The Penang Free School Discipline System reserve the right at anytime to
amend or add to the policies, rules and regulations contained in this
website, and to make such changes applicable to current and new students
when the situation dictates.
A student
will receive a specific number of demerits or detentions for any
infraction of school rules. The number of demerits will vary with the
gravity of the rule which the student has broken.
Below is a list of infractions. Generally, the number of demerits is
assigned. There are exceptions which depend on the circumstances.
Demerits are issued through the School Disciplinary Board.
Contraband*
Any item which is injurious to health, safety or good order is considered
contraband. The material considered includes, but is not limited to,
pornographic, anti-religious or drug-related. Any materials that do not
pertain to school work or are a source of disturbance are considered
contraband. Materials will be confiscated and appropriate disciplinary
action will be taken. The School Disciplinary Board reserves the right
to determine if any item is contraband.
Cell phones are prohibited in school until after dismissal. Cell
phones must be off at all times. A cell phone that is seen or heard will
be confiscated. Any student who refuses to give their cell phone to a
teacher will be suspended. Students who need to make an important call
may seek permission to use their cell phone from the School Disciplinary
Board.
Handling
Minor Infractions Reporting Offences:
Students who observe an infraction should report the matter to a
Discipline teacher.
If an academic staff or support staff member observes an
infraction or receives a report that an infraction has occurred, he/she
will verbally advise the student that the activity is in violation of
the school disciplinary policy.
