Security of Children at SHSSS
Safety and security of students from the time of arrival till they leave the school premises.
- Staff is in place to attend to children coming in early. School gates will only be opened at 07:30 a.m. in summer and 08:30 a.m. in winter.
- Children are assembled at designated areas and kept under the strict watch of the staff.
- Teachers escort the students to their classes.
- Attendance is marked each time the class returns from an activity and after recess.
- A head count of students is done regularly in the junior classes.
- In the senior school, attendance is taken at the beginning of each period.
- Absentee proforma is filled - SMS are sent to the parents of absentees on a daily basis.
- Regular Snake Checks of the premises, especially the fields and green areas are conducted.
- Mobiles are banned for the students. If any student is found with the mobile, it will be confiscated and fine of Rs. 5000/- will be charged.
- First aid protocols are affixed at important points all around the school.
- Each classroom is equipped with a basic first aid box. Expiry of all medications is regularly checked.
- Special care is taken of the students who are allergic, diabetic or having any other health issues.
- During Dengue/Swine flu season we instruct our students to wear full sleeves and long trousers especially in junior school.
- Surprise checks of students' bags are conducted by authorized people.
- PTI's are on duty at the time when sport academies are on - before and after school hours.
- OTG Facility is given to the students to reheat the lunch.
- There is one attendant per washroom at all times.
- Maids and support staff accompany the junior school on outdoor trips.
- Strict segregation of areas during the break time for children and staff is on duty.
- No vendors are allowed onto the premises during school hours.
- Teachers strictly adhere to the "No Meeting" policy during the school hours.
- Taking the safety and security of our children further, regular health checks are conducted. No child is allowed to leave the class without the permission card issued by the teacher.
- A Four tier system is in place for a child leaving before time. Diary note to be signed by the Class Teacher, the Coordinator, the School Reception and Checked at the gate.
- Students are escorted personally by the teachers to exit points at the time of school closing.
Bus Safety
- CCTV, GPRS and Speed governors have been installed in all the buses.
- The School has specially purchased an Alcohol Meter. Regular testing of the bus staff takes place and is recorded. A zero tolerance policy to alcohol consumption is in place.
- Bus dispersal forms are filled daily by the teachers before the bus leaves.
- Students are seated in pre-assigned seats. Attendance is taken and is duly checked by the school authorities before the buses leave. Buses park in a "Vehicle Free Zone" at the time of embarkation to ensure the safety of the children from the traffic in the car park area.
- Students taking half day and/or not availing the bus service for the day need special permission for the same. Police verification of all School Personnel.
- Police verification of the teaching staff, members of the administrative block, computer staff, and grade D staff is undertaken.
- All the drivers and bus attendants are verified.
- All contractual staff is hired only after thorough background check and identity verification through Voter card or Aadhar card etc. Police verification is also carried out for such staff.
INSTALLATION OF CCTV CAMERAS
- CCTV cameras have been installed and constant checks are conducted to ensure their proper working.
- Camera recordings are monitored regularly by the school authorities.
Washrooms
- Renovated washrooms, updated with modern amenities have been provided for the students at every floor of the school building and are regularly checked by the designated staff.
Important Note
A student having come to school and is present in the class for a period/periods and then bunks or a student having started for school from home is found to be roaming anywhere instead of being present in the school, in either case the said student is liable to summary dismissal from the school. A warning will be issued to a student, found guilty of serious breach of discipline e.g. grave negligence regarding studies, misbehaviour inside and outside the school etc. by the Principal. After due warning, such a student will be dismissed from the school.
Promotions
- Pupils who miss any test shall not be re-tested.
- A student, if absent in any one of the test will not be given any position. The same applies for any student joining in between the session.
- A student failing in the term examinations will not be promoted to the next class.
- No test/exam shall be held before or after the due date under any circumstances.
- A minimum of 80% attendance will be required for promotion in the next class.
- Pupils whose fees are not paid in full will not be allowed to sit in for the final examination.
- Result declared at the end of the year is final.
- A student who fails twice in the same class will not be permitted to continue his studies in the school.
Entry & Infrastructure
ENTRY INTO THE SCHOOL PREMISES MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH SECURITY NORMS.
- Entry of persons/vehicles is recorded at the school gates by the security agency guards.
- Entry is not given to any vehicle without the permission and sticker/proper verification.
- Entry to the school building is strictly restricted and guarded.
- An efficient communication system is in place between the school reception and the security personnel on duty at school gate.
- All visitors are required to fill in the "PERMISSION SLIP" proforma. One is handed over to the reception and a carbon copy of the same is retained at the gate.
- Visitors must wear a visitor's card around their necks for the entire duration of their visit in the school and return it at the gate when they depart.
- Students will not be allowed to enter the school without wearing an ID Card.
- Strict protocol is in place to ensure that the drivers, attendants and other male support staff are not given unrestricted access to the school building during school hours.
- Specific areas for the above mentioned persons have been designated and separate toilets and water points have been allocated.
PROPERLY BUILT BOUNDARY WALL AND INFRASTRUCTURE.
- The school is adequately gated and secured with the help of boundary wall.
- CCTV cameras are in place and repair of the same are carried out at regular intervals" school audit for fire safety is conducted regularly and fire extinguishers are placed at strategic points.
- School is regularly checked for safety of the building and the certification for the same is in place.
