IV.

CODE OF CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE

A. GENERAL POLICIES
1. School Uniform
1.1. All students are required to come to school in their complete uniform at all times
and are expected to wear the uniform throughout the day, including other days
authorized by the Principal.
1.2. All students are NOT allowed to wear three-quarter pants, short trousers and
miniskirts for females.
1.3. Torn/cut/ripped jeans should NOT be worn within the school premises.
1.4. Uniforms should be free from stains and graffiti marks and must be neatly
ironed.
1.5. All students are to wear shoes when inside the school campus. Rubber thongs
are strictly not allowed
1.6. Students are NOT allowed to wear the official school uniform and Sports
uniform for OFF-CAMPUS activities unless officially representing the school
and with prior approval of the Administration.
1.7. Using/Carrying of rice bags, jean bags, printed bags or traditional baskets as
school bags is discouraged, or coloured bags with graffiti or inappropriate
design, such as that glorifying violence.
1.8. The school has the right to refuse admittance onto the school campus those
who are not wearing the prescribed uniform. Offenders will receive sanctions as
indicated in section IV-C-2.5
1.9. If for valid reason, a student cannot wear the complete prescribed uniform,
permission must be sought from the discipline coordinator at the gate by
presenting her diary with a written excuse from the parents/guardians. The
class secretary should take note of this in the student’s diary.
1.10.Anything worn or brought to school which is not an authorized part of the school
uniform (like coloured shirts, big shorts, doubled socks, ankle socks and other
accessories) is to be confiscated for good.
1.11.In cases of a Mufti Day, students may wear clothes (other than their school
uniforms) that are appropriate for the theme of the day as agreed upon but
thongs are not allowed.

2. School Identification Cards (I.D.)

2.1. The value of wearing the student ID card is to easily identify the students,
distinguish them from an outsider and as a sign of being a Caritasian.
2.2. All students are required to wear their ID's at all times while in campus except
when deemed unsafe especially during workshop activities.
2.3. The ID card is strictly non-transferable.
2.4. The ID card must not be altered, tampered, or falsified.
 2.5. In case of loss or damaged ID, students are to report immediately to the
Cashier's office to secure a Temporary ID and then purchase for a new one.
2.6. The ID must be provided for student services (library, printing, photocopying,
and all other student services).

3. Personal Grooming and Proper Decorum

3.1. The attire, grooming and behaviour of students should command the respect to
their fellow students, their lecturers/instructors, and the people around them.
3.2. All students are expected to observe proper decorum, cleanliness, and hygiene
in and outside the school campus.
3.3. All students maintain a neat and decent hair style.
3.3.1. Short haircut for the gentlemen and beard and moustache must be clean
shaven. Dreadlocks or "rasta", and uncombed/unkempt hair are
discouraged in the campus.
3.3.2. Neatly dressed hairstyle for the ladies. Braids (at most four parts) are
permitted but dread-locks, punk cuts, fringes and stylish small braids are
forbidden on regular school days and sports days. Multi-coloured small
clips and decorations on the hair takes a long time of preparation, therefore
these should not be worn on school days.
3.4. Students are not allowed to wear nail polish. Fingernails and toe nails must be
cleaned and trimmed before entering school.
3.5. Wristbands, anklets, dangles and fashion jewels are likewise not allowed. A
necklace may be worn one at a time like scapular, cross and other religious
pendants, but it should be underneath the blouse.
3.6. Body piercing (exclusive of ear-piercing) is not permitted. Male students
SHOULD NOT WEAR EARINGS while females are ALLOWED A PAIR ONLY.
3.7. Smoking and chewing of betel nut (buai), as well as coming to school with
buai-stained lips/gums and teeth, are strictly prohibited inside the campus.

4. Speak English Policy

CBC adopts the SPEAK ENGLISH policy since the students speak different
languages. This is a way of unification and understanding of all students, teachers
and staff as a whole.

5. Attendance
5.1. Tardiness/Punctuality
5.1.1. All students are expected to be in campus by 7:30 am assembly and 7:40
am for Homeroom periods.
5.1.2. Students who come late, that is 15 minutes after the bell had rung are not
allowed in class unless he/she has an excuse slip from the Discipline
Officer.
5.1.3. Three (3) consecutive tardiness count in a subject is equivalent to 1 hour
absence.
 5.1.4. Students should attend classes on time and should move to the next class
without delay
5.1.5. A student who comes in class late after 50% and/or 1 hour of the unit
period (s) will be marked absent and cannot be allowed to sit in for the
remainder of the period (s).
5.1.6. Students late for any class must report first to the DO and provide valid
reasons in order to obtain an excuse slip.
5.1.7. A student who accumulates three tardy for homeroom and/or assembly is
equivalent for 1-day absence.

