School Rules
Rules are there to promote order and discipline within any organisation. Deuteronomy 8:5 states: “Know then in your heart that as a man disciplines his son, so the Lord your God disciplines you.”
GENERAL
· Learners should attend School clean and properly dressed.
· Learners must be punctual regarding all activities.
· All littering will be treated as an offence.
· No furniture may be removed from any physical facility or damaged.
· Learners should pay the necessary respect towards Principals, Supervisors, Monitors, fellow learners, and workers.
· Learners must attend every School day as indicated on the School calendar for the Namibian Government schools. A letter from the parent is required from a learner who is absent from School for one or two days. Absence longer than two days requires a Doctor’s Certificate to be presented. Learners being absent from School for more than 20 days per annum for reasons other than illness could face expulsion.
· Learners must attend and participate in all compulsory School activities and programs, i.e. P.E., art, music, oral and essay writing.
· A learner is required to memorize a prescribed Scripture passage every month, as part of their identification with Christ. It also helps with character development.
RULES IN THE LEARNING CENTER
· No learner is allowed in the Learning Center without the presence of a Supervisor or Monitor.
· Only learners who are scoring homework from the previous day are allowed in the Learning Center before the start of the School (with Supervisor/Monitor).
· If the Learning Center is unattended, learners are to remain in their offices and quietly continue with their work.
· Learning Centers are to be quiet at all times. No disturbance will be tolerated.
· Learners are to remain in their offices, unless a Supervisor or Monitor has granted permission to leave the office, except for Level C and E privileges.
· The Monitor Station and storerooms are off limits to any learner.
· No screaming, fooling around, being idle, running or playing in the Learning Centers will be tolerated.
· No eating, drinking, sitting/standing on office desks is allowed.
· No standing on chairs is allowed.
· No Score Keys must be removed from the Scoring Stations.
· Any damage, lost or vandalism to the RCCA property/premises will be for the Parents’ account. (The RCCA’s discretion will determine whether we accept repairs, renovations or replacement with identical/similar new products.)
RULES AT THE SCORING STATION
A Sore Key is the RCCA’s program’s answer sheet.
· The scoring station should be kept neat at all times and Score Keys treated with care. Damage to both score station and Score Keys will result in the Parents of the learner involved having to replace the damaged items.
· No pencils are allowed in the scoring station.
· No red pens or Score Keys are to be removed from the Score Station.
· Learners are required to ask permission to go to or return from the Scoring Station.
· No marks are to be made in a Score Key.
· No talking at the Score Station.
· No copying answers from Score Keys, it is stealing and would be treated as a serious offence.
· No removing or stealing of Score Keys, it’s a serious offence and treated as such.
PLAGIARISM
To get answers from the Score Keys is strictly forbidden and a serious offence to the ACE model. If plagiarism is detected disciplinary consequences will follow with suspension and/or expulsion.
RULES IN THE COMPUTER CENTRE
Learners’ use of the Internet at the School is monitored by School Staff. Learners who violate the School Internet or network rules, or breach network security may face loss of network privileges, suspension, expulsion and/or criminal prosecution.
The following are the computer network rules:
· No downloading of any programs from of the network.
· No uploading of programs onto the network.
· Games are not to be played on the computer, unless the Supervisor gives permission, it will be RCCA approved games.
· Do not change any of the screen settings for any School software.
· Learners are not to access any chat room sites (social media sites) or offensive sites (e.g. pornographic-, racist-, religious extremist- or adult sites, etc.)
· No food or drinks are allowed in the computer rooms at any time.
· No memory sticks or devices will be connected to the RCCA’s computers.
· No videos/music may be downloaded and copied.
· No learner will be allowed to work on another learners’ profile.
· Any damage, loss of equipment/software programmes or vandalism will be for the Parents’ account. (Will be replaced with new equipment/software programmes.)
BREAK TIMES
A time of socializing, eating and playing.
· No learner is allowed in the Learning Center during break time, unless permission is given by Supervisor or Monitor.
· Learners might be in the Learning Center during break time if detention is being served, and a Supervisor or Monitor is present.
· No learner is allowed to leave the School premises or any other place where the RCCA is supervising the learners (Sport, on tours or excursions, etc.) without permission from Staff.
· Learners are not allowed to play in the bathroom.
· No running, screaming and making noise on the “stoep” and corridors.
