SCHOOL RULES – DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, BALCO

Each student must carry his/her almanac and identity card to school every day. Office Bearers will carry their respective badges daily.
A student should affix his/her photograph and write the required information duly signed by their parents in the space provided in the almanac.
Guardians / Parents coming to drop their ward should be on time. Students who come to school on their own, should arrive at school before the bell goes (ten minutes before the Home-room period). Late comers may be penalized by detention / suspension from classes. Students who are late despite repeated warnings would be viewed seriously.
Students, who come to school escorted, should never leave before the escort arrives. In case of delay, they should report to the school guard / office.
Students should be habitually clean and always neatly dressed. The school uniform should be worn on all working days and for all school functions. Students who are slovenly dressed or not in uniform will be sent home. Use of hair gel is not allowed. Wearing low waist trousers/skirts is forbidden.
Bicycles must be kept locked. Students will not ride bicycles inside the school compound. Scooter, moped, motorcycle etc. are not allowed in the school compound.
All boys (except Sikhs) must keep their hair short. Non-Sikh boys should get their hair trimmed at regular intervals. Sikh boys must wear turbans in Class IX and above. A patka may be worn only while playing games. Girls must tie their hair neatly with a green band.
Proper trimming of nails is compulsory.
The following are not permitted in the school with NO EXCEPTIONS- hair colouring, mehendi (henna), nail polish, body tattoos, kajal, eyeliner, perfumes, deodorants, hair-gel,coloured hair band, nose ring and bangles.
Students are not allowed to bring any sharp instruments to the school, or any kind of object that can cause injury to others.
The school is not responsible for the goods lost. It is not advisable to bring valuable articles (like expensive watches, fancy accessories, jewellery etc.) to school.
Chewing Gum, Pan Masala, cold drinks or any other form of addiction will lead to stern disciplinary action.
Students are prohibited from bringing electronic gadgets like mobile phone, I-pods, music system, storage devices like floppies, pen drives (not relevant to academic pursuits) or camera to school. If they do so, it will be confiscated. They also must not bring a large amount of money with them.
No books (other than text books or library books), magazines or paper should be brought to the school. Parents are requested to be vigilant and keep a check on the kind of literature, CD / DVD, website being read and viewed by your ward.
The morning bell before a class or assembly is a signal for all to go to the assembly or to their respective class-rooms. This should be done promptly and in silence. As soon as they are in their classes students should get their books ready for the first period.
Change of class-rooms between periods should be done in silence and in an orderly manner. Students should not unnecessarily leave their class at the end of every period.
During games period students must go in line from their class to the play ground within 2-3 minutes.
During the period, in case of urgency, it is compulsory to carry a Class Pass to go for conveniences.
It is mandatory for all students to speak in English Language within the school quadrangle.
Shouting and whistling is not allowed in the school premises.
Lending or borrowing of money or other articles is not allowed.
The school insists on the following measures to be observed by the members of staff and all students. Care must be taken to observe the “green rules” in order to maintain clean and green surroundings. That is, school premises will not be littered with disposable tumblers, papers or polythene bags. If polythene bags are brought to school, care should be taken not to dispose them off in the school grounds. Minimal use of polythene bags will be appreciated.
Do not spoil or pluck flowers.
Students are expected to respect school property. No student should damage any school furniture, write or draw anything on the walls or in any way damage things belonging to others. Any school property damaged even by accident should be reported at once to the class teacher or to the Principal.
Students are advised to keep their class rooms, school building and campus as clean as possible and throw leftovers into the dustbins.
The students should invariably be polite wherever they go. They should always remember that the school is judged by their conduct. They should greet their teachers when they meet them. Bullying and use of foul language are punishable offences.
Delhi Public School provides education from Prep I to Class XII. It is, therfore, expected that the juniors are treated with love and affection, at the same time the juniors should show all respect to their seniors.
Kindly ensure ‘Toiletry Training’ to your ward(s) especially studying in Prep I and Prep II classes.
Bursting fire crackers or splashing colours during Diwali / Holi in the school premises is strictly forbidden. Non compliance of these instructions can result in expulsion from the school.
No student shall indulge in any of the following practices :
1. Writing on the shirts and uniform.
2. Smoking.
3. Any form of gambling.
4. Rowdyism and rude behaviour.
5. Casteism, communalism, or untouchability in any form.
For the safety and security of every child, students must sit in the bus in a disciplined manner and not move about while the bus is in motion. Students indulging in aggressive or violent behaviour will not be allowed to travel by bus. They will be picked and dropped to school by their parents.
Students will not instigate other co-students or juniors to indulge in any misbehaviour or any form of anti-school activity which will bring disrepute to the school and could spoil the career of the concerned student.
