2008/2009 School Regulations

These regulations apply to all full-time students of CALIFORNIA SCHOOL

1.  All students are required to attend their classes punctually. Late comers will be recorded. Morning classes start at 8:15 am and afternoon classes start at 1:00 pm. Students who are more than 15 minutes late may be sent back home. Every student must submit a written explanation from his/her parents to substantiate his late attendance.

2.  No student may leave the school premises without the permission of a teacher or School Supervisor. You may go out during recess-time if the subject teacher gives you the Recess Pass. Else, remain in school.

 3. If any student becomes ill during the day, his parents will be notified by phone. Only upon their instructions will a student be allowed to leave school premises.

 4. School will contact the parents of any student who fails to report to class one hour after the commencement of the school day or 40 minutes after the recess.

    Truancy is a serious violation of the School norms and the concerned students will be severely dealt with.

 5. All absentees will be required to produce a letter of explanation with supporting documents from their parents within 2 days of attending school again.

6.  Any student needing a casual leave should submit a request letter to class teacher from his/her parents at least one day in advance. If leave is approved, the student will be informed and issued a holiday card.

7.  Excessive absenteeism is seriously discouraged. Except for medical grounds, a student accumulating more than three absent days in a month will get a 'demerit'. Students who get more than 4 demerits will not be allowed to sit for School Examinations.  It means if a student is absent for 12 days in a term, he/she cannot sit for examinations.

8.  California School does not take semi-annual fees, as is the practice elsewhere. All School fees must be paid monthly to the General Office or paid into the School bank account no. 40500110026 (Standard Chartered Bank) by the 18th day of each month. Students may be temporarily suspended if School fee is outstanding as of 30th day of the month. Suspension fine of $300 will apply to all such students. Students with outstanding school fees and or fines where applicable will not be presented to sit for IGCSE or AL examinations or allowed to take School Examinations. Students who want to postpone their fee for one week from the due date must give an acceptable request letter on or before 7-Sept-2008. Late applications will not be entertained.

9.  In the event of a typhoon signal no. 8 or a severe rainstorm signal being hoisted AND the broadcast of a school-closure message by the Education Bureau, the school will be closed. If in doubt, contact the SCHOOL at 2388-9844 / 9822 7549 / 2780 1709 or visit School website www.californiaschool.edu.hk.

10. No food or drinks may be consumed in the classrooms. Any food brought into School must be finished outside. Students who bring chewing gum in school are required to pay a fine of $50 / each time.

11. All students are required to strictly abide by the provisions of School’s Language Policy. For all communications use English only. See School’s Language Policy notice for full details. Students taking Chinese will be permitted to communicate in that language during the lesson.

12. Students may not bring any pagers, walkman, mobile phones, offensive magazines, video games, laser light or any other item deemed unnecessary for schooling by the Principal. Any such item upon discovery will be confiscated. Some confiscated items will be discarded by the School. Others may be returned to the students through their parents.

13. Summary expulsion of students apply in the following cases:

•    Positive confirmation of smoking

•    Behaviour deemed indecent by School authorities (e.g. fighting, etc…)

No submissions will be entertained.

14. Any student causing damage to School property (minor or major) will be required to cover the cost of replacement or repair. Always ask your teacher to switch on/off the Air Conditioner.

15. The handbook of Junior students should be checked and signed by the Parents/Guardian every day.

16. Projects that are submitted late will be subject to mark deductions. Projects and TMA need to be submitted even if the student gets zero marks before examination can be taken.

17. The school should be kept informed of any changes in Home Address, Telephone Number and other student particulars. Otherwise, student information in School’s computer database will become wrong and misleading.

18. Students, who want to withdraw from school, should inform the school in writing stating clearly the reasons of withdrawal at least one month prior to the date of leaving. Else, they alone will be responsible for the resultant costs.

19. For all classes in the Academic Year 2009/2010 students are required to observe the following dress code:

• caps, ear rings, bands for boys , nail polish, lipstick, other make up are not allowed.

• skirt must be 1” below the knees.

• boys hair must be above the collar of the shirt and it should be short. Punk, prison style etc.are not allowed.

• hair must not be dyed. All students must have natural hair colour.

School Uniform

School Badge is obtainable from school Office for $30. School prefect/monitors may get their badges free. 

SCHOOL BADGE MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES

** The uniform is to be made from flannel material and not cotton denim.
** Undershirt or singlet, if worn, must be white. You may be required to remove fancy undershirt or
     other ornaments.
** Before the winter uniform starts students will be informed of the need to wear a tie.  

Additional instructions may be issued to students by the School Supervisor from time to time.