SCHOOL TIMINGS

Summer Timings (2008-2009)

The following summer timings will be observed by Delhi Public School R. K. Puram/ East of Kailash/Vasant Vihar for the new academic session from 24th March 2008 (for X and XII) and from 25th March 2008 (for classes VI, VII, VIII and IX).

Summer uniform will be worn by all the students with effect from the dates mentioned above.

The new academic session dates for the Junior Schools will be announced later.

Visiting Time for Parents:

The school would like parents to maintain a close rapport with the teachers of their children in school. The Principal will met parents from 8:30 a.m. to 9.30 a.m. daily. Parents are advised to meet the Headmistresses and the respective Vice-Principals according to the schedule given below:

Timings:

Day: Monday

7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. (Summer)
7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. (Winter)

Parents can meet the class teachers in the break. Kindly write in the Almanac to the class teacher for an appointment with the concerned teacher. The class teacher will do the needful and inform you.

Parents are not permitted to go to the class-rooms to meet teachers during regular teaching periods.

Parents should bring forms for attestation only after 2 p.m.

CODE OF CONDUCT

The Code of Conduct states that we will respect property and personal rights, co-operate with and support each other and take responsibility for a safe environment. The teacher's right to teach and a student's right to learn cannot be disturbed by the actions of others. Delhi Public School, R. K. Puram is committed to developing positive inter-personal relationships between members of the school community. Bullying and harassment at school, along with other disruptive activities, are unacceptable behaviours and will be dealt with accordingly. The rules that apply in all circumstances in our school are

"Do the Right Thing
Say the Right Thing"

The following practices will lead to strict disciplinary action. Please refer to the section on Disciplinary Measures.

1. Disfiguring or damaging school property.
2. Bunking classes and Monday Tests.
3. Bunking School.
4. Sloganering and signature campagins.
5. Bringing a cellphone to school.
6. Use of violence in any form.
7. Scribbling or writing anything on the shirts or uniform.
8. Using abusive language.
9. Not wearing the proper school uniform, (winter or summer uniform) during the term, as specified in the School Almanac)
10. Assembling or going to Prince Pan Corner.
11. Bringing, wearing, buying, selling or possessing any mind of garment or apparel with slogans written on them.
12. Damaging, scribbling or tearing pages from Library books, Texts or Exercise books.
13. Bringing sharp and injury causing articles such as knives etc.
14. Bringing books, CDs etc. not relevant to their course work.
15. Bringing costly articles (like expensive watches, cameras, fountain pens iPods)
16. Bullying or using any form of violence against a fellow student.
17. Smoking, gambling, drinking or using drugs.
18. Bursting crackers or throwing colour on one another within or near the school premises.
19. Bringing more than Rs.30/- for canteen purposes.
20. Entering school without uniform even after school hours.
    Bringing Civil Clothes to school at ny point of time unless prior permission has been granted by a teacher.
21. Late arrival in classes.
22. Late arrival in school.
23. Misconduct, indiscipline and misbehaviour in school transport.
24. Not wearing the identity card.

Disciplinary Measures
Any student found breaking school rules will be dealt with according to the Intervention Table on page 8.

The following measures will be adopted to maintain discipline:

1. Oral warning & counselling.
2. Written warning
3. Fine
4. Issue of Red Cards.
5. Withdrawal of bus facilities for misbehaviour in the school bus (Parents wil
be responsible for picking them up and dropping them to school)
6. Detention
7. Exclusion from class and school activities along with issue of Red Card.
8. Suspension
9. Expulsion.

However, the Principal retains the right to expel a student outright if the offence is of a very serious nature. The Principal will have the right to withhold the character certificate of any student whose conduct is not in keeping with the rules. laid down by the school.

Red Card

A student will be issued a Red Card for missing classes, reporting late to class, constantly interrupting the teaching process and indulging in rude and unacceptable behaviour in class and school premises. The student will report to the Class Teacher for detention during Break. Issue of two Red Cards will lead to immediate suspension.

White Card

A White Card is issued to students who remain absent from school for 3 or more successive days without intimation to the school authorities. Not responding to a White Card will lead to the name being struck off the school rolls.

Detention

A student will be put on detention for indiscipline in designated rooms during Break. The school Counsellors Nice Principals/ Headmistresses/Class Teachers will supervise and counsel such students.

Kindly note that in the best interests of your child, the school has the right to change your ward's section during the course ofthe academic year.

ATTENDANCE

Coming to school regularly is an integral part of a student's life. This inculcates discipline and regularity in a student which in turn crates value systems that become an essential part of life. There is no substitute for the holistic education gained by a child in the school environment. No. student will be allowed to enter class without a leave application if he/she has been absent the previous day.

OPEN HOUSE

The 'Open House' is an opportunity for parents to meet the class teacher and subject teachers of their ward on a one to one basis. It is also an occasion to interact with the Principal.

SCHOLAR BADGE

Scholar Badge ceremony for Classes VII-XII will take place in the month of November. Dates will be intimated to parents well in advance in order to enable them to attend the function.

MORNING ASSEMBLY

The Morning Assembly is an essential part of the school schedule. Each section has its own special day to conduct the assembly with the help of their Class Teacher in the course of the academic year. It helps in exposing each student to both Indian and other world cultures. The Assembly is an opportunity for displaying the inexhaustible talent of the children. It fosters the spirit of group activity leadership and value building. It also acknowledges the silent workers in the class who are equally participative in organizing the class assembly. The Assembly is also an opportunity for the students to show their sensitivity and social responsibility towards the DPS Shiksha Kendra where each class not only contributes a voluntary sum, but also takes classes as well. Parents are invited to attend these assemblies which form bridges of communication between them and the school.

The Principal encourages the Headmistresses and Vice Principals also to conduct the Assembly from time to time. Special assemblies are held to commemorate important events in the school. The entire school attends special assemblies.

Value Education Classes are also conducted by the Principal from time to time for all students.