School Discipline Policy

DISCIPLINE POLICY

Rationale:

Discipline is necessary for the school to make the school safe, secure and conducive for learning and to ensure that schools produce graduates with the right human values, beliefs and attitudes, as well as a strong sense of Driglam Namzha. Self-discipline is the best mechanism to influence others for inspiration and respect. Indiscipline is zero tolerance as it hinders proper learning and function of the day to day school activities. The disciplinary actions will be taken both in and out of the school premises. Therefore, it is the shared responsibility of all students, teachers and parents to exhibit good discipline at all times to accumulate karma, maintain peace and harmony and most importantly, to ensure a safe and secure school environment. However, the criminal in nature will be handled by the law of Bhutan and it is beyond our scope.

Aims/Objectives:

The School discipline policy will be implemented fairly and consistently through    whole school approach system to achieve the following:

• To have safe and secure learning environment at all times

• To avoid the disturbances to the teaching learning process

• To develop and maintain strong relationship among the students, teachers and parents.

• To bring about good academic performance of the students

• To inculcate good human values and principles

• To achieve GROSS NATIONAL HAPPINESS

Approach:

The concerned teachers and school discipline committee will strictly monitor and take action based on this Discipline Policy Booklet. The zero tolerance to indiscipline is regarded as prior importance to achieve the aforementioned objectives. A proper detail report will be documented at all levels for reference and support by the concerned teachers and discipline committee. A good documentation of discipline issues should serve as a strong backbone for good management system.

Preventive Measures:

Besides the school discipline policy, the following preventive interventions will be carried on in the school to mitigate disciplinary issues.

• Be firm and consistent in implementing school rules.

• Provide counseling services

• Enhance Choeshay and Driglam namzha programmes.

• Encourage Mind training before every activity/class

• Ensure active engagement of children

• Strengthen SPEA program

• Timely orientation on school discipline policy

• Display of the offences and Sanctions

• Talks on human values and principles

• Scouting and life skill education

• Institute award system in various fields.

Level 1 Offence

1. Absenteeism

• Absenteeism from meals

• Absenteeism from Class/period

• Absenteeism from the co-curricular activities

• Absenteeism from the morning assembly

• Absenteeism from the hostel during day time

• Absenteeism from school

• Studies

• Prayer

 1. Absenteeism from the meals

Sanctions

1^st time-   Teacher-child conference (Concerned incharge will maintain record

2^nd time- Verbal warning by the concerned incharge and maintain record

3^rd time- Obtain written statement from the student and maintain record.

4^th time- Assign school development work and maintain record.

5^th time- parent/ Guardian notification

6^th time- Level 2 offence

2. Absenteeism from the class/period

        Sanctions

1^st time- teacher- child conference [maintain record by the concerned teacher]

2^nd time- obtain written statement from the student. [Maintain record]

3^rd time- Assign school development work. [Maintain record]

4^th time- Parent/ Guardian notification and additional assignment. [Maintain record]

5^th time- Level 2 offence

 Note:  8 times absent will be considered as 1 day absent in the attendance   record.

        Sanctions will be applicable to those students who have more than 90% attendance.

3. Absenteeism from the school

Sanctions

One day absent- Teacher-child conference

More than one day- Parents/guardian notification by the concerned class teacher assigns school development work.

Week- level 2 offence

4. Absenteeism from the co-curricular activities/hostel during day time.

Sanctions

1^st time- staff-child conference. [Concerned incharge will maintain record]

2^nd time- obtain written statement from the student. [Maintain record]

3^rd time- Assign school development work. [Maintain record]

4^th time- Parent/ guardian notification. [Maintain record]

5^th time- level 2 offence

 

5. Absenteeism from the morning Assembly/study.

Sanctions

1^st time- Teacher-child conference. [Class teacher will maintain record]

2^nd time- Obtain written statement. [Maintain record]

3^rd time- Assign school development work. [Maintain record]

4^th time- Parent/ Guardian notification. [Maintain record]

5^th time- Level 2 offence

6. Absenteeism from the prayers.

Sanctions

            1^st time– Teacher-child conference. [Maintain record]

            2^nd time- Obtain written statement. [Maintain record]

            3^rd time- Assign school development work. [Maintain record]

