• To attend school regularly (Absences will not be tolerated)
• To respect the rights of others to learn
• To respect their peers and teachers regardless of ethnicity, religion, or gender
• To respect the property of the school and others
• To carry out reasonable instructions to the best of their ability
• To conduct themselves in a courteous and appropriate manner in school and in public
• To keep the school environment and the local community free from litter
• To strictly observe the uniform code of the school
• To read all school notices and bring them to their parent’s/guardian’s attention

School uniform should be worn tidily and correctly both at school and between home and school.
The full school uniform must be worn at all times. Shirts are to be tucked in. Trousers should be at
navel level, with a black belt. A neat, smart demeanor will be appreciated.

2.1) Where a situation arises concerning a student’s uniform, written requests of formal type for
the temporary wearing of non-regulation items must be referred to the headmaster or senior
teacher.

2.2) Garments and accessories - Students are not allowed to wear jewellery in school, except a
normal watch. Jewellery of religious/cultural significance may be worn but should be covered at
all times. No piercings are allowed.

Any excessive jewellery/accessories found will be confiscated and kept in the possession of the
school for one term.

2.3) Hair styles - A student’s hair must be kept clean and tidy at all times. The length of the hair
should not be shorter than a ‘number 2’ razor cut. Hair should not be touching the collar and
should be off the face at all times. The style of the hair should not be extreme, included but not
limited to Mohawk, afro, shaved styles and/or patterns, hair tied up and braided. The colour must
be the students own natural colour; no dye nor highlights are allowed.

2.4) Students are not permitted to have visible tattoos.

2.5) Extreme make up must not be worn

• Alcohol or drugs/chemicals in any form
• Non-prescription medicine
• Cigarettes, tobacco, vaping equipment
• Weapons nor any reasonable replica
• Matchers/lighters or any other flammable material
• Pornographic or any other offensive materials

Mobile phones are not permitted on school premises. If a student is found of possession of a mobile
phone, he/she will be sanctioned appropriately

• Learning devices, i.e., Translators, will be permitted in school subject to prior permission
• Students will be able to use them in class only with the permission of the teacher
• Students will not be allowed to use these devices on the school grounds during intervals or lunchtime, unless in an authorized venue.
• If a student uses a device inappropriately, he/she will be sanctioned appropriately
• The security and protection, within reason, of the device will be the responsibility of the student.

We believe in a safe learning environment, free from all forms of bullying and harassment,
where community members treat one another with respect. Our Anti-Bullying and Harassment
The policy is central to these efforts.
It is designed to promote learning, eliminate all forms of violent, harmful, and disruptive
behaviour, and to enable students to achieve their personal and academic potential.
We understand that certain students may be more vulnerable to bullying, harassment, hazing, or
teasing based on actual or perceived characteristics—including race, colour, religion, age,
ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, academic status,
gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical appearance, disability, or any
other classification protected under state law—or by association with a person who has or is
perceived to have these characteristics.

6.1) Harassment and Hazing: Harassment is any abuse of an individual or group based on race,
colour, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, socio-economic status,
academic status, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical appearance,
disability, or any other classification protected under State Law. It includes both easily-identified
acts of oral, written, or physical abuse as well as other less obvious but equally damaging forms
of harassment, such as remarks of “humour” or any behaviour that contributes to the creation of a
hostile environment in which to live and learn.
Any incidents involving sexual or any other harassment, racial, religious, or ethnic intolerance,
physical injuries or threats, and fighting will be dealt with as disciplinary matters. Furthermore,
the school does not tolerate humiliating or potentially harmful “rites of passage” or “initiations,”
and such behaviors will be treated as disciplinary matters.

6.2) Bullying: Any written or verbal expression, physical acts or gestures directed at another
person to intimidate, frighten, ridicule, humiliate, or cause harm where the conduct is not related
to the person’s membership in a protected class (e.g., race, sex). Bullying may include – but is
not limited to–repeated taunting, threats of harm, verbal or physical intimidation, cyber-bullying,
pushing, kicking, hitting, spitting, or taking or damaging another’s personal property. Bullying is
a form of aggression that involves a power imbalance between the bully and victim, where the
bully has actual or perceived physical, social, and/or psychological power over his/her/their
target(s). Bullying generally involves a pattern of conduct that is directed at a victim, rather than
a single isolated incident. Bullying behaviour may also constitute a crime.