Students should not accept undue favour from any stranger either in the form of a gift or a ride on their vehicle. They should never hesitate to say ‘No’ when asked or tempted to do anything which they know to be wrong.
Irregular attendance, disobedience, misconduct or any other form of verbal / written demonstration of obscenity, using unfair means in examination, damage of school’s / other’s property, use of foul languages, writing bad comments / chatting on facebook or any social media, causing physical harm to others, bullying, rowdiness, misconduct in the school may call for suspension or even rustication from the school.
Rendering false or misleading information or withholding correct information may disqualify the child for admission or continuing in the school.
Parents are requested to send only toffees / sweets value not exceeding Rs.10/- to celebrate their child’s birthday. Students from class III onwards are not allowed to wear coloured clothes on birthdays. Birthday bumps are a punishable offence.
Please note that collection and distribution of lunch packets and other such articles is not the responsibility of the school.
Parents are not allowed to go to the classes or send for their ward or any pupil through any peon during school hours for any reason whatsoever. Telephonic conversation during school hours is prohibited. They can meet teachers on PTM days or at a time fixed by prior appointment.
Unless there is an emergency, request from parents for short leave / half day leave for their ward is not appreciated for security reasons. In case of emergency Principal may be approached for permission.
Any communication made, should be addressed to the Principal through the Class Teacher. Ensure that it bears student’s admission number, class and section to facilitate early disposal at your end.
Any change in the residential address, designation, telephone number and any other details given at the time of admission should be immediately intimated by writing an application to the school office.
Ensure that earliest possible action is taken by you on the letters sent from the school from time to time.
Only authorised photographers are allowed to take photograph in all school functions.
Parents and Guardians will appreciate that absence during terms / weekly tests / half yearly /pre-board examinations is not in the best interest of the students. Hence, applying for leave should be an exception rather than an accepted practice.
In case the student is unwell and not fit to come for the weekly tests, please send a leave note with a Medical Certificate to follow up within two days of rejoining need to be sent. Under no circumstances the child will be permitted to go home after the weekly tests.
Parents should make a careful note of various details regarding the payment of school fees.
Parents for the smooth functioning of the school must follow the rules and regulations and procedures laid down by the school from time to time and should be very careful in their behavior and conduct with teachers, members of the school staff and management. Their behavior should never be such to compromise the dignity and self respect of the above mentioned persons. If violated, the decision of the school Disciplinary Committee would be final. The deterrent decided upon by the said committee could, in extreme cases, be the issuance of a Transfer Certificate.
School rules can be changed without prior notice or reason.
Parents are requested to impart Health Education to their children so that they maintain:
1. personal hygiene.
2. regular exercise.
3. proper sleep.
4. a balanced diet; nutritionally rich in protein and milk.
5. safe & sufficient water intake. All students are advised to bring their own water bottles from home.
6. the habit of not consuming of ice-creams, other milk products and eatables from road side vendors.
Parents are requested to :
1. deworm children at least once every year. Advice can be taken from family physician.
2. get dental and ophthalmic check up periodically by a Dental surgeon and ophthalmologist.
3. ensure children are immunized as per the direction of your family physician.
4. ensure students suffering from diseases such as Chicken Pox, Cholera, Measles, Mumps, Whooping-Cough and Jaundice must observe the prescribed period of Quarantine necessary and advised by the physician.
5. ensure students suffering from infectious diseases like conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Scabies etc. should not be sent to the school.
6. ensure students suffering from chronic diseases like Asthma, Epilepsy,and Rheumatic Heart Disease are advised to be under continuous Medical Supervision of a Specialist Doctor. History of their illness must be filled up in the Almanac along with the treatment being taken.
7. ensure all the students returning to school after suffering from are infectious or contagious disease should produce a Medical Certificate permitting him / her to do so.
It is expected of Delhi Public School Students that:
1. they should take pride in wearing their school uniform.
2. they should take care of their health and be robust and strong.
3. they should maintain their personal hygiene physically and mentally.
4. they should always be friendly with others.
5. they should accept whatever work is assigned to them as their rightful share.
6. they should face difficulties courageously.
7. they should be truthful, whatever be the cost.
8. they should always be ready to lend a helping hand at home to their parents, brothers and sisters, in school to teachers and companions, and any unattended visitor they happen to meet in the school premises.
9. they should never be cruel. they should know that cruelty is the trait of a bully while kindness is the mark of a gentleman.
10. they should respect the liberty and rights of others.
11. they should not waste their time in idle gossips.
A prize winner although fulfilling all conditions of eligibility for a certain prize will be deemed unsuitable for the same if he /she is found indulging in any act of indiscipline bringing bad repute to the School. School’s decision in this regard shall be final & binding on all students.