            4^th time- Parent/ Guardian notification. [Maintain record]

            5^th time- Level 2 offence

1. Tardiness (class, co-curricular activities and extra- curricular activities)

Sanctions

1^st time- Teacher- child conference [Maintain record by the class teacher]

2^nd time- Verbal warning [Maintain record]

3^rd time- Obtain written statement from the student. [Maintain record]

4^th time- Assign school development work. [Maintain record]

5^th time- Parent/ Guardian notification [Maintain record]

6^th time- Level 2 offence

III. Violation of school dress code

Sanctions

1^st time- Teacher- child conference [Maintain record]

2^nd time- Obtain written statement from the student. [Maintain record]

3^rd time- Assign student development work. [Maintain record]

4^th time- Parent/ Guardian notification. [Maintain record]

5^th time- Level 2 offence

1. Tattoo

Sanctions

1^st time- Teacher- child conference [Maintain record]

2^nd time- Obtain written statement from the student. [Maintain record]

3^rd time- Assign student development work. [Maintain record]

4^th time- Parent/ Guardian notification. [Maintain record]

5^th time- Level 2 offence

Note: Those who already have made tattoo

• Parent/ guardian notification by the concerned class teacher.

1. Littering

Sanctions

1^st time- Teacher- child conference [Maintain record]

2^nd time- Verbal warning [Maintain record]

3^rd time- Obtain written statement from the student. [Maintain record]

4^th time- Assign school development work. [Maintain record]

5^th time- Parent/ Guardian notification [Maintain record]

6^th time- Level 2 offence

1. Possession of unauthorized gadgets

Sanctions

1^st time – seize the gadgets and notify Parents/Guardian.

2^nd time- level 2 offence

VII. Possession of indecent materials

       Sanctions

1st time- seize the material and obtain the statement.

2^nd time- Parent/ Guardian notification and assign school development work.

3^rd time- Level 2 offence

VIII. Negative peer pressure

Sanctions

1st time- teacher- child conference [concerned teacher will Maintain record]

2^nd time- Peer separation with written statement. [Maintain record]

3^rd time- Assign school development work           [maintain record]

4^th time- Parent/Guardian notification

5^th time- level 2 offence

1. Mischief

Sanctions

1^st time- Teacher- child conference [Maintain record]

2^nd time- Obtain written statement from the student. [Maintain record]

3^rd time- Assign school development work. [Maintain record]

4^th time- Parent /Guardian notification

5^th time- Level 2 offence

1. Petty theft

Sanctions

1^st time- Teacher- student conference [Maintain record]

2^nd time- Obtain written statement from the student. [Maintain record]

3^rd time- Assign school development work. [Maintain record]

4^th time- Parent/ Guardian notification

5^th time- level 2 offence

1. Disrespectful behavior

Sanctions

1^st time- staff- student conference [concerned incharge will Maintain record]

2^nd time- obtain written statement from the student. [Maintain record]

3^rd time- Assign school development work. [Maintain record]

4^th time- Parent/Guardian notification [Maintain record]

5^th time- level 2 offence

XII. Harassment

Sanctions

1^st time- teacher- student conference [Maintain record]

2^nd time- obtain written statement from the student. [Maintain record]

3^rd time- Assign school development work. [Maintain record]

4^th time- Parent/Guardian notification [Maintain record]

5^th time- level 2 offence

XIII. Business transaction

Sanctions

1^st time- teacher- student conference [Maintain record]

2^nd time- obtain written statement from the student. [Maintain record]

3^rd time- Assign school development work. [Maintain record]

4^th time- Parent/Guardian notification [Maintain record]

5^th time- level 2 offence

1. Improper Hair style

Sanctions

1^st time- Reminder to student

2^nd time- Class Teacher will trim the hairs

3^rd time- obtain written statement

4^th time- parent /Guardian notification

5^th time- level 2 offence

Level 2 Offence

 1. Frequent violation of level 1 offences

1. Insubordination

Sanctions

  1^st time: Teacher –child conferences with documentation dully signed by both.

2^nd time: obtain written statement

3^rd time: Discipline committee’s intervention with notification to parents.

4^th time: SDC-Parent conference.

