1. Academic Policy

• The student is expected to fully respect the school's endeavor to promote integrity and ethical behavior on all fronts.
• Any attempt/inclination to cheat, lie, distort or manipulate will be dealt with severity by the school.
• The syllabus in all subjects (for Classes I-VIII) is divided into two independent terms. Basic conceptual portion of the syllabus is carried forward to the Second Term Examination. The entire syllabus is assessed in the year-end examination for classes IX to XII.
• Periodic tests are held in all subjects for all classes as per the schedule.
• Grades are given in different areas of learning in Work Education, Health and Physical Education, Visual and Performing arts and Discipline.
• All work assigned by the school i.e. homework/assignments/projects or any other must be sincerely and diligently attempted by the student and not passed on to any external agencies / individuals for completion. Any evidence to this effect will be perceived as a violation of academic honesty.
• While attempting the assigned work, full credit must be given for ideas, language or creative design if borrowed from any source. Students are encouraged to understand the keywords / concept and attempt rewriting the material in their own language.
• Extracurricular classes and reinforcement classes are organized for students requiring special attention.

2. Leave Rules

• In view of the fact that each day at school is unique and cannot be replicated, we urge parents to ensure that their wards are present every day. We expect students to be conscientious about daily attendance too.
• 75% minimum attendance is mandatory to appear for Half-Yearly and Annual Examinations.
• The class teacher must be notified through the leave record section of the school almanac, in case of illness or non-attendance of school.
• Any leave on health grounds must be supported by a medical certificate. The school reserves the right to verify the validity of the certificate.
• For leave exceeding a day, Principal prior permission is mandatory.
• No ‘after-test leave’ is allowed on the weekly test day for any reason. In case of a truly unavoidable reason, the Principal's permission is mandatory.
• In the case of any infectious or contagious disease, we advise quarantine till full recovery. The student will be required to produce a medical fitness certificate to rejoin school.
• No student will be allowed to leave the school on their own reason. The school is committed to ensuring safety of students with co-operation of both students and parents.

3. Conduct and Discipline Policy

• Proper school uniform must be worn daily. Parents are expected to make sure that their wards are in proper uniform, as per the school specifications.
• All items of apparel must be clean and well ironed; footwear must be regularly polished.
• No shoes of any other colour or kind are permissible.
• All boys must have their hair trimmed regularly; sideburns and long hair in the nape are not allowed. Funky haircuts are not permitted. Low-waisted pencil pants will not be treated as uniform. Students are not permitted to wear gold/silver/diamond ornaments, friendship bands, fancy spectacle frames or watches.
• Parents must ensure that their wards wear only white inner wear. (girls - white slips and tights and boys - white vests and briefs).
• Girls are not permitted to use colored ribbons, clips or hairband, make-up, lipsticks, nail polish, eyeliner or kajal. Girls with long hair should have their hair plaited and tied. Short hair should be neatly cut and pinned. Kindly note that streaks/highlights/fancy hair styles are strictly not allowed.
• Students who do not comply with the regulations are liable to be penalised and may be sent back home, on repeated defiance.
• The school belt and Id-card are to be worn every day.

4. REGULATIONS

DISCIPLINARY MEASURES

Discipline plays an important role in building a nation and is essential in all walks of life. It is of utmost importance in a student's life. A student must obey his/her teachers, abide by the school rules and be respectful towards all. It has been the constant endeavour of the school to impart values, instill discipline and inculcate good habits in the students. Hence, in order to enforce discipline in the students, the school will take action against the students who flout the regulations and norms of conduct, as laid down by the school.

A Yellow Card will be issued by the Discipline Committee.
The yellow card will be issued on the following grounds:

• Missing classes.
• Inappropriate behaviour within or outside school premises.
• Cheating during any test or examination.
• Damaging school property.
• Bringing objectionable items to school.
• Any other act of indiscipline as deemed by the Discipline Committee.

Note:

• Any student against whom disciplinary action has been taken will not be eligible for School trips or activities.
• Any incident beyond the rules of school will directly call for suspension and the school reserves the right to take such action without any advance notice.
• Kindly note that the school does not endorse or support any party/get together of students which is not age appropriate or is held outside the school premises. The school is liable to take strict action against those who use the school's name for such events/collection of funds or any financial transaction.

