Parents & Guardians
Code of Conduct for Parents — Key Points
A partnership between home and school is essential. These guidelines set out the expectations for parents and guardians of students at St. Joseph’s Convent School.
SECTION 01
Admission & Administration
- Parents must read the prospectus and sign an affidavit agreeing to the terms before admission — ignorance of the rules doesn't excuse breaking them.
- The school is run by the Diocese of Jalandhar as an unaided Christian minority institution, exercising autonomy under Articles 29 & 30(1) of the Constitution over admissions, fees, and discipline. It isn't obligated to form a parents' association or heed group demands — individual concerns go through PTMs.
- One child's admission doesn't guarantee seats for siblings/relatives.
SECTION 02
Conduct Expectations
- Parents inciting agitation or joining anti-social elements against the school risk their child being expelled (rustication).
- Shouting at or belittling a teacher, especially in front of students, is treated as serious misconduct — even amounting to a criminal offense, inviting legal action.
- Visitors must dress modestly; casual/short attire can draw a warning, repeated issues can lead to a Transfer Certificate (TC/expulsion).
- Parents can't walk into classrooms or pull aside teachers without the Principal's permission; school matters should be raised during school hours, preferably by appointment — contacting staff at home/off-hours is forbidden.
SECTION 03
Transport Safety
- Children must be transported only via vehicles compliant with the government's "safe school vahan" policy and Punjab & Haryana High Court traffic rules. Non-compliant transport can lead to a notice or being asked to withdraw the child.
- The school isn't solely liable for safety with private transporters arranged without its involvement.
SECTION 04
Discipline Process
- No corporal punishment — instead, serious misbehavior triggers a "Letter of Information" to parents.
- After three such letters without improvement, the student may be asked to leave.
SECTION 05
Fees & Finances
- Fee structure is reviewed/updated every March (no government aid received).
- Extra charges apply for annual functions, co-curricular trips, and any new facilities the majority of parents opt into.
SECTION 06
Other Important Points
- The school isn't responsible for lost valuables — advises against bringing costly items.
- Serious offense category: any inappropriate/indecent communication or relationship between students, verbal or electronic — can mean immediate discontinuation of studies.
- Requests concerning a child generally need both parents' signatures, to avoid disputes.
Please Note
- • Cooperation with the school’s code of conduct is a condition of admission.
- • Serious misconduct by parents may affect the child’s continuation in the school.
- • All school matters must be raised through the proper channel and during school hours.
- • Requests concerning a student generally require both parents’ signatures.
Questions About Parent Guidelines?
Reach out to the school office or raise your concern during a scheduled Parent-Teacher Meeting.
Contact the School Office