5.2. Absences
5.2.1. Absences must not exceed 15% of the semester (period/s) hours or:
 6 absences or more for a subject of 2 hours in a week;
 15 absences or more for a subject of 5 hours in a week; or
 18 absences or more for a subject of 6 hours in a week.
In excess of this, a student will receive a sanction from the Discipline
Officer.
5.2.2. Any student who leaves the class after the roll call is marked absent.
5.2.3. A student will be sanctioned to withdrawal or be dropped from a subject if
the number of absences exceed 25% of the semester hours.
5.2.4. Only those absences provided with a formal document stating the reason
may be taken into consideration. For example: provided with a medical
certificate from a recognized hospital or medical practitioner.
5.2.5. For absences related to deaths of a family member, sports or church
involvements, the concerned student should notify the DO's office with a
written letter from parents or guardians at least 3 days prior to the date set
to leave classes.
5.2.6. After every absence, be it a day, a week or month, the student concerned
must have a supporting letter from the guardian/parents (who signed on the
enrolment records) before reporting to the DO.
5.2.7. Excuse slips for absences will only be issued to students with valid reasons
and those who have formal letters from guardians/parents explaining the
reason for absences.
5.2.8. Boarding students need to get a confirmation from the Hostel Coordinator
before the Discipline Officer can process/verify the absence/s.

6. School Activities/Events
All students are required to attend all school activities, both academic and extra-
curricular. For all school activities, students' attendance are checked/ monitored.

6.1. Morning Assembly

Students are required to attend the morning assembly on Mondays (or any day
that starts a school week), which involve saying morning prayers, flag raising
 ceremony, the singing of the national anthem, the recitation of the national
pledge, readings, virtue of the week and some reminders.
6.2. Homeroom
At 7:40 am on Tuesdays, Wednesday, and Fridays all students are required to
attend their class adviser's time in their respective homerooms.
6.3. Friday Afternoon Assembly
Every Friday afternoon (or any day that ends the week), there is also an
assembly, which involves the saying of some prayers, affirmation of the week’s
virtue and some weekend reminders.
6.4. Holy Mass
Being a Catholic institution, CBC holds holy mass every Thursday morning. It is
compulsory for all students to attend and respect the mass regardless of their
religious denomination.
6.5. Other Activities
Special assemblies or events are convened at any time when there is an urgent
need. These events include Clean Up and awareness, forums and seminars on
current issues. All students are required to participate in all school activities
which are mostly held during school days. Other college events like Sports Fest,
Family Day, Technical and Open House Day, Cultural Show and others may be
organized on other days.

7. Club and Group Experience

7.1. All students of CBC join a campus club/group for their own social growth and
spiritual enrichment. The campus clubs are divided into two categories: Interest
clubs and Religious clubs. Each student is only allowed to join ONLY one club.
7.2. Aside from clubs, every student becomes a member of the cultural group as
declared upon during enrolment.
7.3. Any new club proposed by a student or staff should be well collated and in
coordination with the Student Services Coordinator and Spiritual Moderator. The
SSC forwards the proposal to the Directress for further endorsement by the
Principal.
7.4. All clubs/groups should have a staff animator who ensures that the club/ Group
profile is reviewed every year and a copy is filed in the office of the SSC.
7.5. The group/class/club members and executive members are responsible for all
functions of the respective club including the finances.
7.6. The functions of the club are determined by the club/class/group yearly plan as
endorsed by the SSC and Spiritual Moderator beginning of each academic year.

B. OTHER POLICIES
1. Intellectual Inquiry and Expression
 As an institution of higher education, one specifically committed to the Catholic
teachings and the Preventive System of Don Bosco, CBC is committed to promoting
and protecting intellectual exploration, critical thinking, freedom of inquiry, and
creative expressions of ideas of all its members. The College is also committed to
the maintenance of an environment in which civility, mutual respect, effective
communication, and accountability are integral.

While intellectual inquiry and freedom of expression is a right, it carries with it the
duty to use the freedom in a manner consistent with a responsible and honest
search for, and dissemination of, knowledge and truth.

1.1. Students are free to examine and discuss all questions of interest to them and to
express opinions publicly and privately. However, they should make clear that in
their public expressions or demonstrations, they speak for themselves, and not
necessarily for the College.
1.2. Students must act in conformity with the principle of free expression. Expression
that in its method or content violates College policy or law is prohibited.
1.3. Students have the right to freedom of opinion and expression. This right includes
freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart
information and ideas through any media, but does not include the right to
harass, intimidate, discriminate or vilify.

