Policies/Students' Handbook

The disciplinary regulations at BMS are to instill equilibrium between realizing one’s self and the responsibility towards others.                                                                                                                                                                                                              Realizing one’s self is encouraged but this should not be at the expense of the rights or needs of others; neither should it be at the expense of the academics imposed by BMS.

• The administration will instill disciplinary probation should it be recommended by the disciplinary committee.
•    Disciplinary probation will be removed at the end of the term only if the student shows an improvement in his/her attitude and conduct.
•    The students will not be allowed to take part in a school extra curricular activity if he/she is on disciplinary probation.
•    Should the student not comply with the required behavior and attitude required by BMS, he/she will not be allowed to attend school.

II- Classroom Conduct:

• Students are expected to line up quietly when the bell rings for break.
• Students are expected to have all school books and material required.
• Students are not allowed to change their classroom seating, unless permission is given.
• Students are expected to be prepared for the teacher to start the lesson.
• Not to interrupt a lesson, students are not allowed to leave their seats during class hours (to sharpen pencils etc.)Also permission to use the rest room during classes is not allowed unless it is an emergency.
• Students should avoid any classroom interruptions unless authorized.
• It is up to the students to maintain classroom neatness and cleanliness.
• Students will be held responsible for the damage of any classroom furnishings.
• Students are restricted from eating, drinking or chewing gum during classes.
• Students should present their homework on time; otherwise their grade will be affected.
• All books, files, water flasks, jackets etc. should be taken home daily.
• Students are not allowed to wonder around the hallways during and in between classes.

• BMS expects its students to be polite, courteous, civil and well mannered in their dealings with peers, teachers and any other member of staff.
• Students who are verbally or physically abusive of others will be severely reprimanded; put on disciplinary probation, detained, or suspended from school.
• BMS expects its students to respect its properties and the properties of others (vandalism, theft etc. will not be tolerated). Should a student par take in such an act, he/she will be placed on disciplinary probation or expelled from school.
• Cleanliness of classrooms, hallways and playgrounds is a sign of civilization, and therefore is expected of the BMS students.
• Cellular phones, MP3, MP4, CD Players, Games, portable play stations etc. are strictly prohibited at school. Once confiscated, it will be the parents' responsibility to retrieve any of the mentioned from the administration.
• Should a student be caught smoking or in the possession of cigarettes will receive a written warning and will be expelled for a day.
• Playing cards is not allowed at school.
• Students are not allowed to leave the school premises during the day, unless accompanied by his/her parents.
• During break, students are allowed to remain in class in the presence of their teacher.
• All material and possessions should be labeled (name of students, class etc.)
• The bell is a reminder for the teacher that the period is over and not for students to move about.
• Remember there are classes in session, so please use the hallways and the staircase quietly.  
• Students under no circumstances are allowed to use the elevator.

IV- Absences:

•        Attending all classes is mandatory. Should a student be absent then a written and signed note by parent  should be presented stating a valid reason for the absence.
•       It is against regulations for the student to absent him/herself from class during the day. Should this occur, the student will not be allowed to resume classes unless a signed note is issued by the supervisor justifying his/her absence. The student is also responsible for all material given during his/her absence.
•       Should the student miss out on a test due to a valid reason (medical report), then arrangements should be made with the teacher to make up for the test.
•        Should the student absent him/herself from previously assigned test without a valid reason (medical report) then he/she will not be allowed to make up for the exam.
•       It is the absentee's responsibility to catch up with homework etc.
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• A late student should pick up a lateness slip before being allowed to enter the classroom.
• The student will receive an oral warning after two latenesses.
• The third lateness will earn the student a written warning.
• Should the student continue being late after receiving the written warning, then he/she will not attend the first period of the day.
• Recurring absences for unjustified reasons will be noted in the student's file and the matter will be brought to the attention of the administration and the parents.
• Any suspended student is responsible for the material and homework given during his/her absence.

• Short and tight PE T-shirts are not allowed.
• Short skirts are not allowed.
• Tight jeans are not acceptable
• Make up and jewelry is not allowed
• Body piercing and tattoos are not allowed.
• Boys are not allowed to wear accessories and earrings.
• Neat and trim hair is required of boys.
• PE uniforms are only allowed on days when students have PE

• Should a student arrive to class late for an exam, no extra time will be allowed.
• Borrowing material from classmates or communicating with them during exams is not allowed.
• Any student caught cheating will face severe discipline.
• When the teacher indicated the end of the exam, all exam copies should be handed in promptly, the teacher reserves the right to refuse the copy in case of delay.
• Should the student absent him/herself for a valid reason for an exam, he/she should make arrangements with the teacher to set another date otherwise the student will not obtain a grade for that particular exam.