Code of Conduct
a. SJCians who are Singapore Citizens must sing the National Anthem and take the Pledge.
SJCians will take the Pledge with their right fist over their heart.
b. All SJCians should stand at attention and face the flags when the National Anthem is being
sung and the National Pledge recited.
a. Daily attendance during term time is compulsory. The same is expected for CCA and anyactivity organised by the school.b. SJCians should submit to their Form Teacher, upon return to school, a valid MedicalCertificate or Letter of Excuse (not more than 4 per term) from parents or guardians.Absence from school without valid reason is considered as truancy.c. SJCians should be punctual for school, CCA and other school activities.d. SJCians should be in their classrooms for morning assembly by 7.30 a.m.e. SJCians are not allowed to leave the school premises before their scheduled dismissal timewithout permission.f. SJCians who need to leave before the scheduled dismissal time should complete the ‘EarlyRelease Form’.g. A parent or close relative must sign the ‘Early Release Form’ for students to leave the schoolpremises during school hours or activities.h. Students will not be allowed to leave school without being accompanied by a parent or closerelative.
In school:
a. SJCians should show kindness and consideration to others at all times, to promote a positiveand safe environment for teaching and learning.b. SJCians are also expected to be responsible for the safekeeping of their personal belongingsand considerate in the use of all school equipment and facilities.c. Every SJCian is responsible for the locker assigned to her. The lockers are school propertyand may be searched by school authorities.d. All food and drinks should only be consumed in the canteen.e. Electronic devices, including mobile phones and any other communication devices shouldbe switched off and kept away during school hours and CCA time, unless otherwiseinstructed by the teacher.f. The school reserves the right to confiscate any electronic device if they are not usedresponsibly and appropriately. Once confiscated, the school may require the presence of aparent or guardian before the confiscated device is returned to the student.g. SJCians should not charge their personal electronic devices in school, including their mobilephones and Personal Learning Devices (PLDs).h. SJCians are not allowed to have in their possession any weapons. They are also not allowedto bring any weapon-like item which is used or intended to be used to cause harm to others.
In the classroom:
i. SJCians should observe the GROW protocol, as every lesson is an opportunity to grow incharacter and learning.
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Classroom Protocol |
Examples of Actions SJCians Should Exhibit |
School Value |
G |
Greet each other |
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Love |
R |
Have Readiness |
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Integrity |
O |
Be Organized Have an Open mind for learning |
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Humility
Tenacity |
W | Create a Welcoming classroom |
| Gratitude and Love |
In public:
j. SJCians will be good ambassadors of the school and uphold the image of SJC. They shouldobserve rules and regulations within the areas they are patronising or visiting at all times.k. SJCians should also show respect for public space and the community.
a. UniformSJCians are to wear the prescribed uniform within and outside of school. Modification to the
uniform is not allowed.
- Pinafore must touch the knees
- Collar should be buttoned
- Only clean, predominantly white shoes and SJC socks are to be worn
- Loose or low socks are not allowed (the SJC logo must be seen)
- On days with Physical Education (PE) lessons, students are allowed to wear the PE Tshirt under their pinafore
- Only the school PE/ House T-shirt and shorts should be worn for PE lessons
- Track shoes may be worn only during PE lessons
b. Hair
- Short hair styles must not touch the collar of the blouse
- Very short, shaven or undercut hairstyles are not allowed
- Long hair must be tied neatly with white, blue or black accessories
- The fringe should not touch the eyebrows
- Dyed/highlighted hair should be re-dyed to the original colour
- Hair extensions are not allowed
c. Nails
- Nails are to be kept short and clean, without nail polish
d. Cosmetics and Make-up
- Cosmetics (e.g. foundation, sunblock with foundation base, powder, lipstick, tinted lip balm, eyeliner, mascara, etc.) are not to be used
- Eyebrows should not be drawn or embroidered
- Eyelashes should not be permed or have extensions
- Coloured or colour-enhancing contact lenses are not allowed
e. Jewellery and Accessories
- Only one pair of plain, simple, identical ear studs can be worn on the ear lobes
- Jewellery and accessories of any other kind (e.g. tongue studs, nose ring, lip piercings, bracelets, religious wristbands, ankle bands, bangles, chains, rings, friendship bands, etc.) are not allowed
f. Inappropriate body art (such as tattoos and the piercing of any part of the body except theears) is not allowed.
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Charlotte Tan (Class of 2018)
Guidelines on Disciplinary Measures
Minor Offences |
Possible Actions Taken by School |
Attendance and Punctuality
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Minor offences committed persistently will be considered as a major offence.
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Attire and Grooming
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General Behaviour
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Major Offences |
Possible Actions Taken by School |
General Behaviour
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Truancy
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Dishonesty
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Serious Offences
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Note: The school reserves all rights to add, amend or adjust the school rules and regulations, disciplinary consequences necessary to support character development and maintain a safe and positive learning environment.
Zero Tolerance for Bullying
Different Forms of Bullying
Types of Bullying |
What it could look like |
Physical Bullying |
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Verbal Bullying |
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Social Bullying |
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Cyber Bullying |
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Descriptors for Student Conduct
Grade |
Descriptors |
Excellent |
A SJCian who is consistently exemplary in her
behaviour
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Very Good |
A SJCian who behaves well consistently
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Good |
A SJCian who behaves well most of the time
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Fair |
A SJCian who demonstrates unacceptable behaviour occasionally
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Poor |
A SJCian who demonstrates unacceptable behavior frequently
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Note: Conduct Grade is taken into consideration for awards and programmes.
Examination Rules
- You must be properly attired in your school uniform.
- You should be punctual as no additional time for the paper will be allocated for late-comers.
- Be seated at your assigned desk at least fifteen minutes before the commencement of the examination. (Applicable to SA and Preliminary Examination only)
- Place your NRIC or other identification documents on your desk for verification during the examination. (Applicable to SA and Preliminary Examination only)
- You are not permitted to have in your possession, while in the examination venues, any devices or materials not authorised for use in the examination. If these are found in your possession, you will be deemed as having committed an act of dishonesty and may be awarded a zero mark for the paper.
Examples of unauthorised devices include but are not limited to: |
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Computerised devices · Tablet · Pocket PC · Personal Digital Assistant · Digital diary
eBook · Communication devices · Mobile phone · Smart Watch · Earphones | Smart devices · Smart watch · Smart glasses · Fitness tracker
Other Electronic devices · Camera · Audio recorder/player · Gaming device · Storage device |
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Examples of unauthorised materials include but are not limited to: | ||
· Question paper from previous examination · Writing paper/ Sticky Note · Book/ Notes/ Reference Material · Conversion table/ Formulae sheet in mathematical set or calculator cover |
7. Food should not be consumed in the examination venue.
8. Borrowing of stationery during the examination is not allowed.
9. The use of correction fluid/ tape on your answer script or writing paper is not allowed.
10. You are not allowed to leave the examination venue unescorted or without permission from the invigilator.
11. Answer scripts that are removed from the examination venue will not be accepted for grading by the examiners.
12. Disciplinary action will be taken against any student who breaches the examination rules.
Absence during an examination
13. If you are unable to sit for any examination due to illness, you must provide a Medical Certificate (MC) to cover your absence. Parent’s letter will not be accepted.
14. Inform the school or your Form Teacher of your absence. There will be no make-up examination for papers missed.
15. The MC, issued by a medical practitioner registered under the Medical Registration Act, must be submitted to your Form Teacher upon your return to school.