Policies

Absenteeism
Student’s attendance is the key to effective learning. Absence from School has a substantial negative effect on the performance. Hence, the student needs to be in class every day, on time.
If a child is going to be absent from school, the parent/guardian is expected to contact the office explaining the reason and the length of time the student is expected to be on leave. This can be done through phone, email or SMS and submit the written note one week prior to going on leave. In case of emergency, where the child has not informed, on returning child has to carry a filled record of absence.
A small number of absences may be justified if your child:
has an unavoidable medical or dental appointment (preferably these should be made after school hours or during weekends)
is too sick to go to school, or has an infectious illness.
has to go to special religious ceremony.
is required to attend a serious and / or urgent family situation.
In case of illness beyond three days, a medical certificate from a registered medical practitioner for the period of absence has to be submitted to the school. Parents are requested to plan their vacation/ program in such a way that it coincides with the holidays of the school.
Leave will not be granted on the days of tests/examinations except for extreme compassionate/ unavoidable circumstances. The parent has to intimate such absence in advance except in case of illness. Students are expected to attend school on the last working day and on reopening day after every vacation.
Attendance and Minimum Attendance Requirement
It is compulsory for students to complete 80% attendance every semester to make them eligible for the semester exams. Continued absence without leave or unexplained absence for more than two weeks at a stretch, without prior permission from the Principal, will tantamount to student having left the school.

The performance of the students is evaluated throughout the year in all subjects through Formative and Summative Tests.

Out of the two formative tests in each term, only one will have paper pencil test. Otherwise teachers can use any of the following multiple modules of assessment during the course of instruction.
1. Survey
2. Project
3. Data analysis and interpretation
4. Role-play / dramatization
5. Seminar
6. Work sheets/ activity sheets
7. Chart work
8. Essay writing
9. Quiz
10. Debate
11. Group discussion
12. Map work
13. Diagram interpretation
14. Portfolio
15. Drawing etc…
16. Assignment
17. Oral Tests.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Only grades are given in the assessment sheets and report cards.
Tests are written in test note books and returned to the parents. Parents are requested to sign and return.
There are two summative tests – SA1 and SA 2 for semesters 1 and 2 respectively.
Answer papers of the Examinations are returned (upto V) and report cards are given twice a year, once in every semester. Parents should sign and return them.
Assessment is not only based on academic performance, but also on attitudes, values, sports and other co-curricular activities.
Apart from this, parents need to meet the teachers to discuss the progress of the child during the Parents-Teacher Meetings that take place once every semester

Home Work
The 8th period except for class VI and above every day, from Monday to Friday has been allocated exclusively to complete homework and assignments of the day. These periods ensure that children complete their learning practice within school hours. The emphasis will be on guided study, oral, written or hands on work based on application of principle explained in class. Home work will surely be sent home to slow learners

As soon as children enter the school grounds their safety and security is one of our priorities. Students will abide by the school rules and ensure all safety precautions.
Sickness and Medical Examination:
The school has a medical room where the student can rest in case of any illness during the school hours and First Aid will be provided if needed, otherwise Parents will be informed of the situation at the earliest and will be requested to come and pick up the child. The school will attend to any emergencies.
Annual Medical examinations will be conducted once a year and a report will be forwarded to the parent for follow up, in case, recommended by the Doctor.
Do not send your child to school when he/ she is suffering from an infectious disease.
Food Habits
General Suggested Food
Students are advised to bring healthy and nutritious food for lunch and snacks break. Please try and avoid aerated drinks and unhealthy snacks. Bubble gums and chewing gums are prohibited in the school premises.
Note: Students are not encouraged to arrive an hour before the school start time or stay back after the school end.

Using School Transport
The school arranges for safe and comfortable to and for transport facilities from different parts of the town. Appropriate student conduct on school buses is vital for safety. Parents should educate the students about the appropriate behavior in the school vehicles

1. Everyone should maintain absolute silence in the library
2. No one should write damage or make any mark on any book, manuscript or magazine belonging to the library.
3. The one who subscribes a book will be responsible for any damage done to the books and shall be required to replace the book or to pay the value of the book.
4. The students are expected to report to the librarian about any damage or missing pages at the time of receiving the book.
5. The students are expected to read as many books as possible during the academic year.
6. Students should bring the students’ Almanac to the library to get the books issued.
7. Library books will not be issued in the absence of the Librarian.

Parent teacher interaction is an important and integral part of the child’s holistic development. At KenBridge we recognize that continued collaboration between the teachers and the parent is an essential component and is duly maintained. In view of the above, organized interaction as well as interactions through appointments are conducted.
Organized parent-teacher interaction is conducted as per a pre-intimated schedule once every semester.
Apart from the planned interactions, the parents may be called for feedback, discussion and interaction by the Principal or teachers. The parents can also meet the Principal on any working day during the school hours after an appointment through phone or mail. In addition, the Principal or teacher may interact with the parent in person, through a note in this handbook or through phone.
The day to day communication with the parents is through the student’s almanac. Read notes written by the teachers in the school almanac and acknowledge the circulars that are sent home.
The following will be adhered to by the parents:
(a) All visitors are expected to report to the front office / Principal’s office on arrival.
(b) Visitors to the school must respect the learning environment and maintain proper behavior and decorum.
(c) They shall wait in the reception for the Principal / teacher to meet them.

Raising issues / Matters of Concern with the School
In case any parent wishes to raise an issue of concern which is of unpleasant or confidential in nature, he/she could speak to the Principal through phone or meet in person or mail the concerns to the personal id of the Principal: principal.kbstn04@kenbridgeschools.com. The matter will be addressed and the parent will be intimated of the actions taken or issues corrected.

A Balanced Approach
Our discipline policies set out a balanced approach recognizing the deep connections between student’s achievement, conduct and behavior. They are based on developing student responsibilities, encouraging respect and creating good conditions for effective teaching and learning. The school’s discipline policy aims to be the foundation for a safe, happy and productive learning environment.
Rules of the School
The following actions will be considered as violation of rules
1. Fighting: Both parties contributing
2. Unprovoked assaulting of a student or staff
3. Threatening or verbal abuse to staff or students
4. Harassment in the form of using abusive language, making gestures, writing graffiti, or sexual biasness, caste, age, religion or disability.
5. Bullying: includes any written or verbal expression, electronic abuse, physical act, or gesture or a pattern thereof that is intended to cause distress upon one or more students.
6. Willful damage of school, staff, or student property
7. Theft: stealing or attempting to steal private or school property
8. Possession of cell phone, cash, valuables, other electronic gadgets
9. Possession of any printed material other than the prescribed text books, papers or periodicals
10. Cheating or use of unfair means in tests / examinations
11. Tampering with marks in the progress report and other school certificates
12. Misuse of internet facilities