School Policies & Guidelines

To maintain discipline, transparency, and a supportive learning environment, the following policies and guidelines are applicable to all students and parents of Stratton World School.

💰 Rules Regarding Payment of Fee

• All fees must be paid in advance or before the 10th of the concerned month.
• A fine of ₹20 per day will be charged after the due date.
• If the fee remains unpaid until the beginning of the next month, the student’s name may be struck off the rolls and re-admission charges will apply.
• Fees can be paid in the School Administrative Office via Cash or Cheque.
• Cheque payments are accepted only up to the 10th of the month. After that, only cash payments will be accepted.
• Outstation cheques are not accepted.
• If any cheque is dishonored, a penalty of ₹1000 will be charged.
• Parents with more than one child studying in the school must submit separate cheques for each student.
• The student’s name, class/section, and parent contact number must be written on the back of the cheque.
• If payment is made via cheque, Cheque Number, Bank Name, and Branch must be mentioned on every slip.
• Full-year fees may be paid in advance.
• Fees are generally paid quarterly, but a monthly payment scheme may be requested.
• The last quarter fee must be paid before 10 January.
• After the due date, fee payment will be accepted only between 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM in the Accounts Office with applicable fine.

📄 Rules Concerning Withdrawals

• A one-month written notice must be given before withdrawing a student.
• In the absence of notice, the complete quarterly fee must be paid.
• If withdrawal occurs after 31st August, the full-year fee must be cleared.
• Transfer Certificate (T.C.) will only be issued after clearance of all dues.
• Students may be asked to leave the school in case of:
  • Serious indiscipline
  • Unsatisfactory academic progress
  • Repeated detentions
  • Failing twice in the same class

⏰ Late Arrivals

• The school gate closes sharply at 8:00 AM / 8:30 AM for all classes.
• Students arriving late may be sent back home for the day.
• Three consecutive late arrivals in a month will result in the student being marked absent.

📅 Rules Concerning Absence

• No leave will be granted without a prior written application from parents or guardians.
• Half-day leave is allowed only in case of genuine illness.
• Uninformed absence for 5 consecutive days may result in the student’s name being removed from the rolls.
• Re-admission may require payment of a fresh admission fee.
• Students returning after contagious diseases must submit a doctor’s fitness certificate.

Minimum quarantine periods:

• Chicken Pox – Until scabs fall completely
• Cholera – Until full recovery
• Measles – Two weeks after rash disappears
• Mumps – Until swelling subsides (approx. one month)
• Whooping Cough – 6 weeks
• Jaundice – 6 weeks after recovery

• Medically unfit students will not be allowed to appear in tests or examinations.
• Students must maintain minimum 80% attendance to be eligible for final examinations.

🚌 Transport Guidelines

• School transport routes cannot be modified for individual convenience.
• Students must use only the bus allotted to them.
• Attendance of bus users will be recorded morning and afternoon.
• Students must board and disembark only at their designated bus stop.
• Parents should ensure their child is escorted safely to and from the bus stop.
• Students are not allowed to come in self-driven vehicles.
• In case of emergency, parents may collect their child from school after obtaining permission from the Principal.

🚌 Bus Rules for Parents

• Transport fees must be paid quarterly along with tuition fees.
• Parents must ensure their child reaches the bus stop 10 minutes before the scheduled arrival.
• Bus routes and stops are decided by the school management.
• Complaints regarding bus service should be reported to the Transport In-Charge.
• Misbehavior or indiscipline may result in withdrawal of transport facility.
• Students causing damage to buses will be responsible for the cost of repairs.
• Transport facility is provided at the parent’s risk and responsibility.

🎓 What Is Expected of Stratton Students

• Students should always communicate in English within the school campus.
• They must be truthful, respectful, and responsible.
• They should maintain fairness in sports and activities.
• Students must avoid vulgar language and behavior.
• They should take pride in wearing the school uniform.
• Respect for teachers, visitors, and fellow students must be maintained.
• Students must care for their health, environment, and school property.
• They should develop kindness, courage, discipline, and global respect.

⚖ Code of Conduct & Discipline

• Punctuality is essential. Repeated late arrivals may result in disciplinary action.
• Students must not bring valuable or fancy items to school.
• The school is not responsible for lost belongings.
• Use of mobile phones or electronic gadgets is strictly prohibited.
• Chewing gum and purchasing food from street vendors is prohibited.
• Students must maintain cleanliness and respect school property.
• Any intentional damage to school property will be charged to parents.
• Students must maintain polite behavior and respectful communication at all times.

By adhering to these policies, we ensure a disciplined, safe, and enriching learning environment for every student.