Grading merit demerit system

The basic conduct marks for each student at the start of each semester is 65. Conduct grades will be recorded in the semestral reports and testimonials.

Conduct Grade

CONDUCT GRADE CONDUCT MARKS Excellent A1 75 and above Very Good A2 70 – 74 Good B3 B4 65 – 69 60 – 64 Fair C5 C6 55 – 59 50 – 54 Poor D7 49 and below

Guidelines for awarding merit points

Merit points are awarded below, depending on the impact of the action: Incident-based desirable acts that displays the school values 1 ~ 2  merit points Acts of kindness/courage or service that is carried out for up to 1 Term 3 ~ 4 merit points Acts of kindness/courage or service that is carried out for up to 1 Semester 5 ~ 6 merit points

Examples of acts of kindness/courage and services

Knowledge with Responsibility Merit Shares subject-related information and knowledge with class. Demonstrates passion for learning 1 Neat in appearance with appropriate school throughout the year. Show respect for oneself as well as for the school. 1 Proposes meaningful and feasible suggestion to teachers/school to improve the class or school 2 Leads peers in inter-class or inter-house competitions and motivates the team to collaborate effectively. 2 Leads a team in projects and shares findings with the class/school and motivates members to work as a team 2 Implement approved suggestions for the benefit of classmates/schoolmates 2 Helps peers who are academically weak, in showing significant improvements over a period of time. 2 Shows great determination, diligence and perseverance in a given circumstances, or over a prolonged period of time. 2 Contributes actively and constructively in class. Helps the subject teacher in making the lessons more interesting, and heightens the interest level of the class. 2 Humanity with Respect Merit Informs teacher/school about a classmate in need of help. (eg stress-related matters, financial difficulty etc) 1 Lends a helping hand to someone in need due to accident/illness. Helps to alert school authorities. 1 Renders help to teachers or any school personnel beyond the call of duty. 1 Show concern for the environment Eg: Takes initiative to switch off the lights and fans. 1 Takes intiative to promote appreciation and understanding of other races. 1 Volunteers to do class duty for a classmate who is absent from school. 1 Volunteers to convey messages to a classmate who is absent from school. Keep the classmate updated and informed of the happenings in class/school. 1 Helps a friend to overcome a difficult period. 2 Lends a listening ear to a friend who is going through a stressful period due to personal problems and inform a teacher so that help can be given. 2 Show continuous effort in building positive class spirits. Helps the teacher in generating positive mindsets among classmates. Strengthens the class's sense of belonging and establishes good rapport with teachers. Serves actively in the Class Committee. 2 Courage with Integrity Merit Identifies and reports an area in school that poses danger to others. Highlight safety issues to the teacher/school. 1 Reports damaged school property to a school authority. (eg leaking basin in the toilet. Torn library books etc) 1 Returns lost items to the school. 1 Has the courage to give constructive feedback. 2 Reports the wrong-doings of other students to the teacher/school. 2 Shows the moral courage to do what is right in spite of peer pressure. Show the ability to influence peers in upholding the right moral values over a period of time. Shows the ability to discern right and wrong. Able to exercise good self-judgement. 2

Demerit

Student’s conduct marks will be deducted for violation of school rules and regulations. The highest conduct grade which can be obtained by a student who has committed a minor offence is ‘Good’. A student who has committed a major offence will be given a conduct grade not higher than ‘Fair’. A student who repents after having been given demerit points for minor offences and whose behaviour improves to a point in accordance with any of the regulations on awards may be awarded merit marks by the form teachers. For those who have committed major offences, demerit points will be given after verification by the Student Management Committee.

Guidelines for awarding demerit points

Minor Offences Demerit Late in submitting assignments or projects set by teachers 1 Sporting unacceptable hairstyles/ hair colour 1 Not wearing the proper school uniform 1 Not wearing proper PE attire for sports activities 1 Leaving the classroom without the teacher's permission 1 Inattentive during lessons (ie sleeping) 1 Not punctual for school 1 Not punctual for lessons/ remedials 1 Spitting and littering 1 Jumping Queues 1 Absence from CCA without valid reasons 1 Being rude to schoolmates 1 Inconsiderate behaviour that caused inconvenience to others (ie clearing of plates etc) 1 Dirtying school property through mischief 1 Not performing classroom duties according to duty roster 1 Ignoring teacher's instructions persistently 1 Habitual disruption in class 1 Not bring books and materials for lessons persistently 1 Skipping lessons or missing from class 1 Use of mobile phones and electronic gadgets during lesson time 1 Improper Personal grooming (ie missing badge, missing buttons, long/painted nails, long hair/fringes) 1 Untucked shirts/ blouses 1 Wearing of attire not in accordance to school rules (ie skirts/ school socks/ earrings) 1 Caught outside classroom without a pass 1 Tinted eyeglasses / contact lenses 1 Eating/Drinking outside canteen/ in sports hall 2 Rude to teacher/ School staff 2 Major Offences Demerit Use of vuglarities on Teacher/ School staff 6 Use of Threat / Fighting in Class 4 Smoking/ Possession of Cigarettes 4 Substance Abuse 4 Vandalism / Act of Graffiti 4 fighting / Hooligalism 4 Gambling 4 Bullying 5 Stealing/ Petty Pilfering 5 Truancy/ Perpetual Latecoming 6 No OFFENCES ACTION TO BE TAKEN 1 Attire/Accessories i) Boys/Girls hairstyle not conforming to school rules To be rectified and report to discipline teacher the following day/Warrants suspension from school by Student Management department. ii) Expensive/Costume jewellery or ornaments / wearing of more than a pair of earrings for girls/ colourful/fanciful hair accessories To be removed immediately iii) Electronic gadgets & mobile phones used during curriculum hours without permission. Confiscation /Detention iv) No school badge/ No school socks Immediate purchase v) Shirt/Blouse not tucked in To tuck shirt/blouse in immediately. Detention for repeat offenders. vi) Wearing T-shirts other than school-allowed T-shirts No admittance to school premises vii) Impermissible shoes & socks worn/ no socks/ dirty shoes Detention/ replacement of socks/shoes viii) Not in school attire/ in slippers or sandals (without valid reason) No admittance to school premises/Suspension from school by Student Management department. ix) Tinted/dyed hair or tinted glasses/contact lenses Must be re-dyed to black colour by next day / removed immediately. Suspension from school by Student Management department x) Long nails/polished nails/cosmetics To be clipped/removed immediately 2 Behavioural Failure to hand in assignments Detention/Inform parents 3 Drinking/eating outside cafeteria / during lesson time Detention 4 Late coming Detention/Meet parents 5 Truancy / Loitering outside class without exit pass. Detention/Meet parents 6 Major Offences Abusive language or gestures /Defiance/Rudeness to staff Detention/Meet parents/ Suspension / Caning. 7 Perpetual Late Coming / Truancy Detention/Meet parents/ Warrants suspension 8 Glue Sniffing, Smoking or possession of cigarettes Meet parents/ Detention/Refer to MOH & MOE/Caning 9 Gambling/Cheating/Fighting/Bullying Meet parents/Detention/Caning 10 Gang fights/ Issuing threats/ Vandalism/ Extortion/ Theft Meet parents/Caning/ Refer to police 11 Other seriousBETAOffences Meet Parents/Caning/ Suspension or Expulsion