Punjabi School

1. Student Responsibility

1. Students are responsible for their conduct, knowing the school rules, understanding their importance, and abiding by them throughout the school year. All rules and regulations are in effect during school hours on Gurdwara premises. They also apply to any after-school activity situations. Violations of these rules may include disciplinary action, and parents will be involved in all such cases.
2. In the event of a student missing a class, he or she is responsible for making up any missed work.

2. Parental Responsibility

1. Parents have to carefully explain the school rules to their children in order to facilitate understanding and show their accord with the educational team (Principal, teachers, and volunteers).
2. Parents should explain the rules to their child, in particular the notion of "respect."
3. Parents should cooperate with the school in the event of disrespect by their child of the school rules.
4. Parents must bring their child to school on time.
5. Parents should ensure that children are present for their sewa/duty, including Chaur, Shabad, Ardaas, Discipline, and other assigned responsibilities.
6. Parents should ensure that children are not absent from school.
7. Parents should ensure that children are not playing next to the Dewan Hall walls or doors.
8. Parents should ensure that they spend some time with children to read, write, and speak Punjabi.

3. School Schedule

4. Registration

All registration forms must be completed and fees paid in full before a student attends their first class.

Please note that the registration fee/donation to the Punjabi School is non-refundable due to audit requirements.

5. Attendance

All students are required to come prepared to class and bring their appropriate folders and material.

Students who do not bring their materials will be subject to disciplinary action.

6. Arrival & Dismissal

A sign-in sheet will be posted outside the Diwan Hall, and since school begins promptly at 9:00 a.m., all students are required to be present for assembly at that time.

Parents of students under 8 are required to sign them in using the sign-in sheet.

7. Lateness / Tardiness

Students who arrive late are required to fill out an official Sikh Foundation Punjabi School tardy slip.

8. Absences

A maximum of 4 absences per year are allowed for a student to graduate.

An official Sikh Foundation Punjabi School absence slip must be completed and submitted to the teacher for each absence. These slips will be kept in the student's file.

9. Homework

All homework must be completed by the due date. Students should not be completing homework within the class.

Homework not completed on time will result in disciplinary action being taken against the student.

10. Bullying & Harassment

Our objective is to provide an environment that is welcoming, conducive to learning, and free of any type of harassment and bullying.

11. Cell Phones

Cell phones are permitted at school but must be switched off upon entering the assembly area and classrooms.

12. Common Responsibility

All individuals involved with the Punjabi School are expected to maintain high standards of decorum when interacting with others associated with the Punjabi School or Sikh Foundation San Diego.

Disagreements should be handled respectfully and civilly, as children are easily influenced. Everyone should strive to model professionalism and serve as positive role models.

13. General Rules & Code of Conduct

1. Students are expected to respect the property of others and take care of their own belongings.
2. Students should refrain from bringing valuable items to school. The school is not responsible for any lost items.
3. Litter must be disposed of properly in bins to help maintain clean school grounds.
4. Chewing gum or bubble gum is not permitted.
5. Bad or insulting language is strictly prohibited.
6. Playing near the Dewan Hall area or on the road is not allowed.