6.3) Cyberbullying: Bullying through the use of technology or any electronic communication. It
includes—but is not limited to—any transfer of signs, signals, writing, images, sounds, data, or
intelligence of any nature transmitted virtually through electronic means. Cyberbullying can
occur via e-mail, internet communication, social media app, instant message, or any other
electronic or network system. It also includes
(i) the creation of a web page or blog in which the creator assumes the identity of another person
or (ii) the knowing impersonation of another person as the author of posted content or messages
if the creation or impersonation creates any of the conditions noted in the definition of bullying.
Cyber-bullying also includes the electronic distribution to more than one person—or posting of
material on an electronic medium accessible by one or more persons—if the distribution or
posting creates any of the conditions noted in the definition of bullying.

6.4) Discrimination: Respect for the rights of all and for the differences among us is essential
for the health of the Deerfield community. Discrimination against others has no place here. If a
student experiences or witnesses any discrimination by students or employees, they should
report the incident to the headmaster immediately. Such incidents violate the ideals of our school
and thus require a strict disciplinary response.

6.5) Sexual Misconduct: Sexual misconduct is a broad category of prohibited behaviours that
includes–but is not limited to–sexual harassment, unwanted touching, and any other
non-consensual sexual behaviour including:

• Inappropriate personal questions;
• Sexually stereotyped or sexually charged insults, humour or verbal abuse;
• Sexually explicit or suggestive remarks about a person’s physical attributes, clothing or
  behaviour;
• Leering at or ogling a person’s body;
• Unwelcome touching;
• Any demeaning sexual propositions;
• Pressure exerted for sexual activity or for a relationship that takes on a sexual or romantic colouring, exceeding the limits of a healthy adult-student or student-student friendship;
• Physical assault, or any coerced sexual relations.
• Students facing any sort of unfair treatment should directly report to the headmaster, immediately.
• The disciplinary committee will look at matters on a case per case basis, and punishment can range from a formal warning to expulsion!

All regular books can be checked-out except REFERENCE BOOKS and PERIODICALS
A borrower is held responsible for all library materials in use.
No book or any library material may be brought out of the library until the loan has been
recorded.
Any overdue item not returned after the final reminder letter has been sent shall be considered as
lost. The cost of replacing the item will be notified to the student

• Students must have permission to use the equipment
• Inappropriate sites cannot be used on school premises
• Students cannot print without permission
• No food and drinks are allowed near technical equipment
• Students should never tamper with the settings
• Any sort of damages to IT equipment may result in a disciplinary action and the student may be entitled to pay the cost of the damages.

It is the responsibility of every student in the school to ensure that the school is free from litter. The property of the school, staff, students and visitors need to be respected at all times. Thefts and vandalism are strictly forbidden.

Damage of any kind must be reported to senior management immediately. In the case of negligence or willful damage, the student will be expected to contribute part or all of the costs of repair. Additional disciplinary action will follow
depending on the severity of the case.

Students are required to attend all classes and remain in the school premises during school hours. No student may leave school during interval or lunch without prior permission.

10.1) The 90 Percent rule
An attendance record of at least 90% for the academic year is expected of each student.
The 90 per cent rule applies to all absences, including excused absences, therefore parents should think carefully before requesting a leave.
The attendance record will be evaluated on a term basis. For those students who fail to meet the attendance criteria in the first term, they will be promoted to the second term on a ‘conditional basis, and they will have to ensure their attendance is not compromised in the second term, in order to be promoted to the third term.
Failure to keep up with the attendance policy in term 1 and term 2 will mean the student will not be allowed to appear for the final term exams, and the student will have to repeat the year.

• Observe a religious holy day
• Attend a required court appearance
• Attend a healthcare appointment
• Personal illness (supported by a medical document)
• Death of an immediate family member
• Medical treatment (supported by a medical document)

• Arrive to each and every class on time prepared to learn.
• Monitor their own attendance and adhere to the consequences
• Report attendance errors to their teacher.

Parents/Guardians shall:

• Support their child in arriving to school on time
• Communicate and reinforce school expectations around attendance
• Monitor accumulated absences and tardiness
• Report attendance errors to the teacher, attendance office, Principal, or designee
• Contact the school to report the absences daily.

Frequent late arrivals may result in the student not attending class and being sent back home, with further disciplinary actions followed.

• Parents/guardians shall write to the headmaster well in advance, notifying dates and the reason for absence. Each application is considered fully by the student’s teachers and headmaster, before being granted.
• When requesting for leave, Parents are kindly requested to write a formal letter on a A4 paper, and signed appropriately. Leave letters are needed to be attached to individual student files.

