Using the guidelines of the Ministry of Education and after consultation with teachers, parents and students, the following discipline matrix was developed as a guide.
| TYPES OF MISCONDUCT | 1ST OFFENCE |
2ND OFFENCE |
3RD OFFENCE |
4TH OFFENCE |
| Violation of any school rules | A/B | B | C | D |
| Unpunctuality | A | A* | B* | C* |
| Persistent absence/Unexcused absence | A | A | B | C |
| Skipping classes | A | B | C | D |
| Failure to do homework | A | B | C | |
| Out of uniform | A | B | C | |
| Out of bounds | A | B | D | |
| Stealing | C | C/D | E | |
| Cheating | C | C/D | E | |
| Gambling | C | D | ||
| Truancy | C/D | E | ||
| Leaving school without permission | C/D | E | ||
| Vandalism/graffiti | B/C | C | D | |
| Inappropriate use of the electronic media | C/D | D | E | |
| Insubordination | C | D | E | |
| Misrepresentation/Forgery | C | D | E | |
| Bullying | C/D | E | ||
| Obscene language/Gestures | B | C | D | |
| Harassment | A/B | B/C | C/D | |
| Display of pornographic material | C/D | E | ||
| Unauthorized publication of school-related activities | C/D | |||
| Plagiarism | B/C | D | ||
| Use/possession of cigarettes/alcohol | D/F | |||
| Use/possession of drugs, | D/F | |||
| Possession of dangerous weapons, | D/F | |||
| Fighting/violence, physical harm or the threat of physical harm to any student/staff | D/F | |||
| Disruptive behavior/Unacceptable games | B/C | C/D | E | |
| Arson | D/F | |||
| Bomb Threats/False alarms | D/F | |||
| Use/possession of explosive devices | D/F | |||
| Extortion | D/F |
The Parent/Guardian will be informed by the school when a Bad Mark has been issued.Class and Form Teachers/Deans/Vice Principal/Principal may issue Bad mark(s) at their discretion.
KEY
A – Consultation with Teacher
B – Visit to Dean
C – Parent Conference
D – In-house Suspension/Suspension
E – Intervention by Ministry of Education
F – Law Enforcement
*-Bad marks subject to consultation
