Discipline Matrix

TYPES OF MISCONDUCT 1ST OFFENCE 2ND OFFENCE 3RD OFFENCE 4TH OFFENCE

Unpunctuality/Absenteeism A A B C

Persistent absence/Unexcused absence B C E

Skipping classes B C D

Failure to do homework A B C

Uniform Infraction B/C C/D

Out of bounds A B C/D

Stealing C C/D E

Cheating C C/D E

Gambling C C/D

Truancy C/D E

Leaving school without permission C/D E

Vandalism/graffiti B/C C/D

Inappropriate use of the electronic media C/D D E

Insubordination C D E

Misrepresentation/Forgery C D E

Bullying C/D E

Obscene language/Gestures B C D

Inappropriate touching A/B B/C C/D

Display of pornographic material C/D E

Unauthorized publication of 

school-related activities C/D

Plagiarism B/C D

Use/possession of cigarettes/alcohol D/F

Use/possession of drugs D/F

Possession of dangerous weapons D/F

Fighting/violence, physical harm or the 

threat of physical harm to any 

student/staff D/F

Disruptive behavior/Unacceptable games B/C C/D E

Arson D/F

Bomb Threats/False alarms D/F

Use/possession of explosive devices D/F

Extortion D/F

KEY

A – Consultation with Teacher / (referral to school Counsellor)

B – Visit to Vice Principal / (referral to School Counsellor)

C – Parent Conference / (referral to School Counsellor)

D – In-house Suspension/Suspension / (referral to School Counsellor)

E – Intervention by Ministry of Education

F – Law Enforcement

NB: OUR SCHOOL IS ALSO GOVERNED BY THE NATIONAL STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT