ATTENDANCE
I. Girls are expected to be punctual at all times. They will not be permitted to enter the school
gate if they are late. They should be on time for Assembly at 8.00 am.
II. On being absent, a leave letter from the guardian must be submitted to the class teacher,
clearly stating the reason for absence.
III. In case of illness the Principal must be notified in writing by the third day, and the
anticipated time of absence mentioned.
IV. Girls absent from school on medical grounds must produce a letter or an entry in their
school diary from parents or guardian when they rejoin. This must be supported by a
medical fit certificate.
V. Girls affected by infectious diseases, or exposed to such diseases in their homes, must
complete the quarantine period before rejoining school. This should be indicated on the
medical certificate.
VI. Minimum 90% attendance per term is required.
VII. Every child must be present on the first day and last day of each school term to qualify for
enrolment in the next class in the new year.
VIII. Please do not phone the school on days when there is heavy rain, suspension of public
transport or any other emergency. School will continue for those girls who are present.
IX. There is no such thing as a half day leave for students. If an appointment is made with a
doctor, the girl must not be sent to school on that day. Requests to send girls home early
after unit tests will be automatically turned down.
X. The school does not provide for any re-testing for class assignments, unit tests etc. Which
are missed due to absence.
XI. All leave other than sick leave must be sanctioned by the Principal.
XII. Girls absent for more than 1 week without prior sanction are liable to have their names
struck off the school rolls.
DISCIPLINE
La Martiniere for Girls lays special emphasis on the holistic development of the student,
especially on the moral, ethical and social development of each child entrusted to us. Every
student is, therefore, expected to behave in a manner befitting the true Martinian values and
spirit, while on the premises and outside school, especially when they are in school uniform.
Disrespecting school regulations, disobeying and disrespecting teachers and ancillary staff,
and indiscipline of any form will be dealt with, according to the seriousness and gravity of
the offence, in the manner outlined in the following sections:
SECTION A
- The use of unfair means and / or possession of unauthorised material in any examination
will result in the annulment of a girl’s entire term results. A girl who renders unfair
assistance to another is equally culpable and will therefore share in the punishment. Due
weightage will be given to each terms’ assessments for deciding promotion to the next
higher class, in respect of these girls. Repetition of such an offence will result in the
immediate and automatic removal of the offender’s name from the School rolls. - Students are expected to be courteous and respectful towards the school and school
authorities, including teachers and other ancillary staff members. Any misconduct in this
regard will be dealt with in accordance with the procedure mentioned in Category 2.
SECTION B
According to the gravity of the act, the various misdemeanours and offences have been
categorised under:
Category I
i. Attending school in improper uniform and non-compliance with the school rules regarding
grooming and uniform.
ii. Habitual absenteeism and late arrival
iii. Any attempt to undermine the sanctity of the School Assembly.
iv. Improper maintenance of books and exercise books, untidy work, neglecting home
works/tasks etc. (except in such instances where the student is diagnosed by a professional
as having a kind of Learning Difficulty, supported by relevant documents)
v. Use of foul abusive / un-parliamentary language (in English or vernacular)
vi. Possession of any amount in excess of Rs. 50/- per day, except for a particular reason like
ordering of uniform, purchase of diary, payment of club fee etc.
vii. Possession and / or use of electronic equipment like cameras, tablets, i-pods, i-pads, laptop,
cell phones and mp3 players, except with prior permission from the concerned authority for
a school related event.
viii. Possession and / or use of expensive watches, pens, pen drives, CDs, firecrackers, pen knives
including Swiss Army Knives and other electronic device is strictly forbidden.
ix. Causing disturbances and disruptions during class hours, persistently quarrelling and / or
fighting with classmates and other students.
x. Consistent deterioration in academic progress.
A first time offence will result in a ‘warning’ to the student. Subsequent misconduct will
result in two warning letters, leading to possible suspension. Three warning latters may lead
to expulsion, at the sole discretion of school authority.
Category II
i. Stealing
ii. Disrespecting and disobeying teachers, other superiors and staff members.
iii. Tampering with marks and comments in the Progress Report, Project Work and examination
Answer Scripts
iv. Forging parents’ signature
v. Defacing and / or damaging school property
vi. Leaving the school premises before 1:20 p.m. without a gate pass issued by the competent
authority.
vii. Missing a class / classes, without the knowledge and / or permission of the teacher
concerned or competent authority
viii. Entering or attempting to enter, while in uniform , or otherwise, the LMB school campus, is
strictly forbidden, except with permission and allowance for attending a school programme,
function or school-authorised event.
ix. Any other conduct injurious to the ethical tone of the school or incompatible with the school
rules discipline.
x. Riotous, indecent or unruly behaviour.
Two ‘’Category II’’ warning letters in the same academic year OR one ‘’Category II’’
warning letter in two consecutive academic years, may lead to expulsion.
Category III
A student is liable for temporary suspension, for a period to be decided by the Principal, or
expulsion, without issuance of any warning letter, for the following-
i. Causing discomfiture, injury or distress – physically and / or mentally – to anyone
deliberately, inside or outside the school premises
ii. Wilful destruction of school property or utility services
iii. Violent conduct, including manifestation of criminal or suicidal tendencies
iv. Consuming or keeping in possession any drug, alcohol, tobacco or related / similar
substances in the school premises or entering the school premises under the influence of
any of the above and / or in an inebriated state.
v. Carrying into the school premises or being in possession of any inappropriate or
objectionable object, article, material, substance, picture etc- physically or by way of clips, in
a mobile phone or any other electronic gadget or resorting to ragging, bullying or
committing any immoral act within the school premises,
vi. Involvement in any prosecution under the Indian Penal Code
vii. Any concerted attempt to subvert the policies and practices of the school or any effort to
undermine the school administration / operation
viii. Any other such act(s) and / or behaviour – inside the school and outside its premises- which,
in the opinion of the school authorities, is deemed to be dangerous for the safety of the
fellow students or is detrimental to the interest and image of the school.
ix. Any conduct/behaviour subversive of good discipline.
SECTION C
Students may be referred to the in-house professional counsellors and / or special educators,
or may be referred to similar experts outside the school (at cost to be borne by the parents),
based on inputs and feedback received from Parents / Class Teacher / Subject Teacher /
Section Heads and other school authorities. This is done solely for the benefit of the student
and should not be regarded in any way as a request to withdraw the child from school. The
advice of such professionals shall be binding on the parents / guardians.
The Principal may, in the interests of the School, have a student’s name removed from the
school rolls if, in the opinion of the former, the student has failed to adhere to the discipline
of the school and her continued presence is detrimental to the interests of the other students
and / or the student fails to come up to the academic standard of her class when the detention
of the girl in the same class would make her too old for the class.