DPS Sharjah Rules

DISCIPLINE AND BEHAVIOUR

To create a pleasant atmosphere, conducive to distance learning as well as onsite learning wherein children can study safely and efficiently, high standards of positive self- discipline is required. Good order and positive discipline is sought through good relationships and self discipline . Generally the school enjoys a friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere and emphasis is given to encouraging and showing appreciation of good behaviour rather than punish bad behaviour.

LIBRARY

Library periods are conducted onsite now through a very efficient reading programme.

OWN TRANSPORT

Students who travel in their own transport must arrive in school by 7.20 am and must be picked up from school by 1:45 pm latest
Students should never leave the school before the attendant arrives.
In case of delay they should report to the school reception and the parent will be called.
At present Parents will not be allowed inside the campus . They will collect their respective wards from the main gate no.3 after school hours.

TRANSPORT

All students should reach the bus stop at least five minutes before the arrival time. Buses will not wait for latecomers . The bus drivers are authorized to stop the buses at designated stops only, unless otherwise directed by the bus teacher. The list of designated stops has been formulated keeping in view the convenience and safety of the students and you are required to adhere to the same.

Children of Pre KG to Grade II must be dropped and picked up from the bus stop by the parent/caretaker. If the person is not at the bus stop the child will be brought back to school and the parent will have to make arrangements to pick up the child from school. Parents are not allowed to enter or travel in the bus at any time. If parents have any concern regarding the transport facility they are requested to ask for a complaint form from the driver or fill up the complaint form on the school communication portal for Transport . The concern will be addressed by the school at the earliest.

The bus teachers and bus monitors are responsible for maintaining discipline in the buses. Any serious offences will be reported to the Headmistress. Children will not be allowed to board other buses .

FOR STUDENTS COMING TO SCHOOL (Onsite / Hybrid)

Students coming to school must reach school at least 5 min before the first bell rings.
Students should be habitually clean and always neatly dressed.
The school uniform should be worn on all working days.
PE uniform should be worn only on days assigned for PE in the timetable or unless otherwise specified by the school authorities.
It is advisable for students must wear the school sweater/blazer during the winter months. Office bearers must wear their designated badges daily.
Wearing expensive jewelry, accessories, etc. is not allowed. Students should not paint their nails or colour their hair. Strict action will be taken in such cases.
For the health and safety of our students we do not recommend trolley bags in school.
Sharing of food, water, books stationery is not allowed.
Students must carry books only as required by the timetable.
Students must carry their digital device to school for use during hybrid learning and use it only during class, when asked to, by the teacher.
Students must adhere to all social distancing protocols, and wear PPE at all times (Masks). They may wear their gloves or shield also. Students are advised to wash their hands at regular intervals.
Students must always take responsibility for their personal health and safety in school.
Students must stay within the designated areas and not move out of classrooms without permission.
Students will follow the AUP agreement signed by them, at all times. Classroom decorum, Net Etiquette and cyber safety rules must be followed at all times.
Any case of e Safety concern must be reported to the class teacher/respective e Safety supervisor.
Care must be taken of all school property. No student should damage school furniture or things belonging to others. Any case of accidental damage to property must be reported to the respective supervisor.
Students are not allowed to carry mobile phones or valuable articles to school.
If a student is feeling unwell in school he/she must report to the teacher immediately.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

Read the contents of this digital almanac carefully.
Please use the COMMUNICATION PORTAL in special programs for day to day communication with the school.
All school staff have OUTLOOK email addresses which are visible on TEAMS. You can also use these to write to the specific teachers or to the school.
Please ensure that all the school rules for students are adhered to and your children are made to understand this, too.
Please ensure that your child attends all online classes and reports for them on time.
All students must follow classroom rules, Net etiquette, e safety rules at all times.
Any case of e Safety concern must be reported to the class teacher/respective e Safety supervisor.
You may meet the teachers online on any school day by prior appointment only.
Please ensure that your child attends school whether on line or in school, in proper uniform/ formal clothing.
No child can leave the premises before school is over without prior permission. Parents are requested not to make any social engagements or medical appointments during school hours. To ensure better discipline parents are requested not to send their children to school on days when they have such appointments.
For students using OWN TRANSPORT parents must fill the required form and submit it at the reception with the required documents. Only the authorized person will be allowed to pick up your ward.
If the authorized person is unavailable to pick up the student, parent must send an email/letter to the school along with a copy of the Emirates id and Phone number of the person picking up the child.
Should there be a case of COVID or any infectious disease in your home please report to the Headmistress at once and do not send your child to school until the infection period is over. Please follow all protocols as advised by the school.
Parents must be dressed in formal clothing (National, Indian or Western) when visiting school.

