St. Francis Convent School, Meerut

Students are urged to contribute to the high standard of the School by their manners and general behavior. Hence for the smooth running of the School, no student should bring to the institution any object liable to prove a source of disturbance.
As far as posture, cleanliness, silence, politeness, honesty, attention to work and respect to teachers and companions are concerned the school should be looked upon as a place of reverence and discipline.
Absolute silence must be maintained at all places during the teaching hours, whether it is the library, the laboratories, computer room, the general assembly or on way to and from the class rooms.
Respect for one's property as well as for that of the School and for the things belonging to others is a mark of a well-bred and responsible student. Furniture, teaching aids and charts should be kept in their respective places after use. Any kind of damage done in the School premises must be made good.
It is compulsory to speak in English in the premises in order to facilitate the students the use of the medium of instruction. They should maintain a high standard in their conversation.
No other books, newspapers, periodicals, pictures, games, cell phones, articles, transistors or any electrical instruments not pertaining to their daily use should be brought to School without the class teacher/Principal's permission. If detected or found to have bad influence on the fellow students, these will be confiscated and students found guilty may be punished.

If any student is found in the possession of a cell phone or any other electronic gadget in the school premises, he/she will be fined Rs. 500/- and the device will be confiscated and retained with school authorities for a period of one month. If he / she indulges in the same practice a second time, the fine will be double and the device will be retained for two months. If the student further continues the practice, he / she will be expelled from the college.
The School does not accept responsibility for the loss of books, money, stationery, etc. Each student is responsible for his/her own things. Bringing of valuables to the School is discouraged.

If the articles are brought for genuine reasons, they must be handed over to the Principal/Vice Principal or teachers and the same may be collected after the School.
The Principal may chastise a student for habitual idleness, disobedience or misconduct injurious to the moral standards of the School, by detention after class hours or by the other minor punishments. He may even dismiss a student or ask him to discontinue if he is guilty of serious matters.
No Fines or collection for any purpose whatsoever may be made without the previous sanction of the Principal. So also presentation of gifts to members of the staff requires previous sanction.
In the absence of the teachers, the class monitor/monitors assumes responsibility for order and discipline of the class. He/she should fulfill his/her duty with loyalty and impartiality.
Students who are given responsibility should carry it out dutifully and impartially and in accordance with the direction of the Principal or the Teacher deputed by him. They should consider it as a service to the school and to their fellow students.
No student may take private tuition in any subject from any member of the School staff without the written permission of the Principal. All such tuitions must be discontinued one week before the examinations.
The General Assembly is the most important part of the School day. Every student should be present in it so as to begin the day with prayer to God, and listen to the important announcements that are made therein. They are expected to reach the campus 5 minutes before the bell.
They should be friendly, courteous and cooperative towards other students of the School, treating everyone with respect and conducting themselves in a dignified manner.
All must come to School in time neatly dressed with lessons well prepared and homework done. Text, exercise books and material for drawing, S.U.P.W., Art Craft, should be brought to School according to the day's routine.
Students should keep their class room and the School compound spotlessly clean using the bins provided for waste paper and rubbish.
Students are not allowed to visit the staff-room without prior permission either of the Principal or the teachers.
Any pupil who is persistently insubordinate or repeatedly and willfully mischievous or is guilty of malpractices in connection with examinations or has committed an offence of serious in discipline/misbehavior or who in the opinion of the Principal has an unwholesome influence on his fellow students may be removed for a specified period or expelled permanently from the School.
A student may also be removed permanently from the School for assaulting a teacher, seriously attacking a fellow student, persistent rude behaviour towards teachers and in the opinion of the Principal has a demoralizing influence on fellow students.
Students repeatedly coming late or forgetting to bring books or coming without the proper uniform may be punished and fine may be imposed on them. If they come five minutes after assembly, there will be No entry to the school.

ICSE BOARD