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Demerit System - Schedule

29/04/2011


ALLEDGED MISCONDUCT 1ST INCIDENT 2ND INCIDENT 3RD INCIDENT
Each learner has the right to be educated in an orderly and disciplined environment, and the responsibility to be co-operative and attentive and not disrupt lessons or distract fellow learners. He should exercise self discipline and be committed to academic progress for all
Acts or behaviour that creates a hostile or threatening College environment or that may reasonably have resulted in such an environment.

The wilful disruption or interference with College activities and conduct that is designed to be prejudicial to good order or discipline at the College
Level 2 Detention/s
Community Service
Suspension
Exclusion
Expulsion
Expulsion
10 - 20 DEMERITS
Noisy, disruptive and unco-operative behaviour which disturbs the activities of others inside and outside of the classroom and behaviour that wilfully obstructs/ hinders/prevents the teacher from the efficient execution of his/her duties Progress Chart Entry
Warning
Staff Detention
Progress Chart Entry
Parental Contact
Level 1 Detention
Exclusion
Parental Contact
Level 2 Detention
Suspension
Expulsion
3 DEMERITS
Eating or drinking during lessons or College events/activities when consumption may be considered inappropriate or is not permitted Progress Chart Entry
Warning
Staff Detention
Progress Chart Entry
Parental Contact
Level 1 Detention
Exclusion
Parental Contact
Level 2 Detention
Suspension
Expulsion
3 DEMERITS
Each learner has the right to voice his or her opinions in a polite and respectful manner, and the responsibility to listen to and consider the opinions of others
Being unreasonably intolerant of others and their personal beliefs, religion, traditions, appearance or of diversity Parental Contact
Counselling
Level 1 Detention
Level 2 Detention
Exclusion
Suspension
Expulsion
5 DEMERITS
10 DEMERITS
15 DEMERITS
Each learner has the right to have his or her work marked and returned within a reasonable time, and the responsibility to ensure that homework and assignments are completed and handed in on time
Academic Non-compliance: refusal or failure to complete homework or meet deadlines, poor application to studies, school work or assignments Progress Chart Entry
Warning
Staff Detention
Parental Contact
Level 1 Detention
Level 2 Detention
Exclusion
Suspension
Expulsion
3 DEMERITS
6 DEMERITS
Lying, dishonesty or copying of homework or assignments Level 2 Detention
Exclusion
Suspension
Expulsion

5 DEMERITS
10 DEMERITS
Plagiarism and the use of another individual’s intellectual property without proper referencing and/or acknowledgement of sources Parental Contact
Counselling
Level 2 Detention
Level 2 Detention
Suspension
Exclusion
Level 2 Detention
Exclusion
Suspension
Expulsion
5 DEMERITS
10 DEMERITS
Each person has the right to be treated fairly and the responsibility to refrain from any form of aggressive or abusive behaviour towards others.  Respect should be shown to all those who hold positions of authority, e.g. Headmaster, Headmasters, Teachers, students, administrative and other support staff.
Malicious teasing, verbal or insulting abuse of others, victimisation, intimidation, bullying or initiation of any sort including fighting, battery, violent, abusive or threatening behaviour (verbal or physical) or threatened assault of others Level 2 Detention/s
Suspension
Final Warning
Community Service
Expulsion (depending on severity)
Expulsion
10 DEMERITS
Inciting, rewarding or advising others to perform violent, offensive or threatening acts or any “gang” related activity that may threaten the safety and welfare of others (at the College or at College events) Level 2 Detentions
Suspension
Final Warning Community Service
Expulsion (depending on severity)
Expulsion
10 DEMERITS
Transferring, using or being in possession of a dangerous weapon, fireworks, explosives or any object that may be considered potentially dangerous Parental Contact
Suspension
Community Service
Expulsion
10-15 DEMERITS
Sexual harassment, racism, sexism, cultural or religious intolerance Parental Contact
Suspension
Community Service
Expulsion
10-15 DEMERITS
Obscene, indecent or sexually explicit behaviour and gestures or attempts to make unwanted physical contact (in uniform or not, with or without another learner) Expulsion

