CODE OF CONDUCT

School Code of Conduct for All Learners

• The personal appearance and dress of students must fit in with the norms generally accepted by the community served by the school, and as set out in
the printed uniform prescriptions.
• Students must attend school for the full academic year. They may not leave the school site without the permission of the Principal.
• If a student is absent, his or her parents must call the Principal with an acceptable reason for the absence.
• Students are required to obey the reasonable instructions of the staff.
• While under the supervision of the school, a student may not damage or endanger the physical welfare of another person.
• No weapons, implements or materials which can cause bodily harm may be in the possession of students at school or while under the supervision of the school.
• Students may not have in their possession, nor use, cigarettes or any tobacco products, other drugs, alcoholic beverages or objectionable printed or recorded matter or objects, when on the school’s premises, when in school uniform or when under the supervision of the school.
• School property, or the property of others, may not be taken, damaged, defaced or polluted.
• Students must participate in the educational programme prescribed by the education department, unless exemption has been granted by the department. Students may not use any facilities or equipment of the school, including those for sport, nor be on the school grounds, outside school hours without the Principal’s permission.
• Students may not discredit to the name of their school in any way.
• Students may not sexually harass, bully, fight with, or tease other students or members of the school community.
• Rudeness and intimidation to teachers will not in any way be tolerated.
• No cell phones are allowed in the school premises.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. My behavior will be in accordance with the code of conduct of Edgeview Academy, I will always behave in such a manner that it will be beneficial to a healthy learning environment.
2. English must be spoken all the time at the academy. It should be noted that Edgeview Academy is an ENGLISH MEDIUM SCHOOL and all communications, verbal or written, shall be expressed in the English Language.
3. That I will do my homework and complete all tasks and assignments given to me. I further agree that I will complete all my projects and assignments and hand it in the designated time. I will NOT copy homework. I understand if I fail
to adhere to the above stipulation, and I have been issued with three (3) written warnings – I may be expelled should the disciplinary committee decide as such.
4. I will be responsible for all items I use at school, should I damage or abuse any item, the College has the right to claim the full replacement amount from myself, my parents or my guardian.
5. Any damages to any school property will be divided amongst the students in the said class or school should the guilty person not come forward.
6. I / my parents / guardian accept that I will be charged for on account for all telephone calls and EXTRA ADMINISTRATION COSTS should these become necessary.
7. Rudeness and intimidation to teachers will not in any way be tolerated.
8. All books, both note (exercise) books and textbooks, must be covered neatly.
9. School fees have to BE PAID IN ADVANCE ON OR BEFORE THE 7TH OF EACH MONTH, should my Parent / guardian be unable to pay school fees before the due date, 22% INTEREST will be charged on the overdue account and I will be excluded from class until the outstanding amount including interest thereof has been paid in full. Parents / Guardians should make arrangements for outstanding payments and the school reserves the right to request a guarantee in the form of an insurance policy or fixed property. We further understand that no prior arrangement has been made. Please make an appointment with the School Bursar to discuss arrears should they become necessary.
10. New learners will only be allowed into the school if the REGISTRATION FEE has been paid in full.
11. School fees shall increase by 10% annually unless stated otherwise.
12. Non-payment of school fees for three(3) consecutive months will result in the case being handed over to our Lawyers through whom further school fees payments will be made. 22% INTEREST will be charged on the balance prior to the case being handed over to the lawyers.
13. School fees can be paid either through cash bank/ATM deposit, EFT or by debit order. No cash payments shall be made at the school. Cheque payments are acceptable but it should be noted that they will attract a 10% ADMIN FEE. All RD cheques will attract R300.00 fine.
14. Debit order forms can be accessed through the school Bursar. Debit orders run from January to November. The school does not take responsibility for incorrectly filled debit orders.
15. The School has the right to change / add to the school rules from time to time, and I agree to abide by these rules.
16. Toilets and the school compound must be used responsibly, that is, they must be kept neat and clean at all times.
17. Correct school uniform as spelt out in our dress regulations shall be worn at all times and no student shall be allowed into the school without the correct school uniform. Any garment that is not part of the school uniform shall be confiscated.
18. Student cards are part of the uniform and no student shall be allowed in the school premises without the student cards. Student cards can be accessed from the school at a cost to be determined by the school. The school has the right to withdraw the student cards should it deem it necessary.
19. The school will not tolerate any form of substance abuse, should the school become aware of such, or the behaviour of the learner co-insides with the known effects of substance abuse the school has the right to have the child tested without prior notification to the parents / guardian.
20. No weapons of any kind are allowed at school. This will lead to immediate dismissal.
21. Learners can be questioned or searched by any staff member or official of Edgeview Academy at any time if necessary. Learners found in possession of abusive substances will face expulsion.
22. Acts of affection between learners are not permitted within and without the school premises.
23. NO CELL PHONES are allowed in the school premises and if a learner is caught with a cell phone such will be confiscated and may only be redeemed by the parent upon payment of R350.00 penalty. The school does not take any responsibility for cell phones lost or stolen.
24. If a female student falls pregnant, she will be expelled from school. If the father happens to be a student at Edgeview Academy, he will also be expelled.
25. All learners doing Computer Applications Technology shall be required to pay a Computer fee of R700.00 every term.
26. Any learner found guilty of physically and/or sexually assaulting another learner/member of staff or educator will be suspended [for a period determined by the school’s disciplinary committee] and the case handed over to the police should the school deem it necessary.
27. Every pupil, by signing the official registration form of the Academy becomes subject to the disciplinary code of Edgeview Academy.