SENIOR SCHOOL STUDENT - PARENT HANDBOOK

Major infractions are forms of behavior deemed totally unacceptable at
ISD e.g. theft, possession and/or use of controlled substances or offensive
weapons, vandalism, fighting, bullying, bringing the school’s name into
disrepute. Cases are dealt with by the principal and the Judicial Board,
and might result in suspension or expulsion. The appropriate civil
authorities will deal with criminal offenses.
Parents are advised of any action taken by the school for middle or major-
level infractions.
The Judicial Board is an elected body of three teachers and three students
selected by their respective peers. Its purpose is to advise the principal
on responses to major-level infractions, as well as to counsel students in
support of the code of discipline.
Disciplinary points:
Each student begins the school year with seven points.
• One point is deducted for each minor infraction e.g. disrespectful or
insensitive language, leaving campus without permission, failure to
do lunch duty.
• Two points are deducted for more serious infractions.
• More than two points are deducted for major infractions, as defined
in the student-parent handbook.
• Deductions of one or two points are made after agreement between
the relevant year head and principal.
• The principal makes deductions of more than two points after
receiving a recommendation from the Judicial Board.
• If a student loses a total of three points a warning letter is sent
home.
• Any student losing five points is automatically suspended for a
period not to exceed two days. The length of suspension to be
decided by the year head and principal together.
• If a student loses seven points, the case is referred to the Judicial
Board to consider a recommendation for expulsion.
• Normally points are restored after twelve months, but points
deducted as a result of a Judicial Board recommendation may stay
on a student’s record for a longer period.
• The year head and the office will keep records of points deducted.
• Decisions to expel or suspend students may be made
independently of the points system
Probation:
A student may be placed on probation by the principal for middle-level
infractions. This period is an opportunity for the student to ensure that the
problem which brought about probation is no longer a concern.
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