Playing of obscene games Parental Contact
Level 2 Detention/s
Suspension
Community Service
Expulsion
10 DEMERITS
Defiance, insolence, disrespect or discourteous behaviour towards College authorities, parents, visitors or senior peers Final Warning
Counselling
Level 2 Detention/s
Parental Contact 
Parental Contact
Community Service
Exclusion Suspension

Suspension
Expulsion

8 DEMERITS
10 DEMERITS
15 DEMERITS
Playing games or indulging in dangerous, physical horseplay where others may be injured or where property may be damaged Final Warning
Level 2 Detention
Community Service
Exclusion
Suspension
Expulsion
8 DEMERITS
10 DEMERITS
Riding skateboards, bicycles, motorbikes or vehicles in areas where such activities are prohibited or in such a way that they may cause injury to others Final Warning
Level 2 Detention
Community Service
Exclusion
Priviledges revoked
Suspension
Expulsion
8 DEMERITS
10 DEMERITS
Abuse of privileges, seniority status or position of authority Level 2 Detention Privileges or position revoked
8 DEMERITS
Each person has the right to be secure in person and property, and the responsibility to uphold honest behaviour and security in the school, to show respect for others’  property and not damage, deface, steal or in any way interfere with any property which is not his own.
Theft, attempted theft or the sale of another’s/stolen property or the theft of College property Expulsion
Being in possession of stolen property or tampering with the possessions and equipment of others Suspension Expulsion
20 DEMERITS
Being an accessory or an accomplice to the theft of property belonging to another Exclusion
Community Service
Suspension Expulsion
20 DEMERITS
25 DEMERITS
Being in possession of or distributing material or information that may give an unfair advantage in a test or exam or the submission of work that is not one’s own for assessment purposes Parental Contact
Final Warning
Suspension
Expulsion
20 DEMERITS
Cheating, copying or tampering with test or exam results, reports or assignments Parental Contact
Final Warning
Level 2 Detention/s
Suspension
Expulsion
20 DEMERITS
Forgery or falsification of College documents and reports and refusal to identify oneself upon request by a College authority Parental contact
Final Warning
Level 2 Detention/s
Suspension
Community Service
Expulsion
8 DEMERITS
Sabotage, malicious or wilful damage to College or other’s property Parental Contact
Restitution
Community Service
Suspension
Expulsion
Expulsion
20 DEMERITS
Trespassing or entering the College premises without permission and/or without supervision after school hours or use of College equipment and facilities without permission Exclusion
Community Service
Suspension Expulsion
10 DEMERITS
15 DEMERITS
Each learner has the right to be treated with respect by other members of the school community, regardless of personal, cultural, racial and religious differences and the responsibility to display tolerance and consideration towards others. He should not ridicule others.
Denigration/ taunting of others because of race, religion or any other personal ‘difference’. Parental contact
Counselling
Detention
Community service
Exclusion
Suspension
Expulsion
Expulsion
25 DEMERITS
Each learner has the right to have school activities and lessons commence punctually and the responsibility to arrive at school and at lessons on time.
Poor timekeeping practices (late arrival for school or class) Progress File entry
Level 1 Detention
Final warning
Level 2 Detention
Community service
Exclusion
Suspension
Expulsion
5 DEMERITS
8 DEMERITS
Unexplained absences from class or leaving class without permission Progress File entry
Level 1 Detention
Final warning
Level 2 Detention
Community service
Exclusion
Suspension
Expulsion
8 DEMERITS
10 DEMERITS
Absence from school without parental knowledge and/or permission Parental contact
Final warning
Level 2 Detention/s
Community service
Suspension
Expulsion

10 DEMERITS
Leaving the College campus during school time without obtaining the necessary permission Parental Contact
Final Warning
Community Service
Level 2 Detention/s
Suspension
Expulsion

