DISCIPLINARY RULES FOR BLOOMING HERITAGE
SECONDARY SCHOOL
1. Code of conduct: All students are expected to abide by a code of conduct
that promotes respect, responsibility and integrity. Violations of the code
may result in disciplinary action.
Punishment: disciplinary action based on the severity of the offense, which
may include warnings, detentions or suspension.
2. Attendance: Regular attendance is mandatory for all students. Excessive
lateness or unauthorized absences may result in disciplinary consequences.
Punishment: warnings, detentions, loss of privileges, or parent or guardians
informed. Persistent or severe cases may lead to further disciplinary
measures.
3. Uniform and Dress code: Students must adhere to the school’s uniform and
dress code policy. Failure to comply may lead to disciplinary measures.
Punishment: Verbal warning, detention, temporary exclusion from class
until corrected, or parent guardian informed.
4. Respect for others: Students must treat their peers and teachers well;
bullying, harassment, discrimination, or disrespectful behaviour will not be
tolerated.
Punishment: verbal/written warning, detention, counselling, parental
involvement, suspension, or referral to external agencies in severe cases.
5. Academic integrity: cheating, plagiarism, or any form of dishonesty in
academic work is strictly prohibited. Violators may face disciplinary
consequences, such as academic penalties or loss of privileges.
Punishment: zero marks for the assignment, resubmission with a minimum
grade cap, parental involvement, or disciplinary measures as per school
policy.
6. Use of Technology: responsible and appropriate use of technology is
expected. Unauthorized use of electronic devices, accessing inappropriate
content, or engaging in cyberbullying are subject to disciplinary action.
Punishment: temporary confiscation of the device, suspension of
technology privileges, detention, parental involvement, or referral to external
agencies in severe cases.
7. Substance Abuse: possession, use or distribution of drugs, alcohol, or
tobacco products in school premises or during school activities is strictly
prohibited and may lead to severe disciplinary measures.
Punishment: suspension, parental involvement, referral to external
agencies, or in extreme cases, exclusion from the school.
8. Vandalism and Theft: Students must respect school property and the
belongings of others. Vandalism, theft, or damage to school property is
unacceptable and will result in disciplinary action.
Punishment: repair, restitution, community service, parental involvement,
suspension, or in extreme cases, exclusion from the school.
9. Safety and Security: Students are responsible for maintaining a safe and
secure environment. Actions that compromise the safety of others such as
bringing weapons or engaging in violence, are subject to severe
consequences.
Punishment: suspension, exclusion from the school, referral to external
agencies, or legal action as required.
[Link] of profanity and inappropriate Language: students must use
appropriate language refrain from using profanity or engaging in verbal
abuse. Violations may result in disciplinary measures.
Punishment: verbal/written warning, detention, parental involvement, or in
severe cases, suspension.
[Link] for school Rules : students must adhere to all school rules and
regulations, including those related to classrooms, hallways, and other
common areas. Disregard for these rules may result in disciplinary
consequences.
Punishment: Verbal/written warning, detention, temporary exclusion from
class, or parents/guardians informed.
Disciplinary process: the disciplinary committee will follow a fair and
transparent process when investigating and resolving disciplinary cases. This
may include warnings, counselling, probation, suspension, or expulsion,
depending on the severity of the offence.
Punishment: the disciplinary committee will determine the appropriate
punishment based on the severity of the offence, considering factors such as
the student’s previous disciplinary record, intent, and the impact of the
behaviors on others. Possible sanctions include warnings, detentions, loss of
privileges, parental involvement, suspension, or in extreme cases, expulsion
from the school.
It’s important to note that the severity of punishments may vary based on the
specific circumstances and the school’s disciplinary policy. The disciplinary
committee should consider fairness, proportionality, and the best interest of
the students of the student and the school community when determining
appropriate sanctions for each offence. These rules and regulations, along
with the corresponding punishments, should be communicated effectively to
students, parents, and staff members to ensure a safe and conducive learning
environment and promote responsible behavior within the school
community.
NOTE: Remember, discipline should aim to teach and support students
rather than simply punishing them.
N/S OFFENCES 1st ATTEMPT 2nd ATTEMPT
Punishment Punishment
Bullying and
Harassment
1 a) Verbal Detention, counseling and Suspension, counseling and
bullying parent contact. parent contact
Suspension, counseling and Expulsion, counseling and
b) Physical parent contact. parent contact.
bullying
2 Cheating/Failure Detention and parent contact Suspension and parent
on Assignment contact.
Disrespect and
defiance
3 Disrespect Detention, counseling and Suspension, counseling,
towards Teachers parent contact and parent contact
4. Defiance Detention, counseling and Suspension, counseling
parent contact and parent contact
Technology
misuse
5. Unauthorised Loss of technology Suspension,
Technology use privileges, detention, and counseling, parent
parent contact contact
6. cyberbullying Detention, counseling, and Suspension, counseling,
parent contact. and parent contact.
Violence and
Aggression
7. a). physical
Aggression
Suspension, counseling, Expulsion, counseling
and parent contact and parent contact
b). Threats
intimidation
Suspension, counseling Expulsion, counseling
and parent contact
and parent contact
Other
misbehaviors
8. Tardiness Warning, detention, and Detention, counseling,
parent contact and parent contact
9. Truancy Detention, counseling, and Suspension, counseling,
parent contact and parent contact
10. Vandalism Detention, counseling, and Suspension, counseling,
parent contact. and parent contact