· Learners may not get themselves in any illegal practice during break times or during School hours, e.g. kissing, holding of hands and hugging (dating couples), smoking, using/abusing alcohol or drugs, any sexual activities or pornography, stealing, vandalizing, graffiti, bullying others, etc.
· Learners are to behave themselves honorably.
· After break time learners need to go speedily to their respective classrooms.
· After break time, learners need to make sure that they are neat and properly dressed for the classroom activities (face, hands and shoes are cleaned, shoe laces tightened, uniform neat, shirts tucked in, etc.).
HOME WORK AND HOME WORK SLIPS
The responsibility for scholastic (Academic) achievements are placed on learners
Most learners should not need to take academic work home. The goals set by the learners are reviewed by the Supervisor and are usually not more than the learner is capable of completing during the School day. Should the learner not meet his goals for the day, he will be required, at the discretion of the Supervisor, to complete the work at home or after School in the Learning Center. Should the learner have homework, this will be indicated in his homework book (for grade 1) and on a homework slip (grades 2-12). The homework book/slip has to be signed by the parent after the homework is done and returned to the School the following day.
PROJECTS AND ASSIGNMENTS
The RCCA supports the place of projects and/or assignments in the School curricula. The aim of projects and/or assignments is set to provide opportunities for research, creativity, thinking skills and problem solving.
The Supervisors undertake to ensure that the projects are properly spaced over the year and that the aims and goals of the project(s) will be clearly communicated to the learners.
The learner is to submit the completed project and/or assignment on the set due date. Marks may be forfeited, upon discretion of the Supervisor, if deadlines are not met or if work is not submitted or submitted incompletely.
CARE FOR SCHOOL PROPERTY
Learners will be responsible for the care of their PACE’s and library books. Should for any reason books be damaged or lost, they would have to be replaced by the learner/Parent.
Learners are to take care of any fixed or movable School property/equipment. Any damages to School property/equipment would have to be replaced, repaired or renovated by the learner/Parent. Wilful damage or neglect could face prosecution.
CELL PHONES & ANY OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Cell phones and electronic communication devices such as MP3 Players, Play Station, etc. are strictly forbidden on the School campus. If a learner is found to have any of these items in their possession or in their school bags, the item will be confiscated and given back at the end of the term.
If learners have to bring cell phones to the School for transport arrangements, etc. it then must be handed in to the office staff at 07:15 and can be picked up again at 14:00. However, for such reasons the School landline is also available. Permission to use it is given from the Administrative Staff. The School phone is not available for socializing, chatting etc. It is available in times of emergencies.
The RCCA or Staff assume no responsibility whatsoever for any cell phones/equipment or devices which the learners bring to School. The School is not accountable for any damage, loss or any other problems caused when cell phones/equipment/electronic devices are brought onto School premises or even if it was handed in at the office.
ABSENCE AND ATTENDANCE
A written excuse signed by a parent must be presented to the Supervisor when a learner returns to School after being absent. If the absence is foreseeable, a note should be sent in advance. Medical, dentist, music and other appointments are to be scheduled after School hours. Absence for reasons other than for sickness and emergencies will be excused only if advance arrangements were made with the Supervisor/Principal and the learner is sufficiently ahead in his work.
If there is a need for a learner to leave School during the day, the Supervisor must receive a note from the learner’s Parents or the Parent must phone the RCCA office before the learner will be allowed to leave the School premises.
EXCESSIVE ABSENCE WILL INHIBIT THE LEARNER’S PROGRESS.
If, in the opinion of the Administration, the absence is unnecessary, the student will be considered truant. A Doctor’s Certificate is required if a learner is absent for more than two consecutive days. A learner is considered tardy/late if he is not in the Learning Centre at 07:15.
A learner arriving late is to present a note to the Principal explaining the reasons for tardiness. Continued tardiness will result in a conference with the Parents and the Principal, possibly leading to revocation of learner’s privileges, and/or suspension.
MEDICAL GUIDELINES & MEDICATION POLICY
No Staff members or learners will be allowed to administer any medicines, tranquilizers, pain, or pep pills to any learner for headaches, fever, or other reasons without a Parent’s written authorization. All medicines must be kept and administered at the School’s office.
It is part of the RCCA policy to cooperate with the learners’ Parents/Physician by assisting in the administration of chronic or prescribed medication during School hours as requested. Such assistance will be provided, provided that the RCCA receives a written statement from the Physician detailing the method, amount and time schedules by which such medication is to be taken.
