INSTITUTE RULES FOR STUDENTS

 

 

Students should treat all members of the DIISE with respect and consideration and should avoid saying or doing anything which may cause hurt to another person. All students must adhere to the Institute Code of Conduct for both the classroom and the institute premises.

1. Students must wear the white apron in the institute, going to and from the institute and at all institute functions unless otherwise permitted by the institute authorirty. Students must adhere to the Institute regulations regarding their personal appearance as stated in the Uniform rules.

2. Students must be well behaved while going to and from the Institute. Any behaviour, even outside class hours, which would bring discredit on the Institute will be treated very seriously.

3. Students must obey the instructions of staff at all times and prefects when they are carrying out their duties.

4. Students must attend all lectures periods as set out in their timetable.

5. Students who are sick must report to the Institute admin immediately. If necessary the admin will make contact with parents. Students should not make contact with parents prior to reporting to the Institute.

6. Students who are absent for any reason must, on their return to the Institute, give their Tutor a written explanation from their parents/guardians. If the absence lasts for three days or more the parent/guardian must inform the Students Office by telephone. The letter of explanation is still required even when a telephone call has been made to the Institute.

 7. Illegal Drugs/Solvents/Alcohol In accordance with the Institute Policy on Drugs students are forbidden to be in possession of or to have used or consumed illegal drugs, solvents or alcohol either in the Institute or travelling to and from the Institute and at any Institute-related function. Any infringements of these rules are regarded as serious and will result in disciplinary action and possibly expulsion.

8. Students are forbidden to bring to the Institute any article, book or paper that is not required for their work in the Institute. In particular they are forbidden to have in their possession the following articles; a) knives b) cigarettes, tobacco, alcohol, illegal substances c) matches or lighters d) laser pens e) chewing gum f) make-up, nail polish g) whistles

9. Mobile phones must not be switched on at any time during the lectures. Students are forbidden to take photographs or videos with their mobile phones. Students are forbidden to contact parents by means of their mobile phones during the learning hours.

 10. Students are not permitted to be in the Institute outside learning hours unless supervised by a member of staff.