents experiencing financial difficulties should contact the Principal as soon as possible and not simply “ignore” fee invoices.

Withdrawal of Pupils

If a child is to be withdrawn from the school a full term’s notice (10 weeks) is required. Failing this, fees for the term are due and will have to be paid in lieu of notice. Leaving certificates, reports and certificates cannot be issued unless this condition is complied with.

Attendance

Children should be delivered and collected from school punctually.

Pupils arriving late for school should report to the school office, and not directly to classrooms. This is so we may have an accurate record of those pupils present in school.

Persistent latecomers or leavers will be sent reminders.

Delivery and Collection

Children should not be left at school before 8:00 am

Children should be collected within 15 minutes of the end of school.

Absence from School

Children are expected to attend on every day they are fit to do so. Any absence from school should be notified in writing upon the child’s return, even if a verbal message has previously been given.

If a child is to take leave during term time, the school should be advised in advance. Leave Forms are available from the school office. Fees are not normally credited for periods of leave taken during term time.

Absence from school should be kept to a minimum wherever possible. Unnecessary absence is very disruptive to students learning programmes. It will not always be possible to make up for missed lessons.

Code of Conduct Policy

Code of Conduct

All students, parents, teachers and staff have the right to be safe, and feel safe, in their school community. With this right comes the responsibility to be law-abiding citizens and to be accountable for actions that put at risk the safety of others or oneself.

The TIS Code of Conduct sets clear standards of behaviour and conduct for all persons whilst on school grounds. It specifies the consequences for actions that do not comply with these standards.

The TIS standards of behaviour apply to everyone involved in the school – the school management team, teachers, other staff members, students, parents or guardians, volunteers, school board members and visitors to the school.

Code of Conduct (full document .pdf)

We aim to maintain a calm and civilised environment in which all children may learn and work in comfort and safety. Our Conduct Policy helps to achieve this with a few simple expectations of student behaviour.

Expected Behaviour

Obedience.

Politeness and courtesy at all times to others.

Helpfulness and co-cooperativeness.

Cleanliness and tidiness.

Punctuality.

Responsibility and care for all schoolbooks and equipment used.

Awareness of how ones behaviour may affect the comfort and safety of others.

Unacceptable Behaviour

Fighting, bullying or teasing fellow pupils.

Stealing or damaging property belonging to the school or another person.

Insulting or inappropriate language.

Leaving the school premises without permission.

Any behaviour, either in or out of school, which may bring the school into disrepute.

Sanctions Employed

The school does not use any form of corporal punishment.

We do reserve the right to use one or more of the following sanctions for breaches of our Conduct Policy:

Removal from classes for a period of time.
Removal of recess time or other privileges.
Exclusion from extra curricular-activities.
Suspension from school.
Expulsion from school.

The school reserves the right to suspend or expel any pupil failing to behave in accordance with the discipline regulations of TIS.

In the case of suspension or expulsion parents will be fully informed of the circumstances causing such action to be considered. Any such action will be in line the full school discipline policy.

School Uniform and Appearance

School uniform is compulsory for all students and will be worn during school hours.
Uniform and sports clothing must be clean and in good repair, including clean shoes.
All pupils should have at least two complete sets of their own uniform and suitable footwear.
Pupils should not share uniform or sports clothes with brothers or sisters or with other pupils during the day.
Students who do not wear the appropriate clean and tidy uniform will asked to return home to attend to their dress.

Uniforms are on sale at the school office.

BOYS: Blue IEA style uniform shirt. Navy blue or grey shorts.

GIRLS: Blue IEA style uniform shirt. Navy blue skorts, shorts or skirt.

Socks (not stocked). These should be self-coloured grey or white for girls and grey or navy for boys.
Shoes (not stocked) must be worn. These should be sturdy; sports shoes or sandals are also acceptable, thongs are not
Hats are compulsory and are available from the school office.

Personal Accessories:

Make-up, nail polish or dangling earrings are not permitted at school, for safety reasons.
Watches may be worn, but the school takes no responsibility for their safety.
Jewellery is not allowed.
Students having pierced ears may wear plain flat sleepers or small hoops. These may need to be removed for PE, or other lessons.
Pupil’s hair should be kept in a suitable style and should be tidy and well groomed.
If girls have long hair it is to be tied back, ties should be of school colours.
All articles of clothing should be labelled with the child's name, as should all personal items brought to school, e.g. lunch boxes. A lost property box is maintained.

Personal Hygiene:

Students should be in good health when attending school.
Students should attend school each day having given attention to personal cleanliness including brushing teeth and hair.
During the day students are expected to keep themselves tidy and wash their hands and use a handkerchief when required.

Lost Property

Any items found at school will be held in the school office. Unclaimed items will be disposed of periodically. Parents should make sure that all property is clearly named and that lost items are claimed from the office promptly.

Health of Pupils

Children will be expected to be reasonably healthy. The school should be informed of any special medical problems. These should be stated in the Health Record.

The name of the child's Doctor and an emergency telephone number must be provided.

If a child is absent for more than 3 days a doctor's certificate should be provided.

If a child has a contagious disease, e.g. Chicken Pox, Mumps, etc. he/she will be expected to be absent for the full incubation period. Pupils should only return to school when medical clearance has been given. A child with a contagious skin disease, e.g. Ringworm must be absent from school for the required period. see medical exclusions

No medicines are to be brought to school for self administration, as this could constitute a hazard to other children

If a child has been prescribed medication by a doctor to be taken during school hours, but he/she is fit for school, the school office must be informed. In these circumstances medicines must be kept in the school office to be administered by the teaching or office staff with the permission of the parents.

Illness at School

Should any child be unwell, or injured during the school day they will be treated at school. Should it seem necessary parents will be contacted so they may collect their child and seek medical advice. If the school is unable to contact parents the school will seek medical advice on any treatment required.

Students should not bring any form of medicine to school, unless special permission is given. All medicines will be kept in the Principal's office.

The school has a medical room where sick or injured children will be treated.

We also endeavour to ensure we have competent First Aiders available to attend to pupils requiring treatment.

Medical Examinations

Annual detailed medical examinations under the auspices of the OTML medical dept. are held early in the year, for selected grades only (usually Grades 1 and 6).

It is important for parents to notify the school immediately if they suspect any deficiency in their child's hearing or sight, as this could easily affect performance in school.


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