5. Examination/Assessment

“Wisdom comes not from age, But from education and learning"

• No unfair means should be used by a student during examinations. In case a student is found using any unfair means, strict disciplinary action will be taken against the student.
• It is mandatory for each student to give all pen-and-paper and non pen-and-paper tests/exams/assessment conducted by the school.
• In case of illness, the student should not report to school for appearing for tests/examinations. The student is required to submit a Medical Certificate from a registered medical practitioner, failing which grades will not be awarded.
• If the child is representing the school for any event/competition, he/she would be allowed to take a retest only with the prior permission of the Principal.
• There is no retest policy in the school as it is mandatory for all students to appear in all tests, examinations etc. However, in the event of any major emergency or unforeseen circumstances, the parent can submit an application along with supporting documents to the Principal. The Principal reserves the right to take decision in any retest request. The Principal’s decision shall be final regarding any request for a retest. However, if the student fails to report on the day of retest, no re-retest would be conducted further. The percentage will be calculated by awarding zero marks for the subject.
• Leave for religious ceremonies or special occasions must be obtained beforehand. However, no average marks will be awarded if a student avails leave of this nature.
• As per the CBSE rules, students studying in classes IX-XII need to have a minimum 75% attendance.

6. Conduct and Discipline

• Every student must carry the identity card issued by the school. This card is renewed every year.
• No student will be allowed to leave the school campus during school hours without proper authorization.
• Frequent visits to the washroom or any habitual movement from the class after each interval should be avoided. No student should be outside the classroom without an out pass.
• The School does not permit the celebration of birthdays or festivals on the school campus. Parents are advised not to send sweets, gifts etc for celebration of birthdays Birthday bumps are a punishable offence.
• Students with allotted responsibilities such as members of School Council, should be role models in their overall conduct and wear their respective badges daily. If any member of the School Council is found guilty of misconduct or inappropriate behaviour, he/she will not be deemed fit to wear the badge which is a symbol of honour and will have to surrender it.
• The use of tobacco or any such substance is strictly prohibited. Any such practice will lead directly to suspension from the school.
• Expensive and fancy electronic gadgets (cell phones, smart watches, calculators, music players, tablets etc.) must not be brought to school.
• Care must be taken of all school property. Students must use the school property responsibly and refrain from practices that may spoil or tarnish the image of being a Happian. A fine will be imposed for any damage caused by a student.
• A written apology will be demanded by the school authorities in case of willful breach of discipline, from both the pupil and the parent.
• No books, periodicals, comics, newspaper or other printed matter of objectionable nature, should be brought into the school. The school authorities have the right to search the bags.

7. Recommendations for Parents/Guardians

Parental encouragement and support for learning activities at home combined with parental involvement in schooling is critical to children's education. The support and collaboration of parents is, in all cases considered indispensable for the success of the scholastic and co-scholastic plan of the school. Parents' positive co-operation with the school is absolutely essential for the constructive upbringing of their ward. Hence, they are requested to make the teaching learning process more fruitful by:

• Urging their wards to be regular and punctual to school.
• Checking the school almanac on a regular basis.
• Frequent visits to the washroom or any habitual movement from the class after every interval should be avoided. No student should be outside the classroom without an out pass.
• Ensuring that their wards are diligent and regular in completing their assignments, homework and lessons.
• Helping their wards to make and implement a study time table and thereby create a positive environment where the child can study independently.
• Encouraging their children to take active part in classroom discussions, doubt-solving and submission of assignments/projects and discouraging them from becoming defaulters.
• Insisting on neatness and cleanliness in their text books, exercise books and personal appearance. There should be a name tag on blazers and sweaters.
• Instilling the habit of sending home-made food in their lunch boxes.
• Parents must ensure that their ward wears the Identity Card. All details are to be mentioned clearly. Change in address or phone number is to be informed officially at the school office. Any medical problem faced by their ward should be informed to the class teacher in writing at the beginning of the session and also entered in the medical record given in the almanac.
• Any appointment with the Principal must be made in advance. Parents should meet the school authorities by seeking a prior appointment.
• Parents can meet the teachers with prior appointment only. Kindly seek a prior appointment with the concerned teacher through ERP. Please do adhere to the time allotted for the meeting.
• Please note that no student may be taken home during school hours unless there is an emergency. In such a case, the class teacher/Principal may be contacted for permission.
• Parents are requested to be personally present at all the Parent-Teacher Meetings, interact with the teachers, take their feedback constructively and work on suggestions made by teachers. They should also adhere to the timings specified for the PTMs.
• The school almanac is a very important document. All communication and important instructions are sent to the parents either through the almanac or on the ERP. Therefore, it is mandatory for the students to carry the almanac daily to school and keep it safe.
• All children have the right to say ‘NO’ to any touch that makes them uncomfortable and to seek help from trusted adults.
• No child will be allowed to go home on his own. One of the parents should come to collect the child.
• Though the school takes good care of all the students while they are in school, the school cannot be held responsible for any self inflicted or accidental mishap or injury, physical or otherwise, that may befall them.
• The school contact number should be used in case of emergency/inquiry. Parents are requested to respect the privacy of the teaching faculty and administrative staff and abstain from causing any disturbance through telephone calls/house visits for any official purpose.