5^th time: Apply level 3

3. Possession of harmful substance

Sanctions:

(Tobacco, alcohol, Marijuana, Dendrite, correction fluid, petrol, and    Pharmaceutical drugs)

1^st time:   Child-teacher conference with undertaking letter from student.

2^nd time: SDC-Parent conference

3^rd time: Apply level 3

4. Substance Abuse

(Tobacco, alcohol, Marijuana, Dendrite, correction fluid, petrol, and Pharmaceutical drugs)

Sanctions

1^st time:  teacher-student conference with undertaking letter from student.

2^nd time: SDC-Parent conference

3^rd time: Apply level 3

5. Dishonest behavior

(Using filthy language to staff or outsiders, eve teasing, harassment etc.)

Sanctions:

  1^st time:  Child-teacher conference with undertaking letter from student.

2^nd time: SDC-Parent conference

3^rd time: Apply level 3

6. Sexual harassment (derogatory oral remarks)

Sanctions:

1^st time: Child-teacher conference.

2^nd time: SDC-Parent conference

3^rd time: Apply level 3

7. 7. Possession of stolen property

Sanctions:

1^st time: Restoration of property to the person entitled to it and Child- teacher conference with statement.

2^nd time: SDC-Parent conference

3^rd time: Apply level 3

8. Plagiarism

  Sanctions:

1^st time:  Teacher-child conference

2^nd time:  obtain statement from the child

3^rd time:  SDC-Parent conference

4^th time:  Apply level 3

9. Trespassing

Sanctions:

1^st time: SDC-Parent conference

2^nd time: Apply level 3

10. Unruly behavior

Sanctions:

1^st time: SDC-Parent conference

2^nd time: Apply level 3

11. Reporting of false information

Sanctions:

1^st time: Teacher –child conferences with documentation dully signed by both.

2^nd time: obtain written statement from the child.

3^rd time: SDC-Parent conference

4^th time: Apply level 3

12. Failure to report a crime

Sanctions:

1^st time: Teacher –child conferences with documentation dully signed by both.

2^nd time: obtain written statement from the child.

3^rd time: SDC-Parent conference

4^th time: Apply level 3

13. Possession of lost property, mislaid or delivered by mistake

Sanctions:

1^st time: Restoration of property to the person entitled to it and Child-counselor conference

2^nd time: SDC-Parent conference

3^rd time: Apply level 3

14. Inappropriate relationship

Sanctions:

1^st time: Teacher-child conference

2^nd time: obtain written statement and informing parents.

3^rd time: SDC-Parent conference

4thTime: Apply level 3

15. Defamation

Sanctions:

1^st time: SDC-Parent conference

2^nd time:  Apply level 3

16. Discrimination

Sanctions:

1^st time: Child-teacher conference with maintaining record.

2^nd time: Discipline committee’s intervention with notification to parents.

3^rd time: SDC-Parent conference.

4^th time: Apply level 3

17. Gambling

Sanctions:

1^{s t} time: Child-teacher conference with undertaking letter from the student.

2^nd time: SDC-Parent conference.

3^rd time: Apply level 3

18. Bullying

Sanctions:

1^st time: Child-teacher conference with undertaking letter from the students.

2^nd time: Discipline committee’s intervention with notification to parents.

3^rd time: SDC-Parent conference.

4^th time: Apply level 3

Level 3 Offence

        Level 3: Severe violation of school rules and national laws or frequent violation of level 2 Offenses

Possible offences

1. Frequent violation of level 2 offences.

2. Formation of gang/Assembling for ulterior motives.

3. Physical fighting and gang fights/stabbing.

4. Damage to property (Vandalism).

5. Malpractice in exams.

6. Break-ins/Auto-stripping

7. Possession & Display of harmful weapons.

8. Manhandling the staff.

9. Attempting Suicide.

10. Sexual Harassment

Possible Sanctions (One or more sanctions can be applied as is appropriate)

1. Undertaking letter from the child with information to the parents.

2. Replacement of damage properties/Child should recompense the full cost of the damaged properties and severe punishment of 10% will be added to the actual cost of the property.

3. Undertaking letter from parent/guardian.

4. Suspension for 12 days with assignments from the respected subject teacher.

5. Criminal case will be handed over to the police.

6. Expulsion with remarks noted on transfer certificate.