Take note that:
· Prescribed and over-the-counter medications that are not in their original container with an intact label that identifies the medication will not be accepted or administered. The prescribed medication label must also include the name of the person for who it was prescribed and the name of the prescribing Physician.
· NO medications shall be brought to the School by the learner without written authorization from the Parent.
· No learner will be allowed to keep medication in his School bag or desk.
Parents are encouraged to inform the School if their child suffers from any chronic diseases, such as allergies, diabetes, asthma, HIV/AIDS, etc. This personal information will equip School Staff to be better able to assist the child in different situations and to possibly keep an extra eye on them. Personal information will be kept confidential, for Staff members’ knowledge only.
SCHOOL PROCEDURE
· The RCCA office/reception is restricted to staff only.
· Use of any School facilities after normal School hours requires approval from the principal.
· Office equipment, photocopy machines, telephones, etc. are restricted to the use of Staff and Administrative Staff only.
· Learners are encouraged to use water and electricity sparingly.
· The use of bicycles, roller blades, and skateboards etc. on the School premises is prohibited.
· No learner is allowed to bring a cell phone or any other electronic devices to the School, during normal School hours.
· Learners may bring cell phones to extra mural School activities.
· The RCCA and Staff of the RCCA take NO responsibility whatsoever for any personal belongings of the learners that were lost, damaged or stolen, whether it was handed to them for safekeeping or for any other reason whatsoever.
DISCIPLINE
This is not a corrective institution; consequently, we ask that a child not be enrolled with the idea that he will be reformed. We are here to work with the home, but not take the place of Parents who have experienced difficulty in fulfilling their roles.
NOTE: All new learners are admitted on probation for the first six weeks.
The learner must at all times conduct himself in a manner to become a gentleman (Girls to become ladies). Griping is not tolerated! If your child does come home complaining about policy or discipline, please follow the procedures:
1. Give the Staff the benefit of the doubt; they would not act if it was not necessary.
2. Realize that your child’s reporting is emotionally based and may not include all the information.
3. Realize that the School has reason for all rules and that they are enforced without partiality.
4. Support the Staff and call the School for all the facts.
When a child’s attitude is not in accord with School policies or principles, the child will be placed on probation and both Parents will be called for a conference. If the Administration feels the situation has not changed within a designated time, Parents will be asked to withdraw the child.
High School learners in particular – because of their influence on younger learners – are trained to adhere to the School’s philosophy and Biblical based programs. Such adherence includes abstinence from smoking, using of alcoholic beverages, using of narcotics, listening to secular music, swearing, viewing or discussing pornographic items, and other questionable practices.
This School is dedicated to the training of children in programs of study, activity and a lifestyle that is Bible-centered. We believe that “all things should be done decently and in order” and that our learners should be taught to accept responsibility to “walk honorably before all men”.
Our bodies are the temples of the Holy Spirit, therefore we train and educate all our learners to abstain from anything and everything that could destroy their lives as viewed from a Biblical point.
Here, discipline is maintained, which is firm, consistent, fair, and tempered with love. Our Staff maintains standards of behavior in the Learning Center through kindness, love and genuine regard for the learner. However, when disciplinary action becomes necessary, it is firmly carried out, tempered by good judgement and understanding.
Learners are reminded that God expects us to be disciplined in all areas of life:
“Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.” Colossians 3:20
“Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers…” Romans 13:1
“Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves…” Hebrews 13:17
“For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life.” Proverbs 6:23
“He is in the way of life that keepeth instructions: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.” Proverbs 10:17
“Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.” Proverbs 19:18
“Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.” Proverbs 22:15
INSURANCE POLICY
Neither the RCCA, nor the RCCA Staff nor the founders accepts any liability for any personal insurance concerning any learner, Parent or any personal belongings of the learners or Parents.
Parents hereby release Revival Christian Centre Academy, the RCCA Staff and the founders against any and all liabilities and claims that could accrue to their child/children due to illness, injury, death or loss off, or damage to personal belongings arising out of their child’s/children’s participation in any School related activity irrespective of whether such claim or claims arose as a result of any act or omission (whether by negligence or not) of any person or from any cause whatsoever.
Parents are advised to insure their own children and belongings adequately.
LOST AND FOUND
Sometimes we pick up lost or damaged items, and we keep it for a while so that learners or Parents can come and collect their lost items. Learners are to require from their Supervisor regarding lost and found articles. At the end of a reasonable time, all lost and found items that have not been taken will become the property of the School and may be disposed of at the School’s discretion.