8. Anti-bullying norms

Bullying lowers self-esteem, interferes with everyone's right to be respected, to learn and to be/feel safe. Hence HAPPY SCHOOL has zero tolerance to bullying, physical or mental, in cyber space or otherwise, and obscene or sexual offences by anyone in school.

The term Bullying implies any of the following:

• Physical and verbal attacks, including repetitive teasing, harsh comments, and slander.
• Violence and physical aggression leading to hurt or intimidation, especially against junior students, by forcibly taking their belongings, food etc.
• All direct or indirect remarks of an obscene or sexual nature against the other gender. All students are expected to be gender sensitive and tolerant of each other.
• All acts of discrimination leading to lowered self-esteem.
• The destruction of someone's material possessions.
• Cyberbullying and online humiliation by posting or subscribing to offensive posts.
• Inappropriate phone calls, e-mails, messages, use of photographs and other media sources involving the victim.
• Public display of affection, possession or sharing of objectionable material, including digital material on personal devices, even when not displayed to others, constitutes a serious violation of school norms. Such violations will be dealt strictly and may result in disciplinary action, including rustication from school.
• Carrying phones or other digital devices, in contravention of explicit school norms , constitutes a serious offence and may invite disciplinary action.
• Parents are advised to monitor their ward’s social media actively and ensure that they are neither involved in nor subjected to any form of cyberbullying.
• Counselling is an integral part of the school system. Parents are expected to counsel their children and provide consent to avail the school’s counselling services.

Most importantly, bullying encompasses actions that may cause humiliation, loss of self-esteem, fear, physical or mental distress therefore every incident of bullying must be brought to the notice of the school authorities. Such incidents will be dealt with strictly and may attract disciplinary action.

It is a collective responsibility of the students, teachers and parents to maintain a ‘bullying free environment’ – one that respects diversity, encourages originality, promotes positive speech and action and addresses incidents of bullying promptly and sensitively.

9. Anger-free school

"Anger is one letter short of DANGER."

The term Bullying implies any of the following:

• We all agree that a learning environment such as school must be devoid of any kind of negativity enabling students to contribute positively and grow into responsible individuals.
• Anger is detrimental to fitness. Therefore, in accordance with guidelines of the Central Board of Secondary Education, HAPPY SCHOOL encourages all its stakeholders to work together to create an Anger - Free Zone.
• In this Anger-Free Zone, everyone will try to manage his/her anger, whether it is the parents, school personnel or other stakeholders.
• The best way to teach children the value of 'freedom from anger' is by setting examples ourselves.
• Creating an Anger-Free school will help our students in developing effective life skills and in overcoming emotions like fear, disrespect, hurt and humiliation.
• This will enable our children to become emotionally strong and healthy.

We are confident that, through the collective effort of all stakeholders , the school will become an Anger-Free Zone and make our children happy, joyous and active learners, ready to face the future with confidence and optimism. The school provides comprehensive counselling and the students are counselled to maintain an anger -free environment.

10. Late Arrival in School

" Punctuality is not about being on time, it is about respecting your own commitments."

• All of us will agree that a learning abode like a school must be devoid of any kind of negativity so that we can contribute and make the world a better place for our children, by infusing positivity in everything around them.
• Late arrival at school is considered a breach of discipline. A student who arrives late must record the date and time of arrival in the 'Record of Late Coming to School’ provided in the almanac at the entrance gate. Only then will the student be allowed to enter the school premises.
• Three late arrivals within a month will result in the parents being contacted. Subsequent late arrivals will invite a yellow card or any other appropriate disciplinary action by the school.