Costeas-Geitonas School

Conduct
Costeas-Geitonas School is committed to promoting values and self-discipline to help students develop positive attitudes and behaviours. By encouraging diversity and individuality, we strive to cultivate an environment where each and every student feels accepted. Our goal is to create an academic setting where punishment is unnecessary; however, noncompliance to the school’s regulations and overall values in terms of behaviour and conduct may result in the school taking necessary disciplinary action.

Any misconduct is dealt with by the school’s Teachers’ Association. In the case of repeated misconduct, the consequences range from reprimand to expulsion, according to local legislation.

Computer and Internet Use

Students are encouraged to use the technology made available to them through the school for educational purposes. All students must adhere to the rules regarding appropriate and safe use of computers and the internet in the classrooms, laboratories and library.

Behaviour

All members of the Costeas-Geitonas School community are expected to behave in a manner of mutual respect, courtesy and trust.

 

Class Arrival

Students are to arrive to class on time. Unjustified late arrival is reported and appropriate measures are taken by the Administration Office.

Absence

Regular attendance is a decisive factor in the educational process. In the case of student absence, parents are duly informed at the start of every academic year of the local provisions relating to unjustified student absences. These provisions include any necessary steps parents must take in order to justify their child’s absences. Unjustified absences are taken seriously and with all due consideration. Students who are not present in any class hour during the regular school day are marked as absent and reported to the relevant Administration Office. Parents are, in turn, informed of any unjustified absences.

Recess

During recess students must remain on school grounds at all times. Only teachers and proctors are permitted to remain in classrooms during recess. In the case of inclement weather, students remain indoors under the supervision of their teacher or class proctors.

Smoking

Smoking anywhere on Costeas-Geitonas School premises is strictly forbidden. Violation of the no smoking rule has the following consequences: any student found smoking on school grounds will be punished as decided by school administration and may be subject to expulsion.

Appearance – Dress Code

At Costeas-Geitonas School students wear uniforms in an environment of belonging. Kindergarten and Primary level students must wear their uniform daily. Students at the higher levels must dress in simple and modest clothing, observing the school dress code. All students must wear the official school uniform when participating in formal events and activities outside the school. Students must wear athletic clothing and shoes for physical education class. Extreme or provocative appearance in dress or hairstyle is not permitted.

Property Damage

Damage to school property caused by a student is the common responsibility of the student and his/her parents or guardians.

Library

The library is open daily for all members of the school community. Visitors must observe the library rules which include maintaining silence and the prohibition of food and drinks in the library.

Mobile Telephones

There is no need for students to use mobile telephones during the school day. Students may communicate with their parents through the Secretariat, if necessary, with their teacher’s permission. If special circumstances require a student to have a mobile telephone, it must remain turned off during the school day. It may be turned on only after classes are over. Mobile telephones used without authorization will be confiscated and returned only after consultation with parents. Similarly, mobile telephones are to be turned off in the school bus.

Student Visitors

Student visitors from other schools participating in official intramural events or activities are welcome on campus. Students from other schools having no specific or academic reason to be on campus are not permitted.

Money and Valuables

Students are not allowed to carry money with them to school apart from pocket money for their daily needs (for example, the canteen). Any funds required for participation in school excursions are to be brought to school in the exact amount, sealed in an envelope with the student’s name on it to be given to the teacher or school secretary. In addition, students should refrain from bringing valuables to school and gift exchanges between students and teachers during the holidays must be symbolic in nature.

Lost Items

Kindergarten and Primary students must have their names and class clearly marked on all their personal belongings. If a student loses a personal item, they can ask for it at the school secretariat. If a lost item is not claimed after 10 days, it is taken to the school storage room.