CODE OF CONDUCT
DAILY OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE / STAFF CONDUCT
- School Hours
- School hours are from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
- Members of staff must be present on the school premises throughout this period every day.
- Assembly and attendance registration occur between 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM.
- Classes begin at 8:30 AM.
- Teachers/Helpers on duty must remain on the school premises until 4:00 PM to maintain discipline and ensure all pupils are picked up.
- Absence from School Premises
- Absence from the school premises must be approved in writing by the Head Mistress or HM Assistant.
- A pass must be obtained before leaving the premises.
- Permission for Absence
- Express permission for absence must be obtained in writing at least two days prior to the intended time off.
- Frequent lateness to work will result in a query and potential suspension.
- Illness and Emergencies
- In case of illness, a doctor’s report must be presented to the Head Teacher or Assistant Head Teacher within 24 hours.
- For maternity leave, a request must be submitted at least two weeks before delivery.
- Visitors and Communication
- Visitors (other than parents/guardians) will not be entertained during school hours or on the school premises unless permitted by the Head Teacher or Assistant Head Teacher.
- Phone calls are not allowed during school hours. Teachers should not engage in private work during school hours.
- Any communication with parents/guardians must be approved by the Head Teacher or Assistant Head Teacher.
- Discipline
- Teachers are responsible for enforcing discipline in their classes and on the school premises at all times.
- Enforcement of Discipline
- All staff, especially teachers, must ensure that pupils adhere to the school code of conduct and dress code.
- Corporal punishment will only be applied in extreme cases and with express permission and supervision from the School Administration (Head Mistress and Assistant).
- Teaching Environment
- Teaching must be conducted in a clean and tidy environment at all times.
- Interaction with Parents/Guardians
- Parents/guardians must be treated with great courtesy, honesty, and firmness at all times.
- Parents/pickers/guardians MUST SIGN the Pickers Form every day in the presence of the Class Teacher before pupils are released to them.
- Parents Visiting Day (P.V.D.)
- Teachers must be present to attend to parents during P.V.D. (Parents Visiting Day/Open Day).
- Teachers must be as helpful and positive as possible. All pupils’ records must be made available during P.V.D./Open Day.
- Class Time Interaction
- Parents must be attended to outside of class hours. Teachers should not engage with parents during class time.
- Record Keeping
- All class work, pop quizzes, and assignments must be promptly graded and recorded.
- Teachers must fill in records daily for class work, assignments, etc.
- Lesson Notes and Records
- Lesson notes and other essential records must be completed and submitted to the Assistant Head Mistress for vetting at the end of the week.
- Preparation of Lesson Notes
- Lesson notes must be ready by Friday for vetting before the commencement of teaching on Monday.
- Staff Relationships
- Relationships among all staff must be cordial, polite, honest, and conducted with the utmost courtesy.
- Staff Expectations
- Diligence, dedication to duty, commitment, and selfless service toward achieving the school’s vision are expected from all staff.
- Identification
- Staff members must wear identity cards on the school premises.
- Gross Misconduct
- All cases of pupils’ gross misconduct must be referred to the Disciplinary Committee, headed by the Assistant Head Mistress.
- Supervision on Playground
- Teachers must stay with the pupils on the playground to monitor their activities.
- Teaching Aids and Assistance
- Class lessons must be conducted with teaching aids as much as possible. Assistance should be provided to pupils based on their needs.
- Pupil Meals
- Arrangements for pupils’ meals (lunch) should be made before break periods, and their snacks should be provided on time.
- Playgroup Supervision
- The Helper/Assistant Class Teacher should supervise the playgroup pupils before they are picked up.
- Dress Code
- All staff must adhere to the school dress code.
- Instructional Conduct
- Teachers should follow all instructions from the Head Teacher and Assistant Head Teacher.
- Payment Records
- All records of payments must be accurately documented by the Account Officer.
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