School Hours:

• For classes KG I & KG II: 7:00am to 11:10am
• For classes Grade I to VI: 7:00am to 1:20pm
• Students will be deemed late for school if they arrive after 7:15am
• Students with private transport have to be picked from the school between 11:15am - 11:30 am for Kindergarten and 1:20pm to 1:40pm for classes Grade I to VI.

Uniform:

General Guidelines:

• Students will be provided the book set for the respective class upon clearing the tuition fee and books fee
• Students are to wear the prescribed school uniform and modification to the uniform is not allowed.
• Students are not allowed to leave the class or school without permission from the office during the school hours.
• Students have to complete work assigned including class work, homework, corrections, project etc. and must be handed in on time.
• Defacing or damaging school property is unacceptable.
• The school is not responsible for books, money, valuables, clothes, and other articles that are lost. Students must take care of their own belongings. It is not advisable to send money or valuable items with them.
• The fee once paid is not refunded.
• All curricular, co-curricular activities, literary, cultural programs, sports and games are compulsory for students, unless prevented on medical grounds.
• Students are to be polite and respectful at all times to the school teaching and non-teaching staff as well as their fellow students.
• Students are not allowed to carry or use mobile phones in the school campus.
• Students are always expected to speak English in school, except during Language periods.
• Attendance and punctuality is mandatory for all class lessons.
• Birthday Parties such as cake cutting or distributing of food items to fellow students is not allowed. However, the child can wear a colour dress.

Transport:

• Parents who are opting for school transportation have to submit a filled transport form at the school office.
• The transportation service will be confirmed only upon the verification of the location by the respective area bus driver and is subject to availability of a vacant seat in the respective bus.
• Submission of transportation form doesn’t confirm the service. A minimum of 3-5 working days will be required to confirm the transportation services upon submission of filled transport form.
• The decision of pick up time and drop time will remain with the School.
• Students should be present at the designated bus stop before time. The bus will not wait at your stop for more than 60 seconds STRICTLY.
• If a student is not attending school on any day, the parent should inform the bus driver in advance.
• Students should not create any disturbance on the bus that may distract the driver’s attention from his driving.
• All students must be in their seats while the bus is moving.
• All the rules of conduct that apply on school property also apply on the bus.
• No part of the body should be extended from the window at any point of time.
• If the student is found violating the bus rules and regulations even after three warnings, the school reserves the right to cancel the service without notice.

Bus Conduct

Parents should discuss these bus conduct and safety rules with their children. To ensure the safety of those who ride on the bus, observance of certain rules is necessary. Respect for other is expected on the buses at all times. Your child should understand that riding a school bus is a privilege and unruly conduct on the bus is a risk to the safe operation of the bus.

Bus Safety Rules:

• Arrive at the bus stop 5 minutes before pick-up time. The driver is NOT permitted to wait for students.
• When the bus arrives, stand well back from the curb or stopping point and wait until the bus comes to a full stop.
• Never reach through the window to take an item from a friend.
• Do not put your head or arms out of the windows when on the bus.
• Do not eat or drink on the bus.
• Students are expected to be courteous and obedient to the driver.
• The ignition of matches, lighters, etc. is prohibited.
• No object is to be thrown into, out of, or inside the bus.
• Students must not use obscene language, gestures or gang signs.
• Fighting, yelling or loud talking is not permitted.
• Harassment or intimidation of others is not permitted.
• Students will never use the rear emergency exit except upon the direction of the driver or other competent authority.
• Willful destruction or defacing of school bus or private property surrounding school bus stops is prohibited.

On the Bus:

• Go directly to a seat. Remain seated and facing forward for the entire ride.
• It is mandatory to wear seat belt while on the bus.
• Talk quietly (so the driver will not be distracted).
• If you need to talk to the bus driver: wait for the bus to stop, raise your hand, and call the driver's name.
• Never throw things on the bus or out the windows. Never play with the emergency exits.
• Keep the aisles clear at all times.
• If there is an emergency, listen to the driver and follow instructions.

Exit the Bus:

• When getting off the bus make sure you walk (not run) three more steps away from the door. This is the best place to be around a bus. Stay away from the bus wheels and watch out for moving cars!
• Once you get off the bus, go straight home so an adult will know where you are.
• Only get on and off the bus at your designated stop. If you need to get off the bus somewhere else, you will need to have a note from your parents.
• If you leave something on the bus, never return to the bus to get it. The driver may not see you come back and they may begin moving the bus.
• Also, if you drop something near the bus, tell the bus driver before you attempt to pick it up, so they will know where you are.

At the Bus Stop:

• Walk safely to the bus stop and stay well away from the street.
• Arrive at the bus stop 5 minutes before bus time.
• When waiting, keep yourself and your belongings out of the road and away from traffic.
• Don’t run between parked cars and buses.
• Never move towards the bus until it has stopped and the driver opens the door.