Preschool Division
School Year 2022-2023

Rules and Regulations

1. Uniform:

My appearance speaks many things of me and my home. The school uniform grants every student the same status and respect, reflects the school identity, and promotes belonging.

• Preschool students are required to attend school in full uniform and follow good grooming etiquette. Please refer to the enclosed Uniform Appendix A for details.
• All items of the school uniform must be clearly labeled.
• Parents of students who repeatedly fail to wear the correct uniform will be contacted and asked to attend to the matter.
• Jewelry is not allowed.

2. Attendance:

 Punctuality is a sign of respect for self and others; a trait which I, a JM student, am

 expected to develop.

• Students are expected to:
  • Be in the assembly hall before 7:45 a.m. every day.
  • Leave school at the 2:30 p.m. closing bell. For their safety, students are not to arrive to school before 7:15 a.m. and must be picked up no later than 3:00 p.m. as supervision cannot be ensured outside this time bracket.
• Students who are not picked from school by 3:15 p.m. will have to wait for their parents at the main gate.

3. Sickness and Absence:

For the well-being of every child, as well as that of the entire Preschool community, specific health and hygiene regulations are implemented at school.

• Parents are urged to promptly report any illness, health complications, or communicable diseases to the Division Principal/Nurse.
• In case of absence, parents or guardians are urged to call the Division Principal to specify the reason.
• A medical report from the treating physician is required for any absence of more than two school days.
• Students who have fever, a persistent cough, a runny nose, diarrhea, or are vomiting, must stay home.
• In case a child exhibits any of the above symptoms or has an accident during the day, the Division Principal/Nurse will contact the parents and discuss with them the measures to be taken.
• Please refer to the COVID-19 Protocol posted on the school web page.

 4. Classroom Rules:

My class is my second home; I will do my best to follow its rules.

• In class, students are expected to:
  • Sit, stand and walk properly
  • Take turns and share
  • Be clean and well-organized
  • Be respectful towards others
  • Follow instructions given by the teachers and supervisors
  • Respect school property
• Students are not allowed to bring electronic gadgets or toys to school.

5. Circulation in and out of the Division:

Right now, is a great time to make a good choice.

• Students are expected to:
  • Line up with friends when the bell rings in order to go to class with the teacher.
  • Be silent during Assembly, on the stairs and in the hallways.
  • Obtain permission to visit the infirmary.
• Parents are requested to have the Principal’s permission to leave the school before the closing bell.
• Parents are asked to inform the Principal of any changes in students’ pick-up arrangements.

APPENDIX A

Preschool Division Uniform Code

(As of July 3, 2013)

The JM Preschool Division uniform consists of:

* Items found exclusively in the school store.

P.S.:     – Long hair is expected to be worn in a ponytail or pigtail either braided or loose.

            – Boys should maintain a short haircut throughout the school year.

APPENDIX B

Behavior Plan

• The Preschool Behavior Plan was designed to help students remain on track.
•  Parents are expected to cooperate with the school by enforcing self-control and discipline.

Preschool Disciplinary Measures:

Undesirable behaviour is dealt with in the following manner:

At the first incident:

The matter is discussed with the student to help him/her understand and adjust his/her behaviour with the respective teacher.

At the second incident:

The teacher will send the student to the Assistant Principal who will discuss the matter with him/her to help him/her understand and adjust his/her behaviour.

At the third incident:

The Principal discusses the matter with the student and calls the parents for a meeting in order to agree upon the appropriate solution. A written form of the meeting will be signed by the Principal and the parents. The case will be discussed with the Guidance and Counselling members.

Sanctions:

Sanctions are meant to help students understand and be aware of the misbehavior and its consequences in a constructive way.

Sanctions are adapted to the nature of the misbehavior.

For example:

• In case of disrespecting and/or disturbing others → Fill a Think Sheet
• In case of uncleanliness→ clean the mess during a specific time