10 DEMERITS
Each learner has the right to benefit from the good reputation of the school and the variety of facilities it offers, and the responsibility to respect and maintain these facilities, to uphold the values of the school and to behave in such a way that no discredit will be brought to the school.  Unless specifically stated this applies to any situation whether or not the learner is wearing the College uniform or kit, is participating in a College activity or event or can be identified as a learner of the College.
Hair, dress and apparel that is not in accordance with the College rules and standards. Poor grooming, unhygienic personal habits and improper use of school ablution facilities. Progress Chart Entry
Warning
Staff Detention
Progress Chart Entry
Parental Contact
Level 1 Detention
Exclusion
Parental Contact
Level 2 Detention
Suspension
Expulsion
3 DEMERITS
5 DEMERITS
Swearing and use of abusive, vulgar, profane or blasphemous language Chart Entry
Warning
Level 1 Detention
Parental contact
Final warning
Level 2 Detention/s
Exclusion
Suspension
Expulsion
10 DEMERITS
15 DEMERITS
Smoking or being in possession of tobacco or cigarettes (in school uniform/sports kit, on the College campus, on College excursions or at College events or where he can be identified as a learner of the College) Parental Contact
Final Warning
Community Service
Suspension
Community Service
Expulsion
10 DEMERITS
Being in possession of, or under the influence of alcoholic substances, or distributing, storing or consuming any such substances (in school uniform/sports kit, on the College campus, on College excursions or at College events or where he can be identified as a learner of the College) Parental Contact
Final Warning
Suspension
Community Service
Expulsion
15 DEMERITS
Storage, creation, sale or distribution of pornographic, obscene or offensive material, publications, symbols, emails, text, SMS, MMS, cartoons or objects and use of digital media to film and/or distribute material which may cause harm to another individual or bring the College into disrepute Parental contact
Final warning
Level 2 detentions
Suspension
Suspension
Expulsion

15 DEMERITS
20 DEMERITS
Being in possession of, or under the influence of hallucinogenic or dangerous/prohibited substances, or distributing, storing or consuming any such substances Expulsion

Committing any criminal offence (including off-campus criminal misconduct that disrupts the school-pupil relationship and the educational process) Expulsion

Each learner has the right to enjoy the support of the school in his cultural, sporting and academic matters, and the responsibility to abide by the norms of good sportsmanship on the sportsfield and in his interaction with other schools or the general public, and to show loyalty and commitment towards the College, teams, clubs, societies and committees to which he has pledged support.
Use of excessive or inappropriate force during games or sport Parental contact
Final warning
Formal apology
Exclusion
Level 2 Detention/s
Counselling
Community service
Exclusion from team
Suspension from sport
Expulsion
10 DEMERITS
15 DEMERITS
20 DEMERITS
Poor sportsmanship characterised by bad language, gesturing and ‘backchatting’ the referee/umpire Parental contact
Final warning
Formal apology 
Level 2 Detention/s
Exclusion
Exclusion from team
Suspension from sport
Suspension from sport
Expulsion
10 DEMERITS
15 DEMERITS
20 DEMERITS
Inappropriate behaviour or comments in public or at College events that brings the College into disrepute Parental contact
Final warning
Formal apology 
Exclusion
Exclusion Suspension Suspension
Expulsion
15 DEMERITS
20 DEMERITS
21 DEMERITS
Each learner has the right to work in a healthy and litter free environment, and the responsibility to ensure that the school premises are kept clean and hygienic, and that no littering, graffiti or deliberate despoiling of any area occurs.
Littering Entry in Progress File
Warning
Staff Detention
Parental contact
Level 1 Detention
Level 2 Detention
Community service
5 DEMERITS
8 DEMERITS
Vandalising property (including graffiti) or equipment (College and others) Community Service
Expulsion


20 DEMERITS
Learners will comply with general rules of the College.
Inability to hand progress File to teacher or loss of Progress Chart Level 1 Detention
Headmaster’s warning
Parental contact
Level 2 Detention/s
Community service

5 DEMERITS
8 DEMERITS
Refusal to hand Progress File to teacher Parental contact
Level 2 Detention
Final warning
Suspension
Community service Expulsion

5 DEMERITS
8 DEMERITS
Withholding report from parents, refusal to return reports, reply slips or letters to parents or the College Parental contact
Final warning
Level 2 Detention/s
Community service
Suspension
Expulsion

10 DEMERITS
15 DEMERITS
Unreasonable refusal to participate in school activities or to attend compulsory events Parental contact
Suspension
Expulsion
10 DEMERITS
Three or more Progress Chart Entries for the same offence (minor) Level 2 Detention

3 DEMERITS
Failure to attend a Level 1 Detention Level 2 Detention

5 DEMERITS
Failure to attend a Level 2 Detention Parental Contact
Exclusion
Suspension
Expulsion
10 DEMERITS

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