BUS RULES

Students should reach the bus stop at least five minutes before the arrival time. Buses will not wait for latecomers.
Students must sit only in the seats assigned to them.
Students must not move in the bus.
Sharing of food, water, books, stationery etc is not allowed during the journey.
Students will not operate their devices during the journey.
No student should approach the entry door of the bus until it comes to a complete halt. They should enter the bus in an orderly manner and take their seats immediately.
The bus drivers are authorized to stop the buses at DESIGNATED STOPS only, unless otherwise directed by the bus teacher. The list of designated stops has been formulated keeping in view the convenience and safety of the students and you are required to adhere to the same.
Students of grade 6 must be preferably dropped and picked up from the bus stop by the parent/caretaker. If the designated person is not at the bus stop the child will be brought back to school and the parent will have to pick up the child from school.
Parents are not allowed to enter or travel in the bus at any time.
Trash or objects of any kind should not be discarded inside or thrown out of the bus.
Students will be held responsible for any damage caused to the bus by negligence or vandalism.
The driver's attention should not be distracted for any reason.
• The bus teachers and bus monitors are responsible for maintaining discipline in the buses. Any serious offences will be reported to the Headmistress.
Any violations of the bus rules will result in the forfeit of use of School transportation.
Children will not be allowed to board other buses

NOTE: Transportation is being provided by Najmat Al Najah Buses Transport. Kindly contact +97165772454 or write to info@nbt.ae for any query or complaints regarding transport.

PUNCTUALITY

DPS Sharjah promotes high levels of attendance and punctuality across the school in both online and onsite classes. There is a clear connection supported by research between high levels of attendance and achievement and at DPS there are high expectations of all members of the community, staff, parents and students in ensuring that excellent attendance at school and punctuality to school, lessons and other activities is the norm.

ONSITE

Students who arrive late to school after 7:30 will be marked as late by the personnel who is on the gate on morning duty and the receptionist. Punctuality is monitored by the Grade reps and sanctions issued or parents contacted as appropriate.
Students arriving after 8.00am should report to the (Front) Office, where they will be registered and their lateness recorded.

ONLINE

Teachers fill the attendance of students in every period within 5 minutes of start of class and put the remark in the attendance remark column that student have joined class late, an automated mail goes to the parent about the late joining by the Students.
If a child is found to be a late comer for more than 3 times in a month then he /she is issued a warning letter by the supervisor
Students joining online classes late due to some medical/technical issue should take prior permission from the Supervisor.

LEAVE RULES

• All leave must be recorded in the special program from the parent ID prior to the commencement of the day.

• Supporting documents are required for the record of absence to be converted into permitted leave and is subject to approval.

• No long leave of absence will be granted unless it is approved by the HM on submitting a valid reason and supporting documents.

• Students who have been sick should upload the medical certificate from the doctor on the portal. A copy of the certificate should be submitted in the school clinic for all communicable diseases/more than 7 days of medical leave.

ABSENTEEISM DURING EXAMINATION

• Students should avoid taking leave during examinations. If unavoidable, parents should apply for leave well in advance. In case of emergency or sickness it is preferable to send the message to the class teacher as soon as possible so that PL can be granted.

• PL during examination must be applied for in advance and is granted only at the discretion of the Headmistress.

• Medical certificate/Travel document/Relevant documents must be attached with the application.

• NO retest will be conducted in case of absence during tests. (However the conduct of retest will be at the discretion of the school)

WITHDRAWLS

• One month's written notice of intention of withdrawal is to be submitted to the school authorities.

• Completed withdrawal form along with the fee towards the Transfer Certificate is to be submitted to the school office after the letter of intent.

STRIKE OFF

• A pupil's name will be struck off the school rolls if the child remains absent for a period of 30 continuous days without prior permission of the school authorities and without any intimation about the cause of such long absence.

RULES AND REGULATIONS