• Parents may apply for leave using the "Application for Extended Leave —Travel" form. Travel documentation, such as travel itinerary or e-ticket, needs to be attached to the Application.
• Students may be given work in advance to make up for the work that they will miss
• If the Principal accepts the Application, a "Certificate of Extended Leave —Travel" will be issued.
• Extended Leave application form should be completed and handed in to the Front Office at least one week prior to start date of leave.
• On return from leave, students are required to complete work they have missed and return it within one week.

12. Personal belonging

The security of all valuable belongings brought to School by students remains the responsibility
within reason of the student.

As an institute we try to ensure that students have good access to ICT systems, including the internet, in order to enhance their learning.

All reports will be available on the SIMS App. Both email and text messages will be sent to
contact 1 and 2 providing they have parental responsibility via the app. Registration details for
the app will be sent out once your child is on roll, to the parent email addresses you have
provided. To receive the registration details, contacts must be registered as Mother or Father and
have parental responsibility.

We will provide you with information about each trip or activity before it takes place. You must
ensure that you and your child understand and agree to any trip Code-of Conduct. You must keep
us informed if any medical information you have provided becomes out-of-date. You must keep
us informed if any emergency contact information you have provided becomes out-of-date

If your child is chosen to be part of a Sporting Team, then your child will attend enrichment
clubs/fixtures as part of their learning experience. Information about the clubs/fixtures your child
will be attending will be published on the school website. By providing consent, you understand
that it is your responsibility to ensure that your child has means of getting home after a club/
fixture from School.

We have an on-site Nurse and qualified first aiders who are available at school. Any medication
that needs to be brought into the institution will need a medical form attached which can be
obtained from reception. Please advise of any medical issues in the medical section of this
booklet and keep the institution informed of any changes.
Please note that the school does not provide any sort of internal medication, the first aid will
only assist in matters relating to physical injury and other serious matters. Internal medication
will only be provided to those students whose parents have supplied the required medicine along
with a medical document. In the event of an emergency we will contact the people listed in the
Home section in order of priority.

Bank Details

Bank name: First Capital Bank

Account name: Central High School

Account no: 0220011003

Once parents sign the Application Form, a contractual obligation is formed.
The school academic year consists of 3 terms evenly spread out through the academic year
Parents subsequently withdrawing their child without giving a full term’s notice, will be liable to pay for that particular term’s fees.

When you sign this application form, you agree that we can process your information and keep a
copy of your form to collect data and prevent fraud.
The school’s Data Protection Policy applies to the personal data held by the school’s Board of
Management which is protected by the Data Protection Acts. The policy applies to all school staff,
the Board of Management, parents/guardians, students and others (including prospective or
potential students and their parents/guardians and applicants for staff positions within the school)
insofar as the measures under the policy relate to them. Data will be stored securely, so that
confidential information is protected in compliance with relevant legislation. This policy sets out
the manner in which personal data and special categories of personal data will be protected by the
school.
We plan carefully when gathering personal data so that we build in the data protection principles
as integral elements of all data operations in advance.
We audit the personal data we hold in order to

• Be able to provide access to individuals to their data
• Ensure it is held securely
• Document our data protection procedures
• Enhance accountability and transparency
• Only collect and hold data for its intended purpose.
• Give data subjects control over the use of their personal data.
• Ensure that third parties with whom they share data also process data securely.

Appropriate security measures will be kept in place to prevent breaches of data, and these will be
updated on a regular basis.

This indemnity agreement is to be signed by the student and if the student is under the age of eighteen years by the parent/legal guardian also. Until this indemnity has been signed and returned to the college, the student may not take part
in any activities organized by School. In the event of the Principal of CHIS arranging or authorizing CHIS staff to take me/my son/my daughter on a trip outside the premises of CHIS, I hereby undertake to indemnify the principal/head
teacher and such members of the staff against: a) any claims, damages or costs which they or any of them may be or become liable to pay in consequence of any injury or damage to or illness of me/my said son/daughter occurring during or as a
result of any of the said trips. b) any claims by any third party which may be made against them or any of them in consequence of any act or default of me/my said son/daughter during or as a result of any of the said trips. c) any other
costs and expenses reasonably incurred by them or any of them on behalf of me/my said son/daughter during or as a result of any of the said trips.