2. Academic Integrity
CBC seeks to strengthen the value of student academic achievement by fostering a
learning environment which is based on honesty, respect, fairness, responsibility,
accountability, and excellence in the search for truth and knowledge. Hence, the
college expects its students to uphold the policy for academic integrity. In all
academic work, the ideas and contributions of others must be appropriately
acknowledged and work that is presented as original must be, in fact, original.
Violations of this policy includes:
2.1. Cheating during examination
A student must not receive or provide any unauthorized assistance on an
examination. During an examination a student may use only materials
authorized by the faculty / lecturer.

2.2. Plagiarism
Plagiarism consists of presenting someone else’s ideas, words or other types of
work product as your own. To avoid plagiarism, students are expected to be
attentive to proper methods of documentation and acknowledgement. A cover
sheet for assignments, projects researches and the like must be provided by the
student upon submission.

2.3. Fabrication or Falsification of Data or Records

Examples of falsification include:
 2.3.1. Forging signatures of authorization;
2.3.2. Falsifying or alternating information on an official academic record;
2.3.3. Falsifying or fabricating information on an official document such as a
grade report, letter of permission, drop/add form, ID card or other college
document

2.4. Other Forms of Deceit, Dishonesty or Inappropriate Conduct

2.4.1. Willfully damaging the efforts or work of other students.
2.4.2. Stealing, defacing or damaging academic facilities or materials.
2.4.3. Submitting any academic work under someone else’s name other than
his/her own. This includes but is not limited to sitting for another person’s
exam; both parties will be held responsible.
2.4.4. Bribery or offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting of something of value for
the purpose of influencing the action of a staff, lecturer or another student
in the discharge of his or her legal duties.
Depending on weight of the offence, penalties for academic dishonesty include
academic sanctions, such as failing or otherwise reduced grades, and/or
disciplinary sanctions, including suspension or expulsion.

3. Guidelines for Married Students

CBC is a higher learning institution and so anticipates that not all of its officially
registered students are single. As such, these guidelines do not only try to assist
students who have received the sacrament of Matrimony but also those who have
genuinely being married traditionally and/or legally. Above all, the guidelines intend
for married students to realize their values, maintain their conduct and be examples
for other younger/ single Caritasian while at the same time prioritize their college
obligations.

3.1. At the start of an academic year

3.1.1. The student concerned enrolls with ‘Married’ as one's marital status.
3.1.2. The concerned student submits to the registrar three formal marriage
documents upon enrolment; Marriage Certificate, Partners' Consent Letter
and a Written Statement as evidence of a marriage that is acknowledged
by the community (this document is signed by one's partner and two other
witnesses who are community or church leaders).
3.1.3. The concerned student undergoes an interview with the DO and signs the
consent form.
3.2. Officially registered students with "single" as marital status will be sanctioned
accordingly if faced with a pregnancy issue and/or any other marital concerns.

4. Pregnancy Policy
Pregnancy generally has moral, social, economic, spiritual and emotional
significance to the mother, the parents, extended family and to the society at large
(Stolyes, 2015). As such, CBC, a Catholic tertiary institution promotes Christian and
moral values. Not only is the safety of the mother and baby a primary concern, but
the circumstances before, during and immediately after the pregnancy. While CBC
acknowledges that student pregnancy may occur due to illicit circumstances such as
rape, these guidelines give importance to the sacredness of matrimony and life
creation. Hence, the guidelines not only discourage pregnancy outside of traditional,
legal and church marriages but also intend for CBC students to understand their
values, uphold their conduct and prioritize their college obligations while studying. It
is therefore the educative responsibility of CBC to certify that these guidelines are
well understood and administered by both the staff and students.

4.1. General Pregnancy Guidelines

These guidelines do not in any way intend for a CBC student concerned with a
pregnancy case to opt for an abortion. All matters related to pregnancy termination
are dealt with confidentially.
4.2. For all pregnancy cases, the student concerned:
4.2.1. Is referred to the Discipline Officer (DO).
4.2.2. Submits a written report to the DO after the interview,
4.2.3. Immediately updates ones' parents/guardians, spouse (for married
students) and financial sponsors about the pregnancy situation.
4.2.4. Is required to clear oneself from any obligations (fees, workshops and
others)
4.2.5. Is required to drop from subjects being taken
4.2.6. Files for Leave of Absence.
4.3. In such circumstances where it is evident that a married CBC student is faced
with a pregnancy issue but not with their legal spouse then the student
concerned is given ‘exclusion’.
4.4. If it is proven that a 'single' male Caritas student as declared during enrolment
yet impregnates a single female Caritas student, the concerned students will be
excluded from the school. Both students will be given the same sanction. This
sanction also applies to a single male student found to have impregnated a
female who is not a Caritas student.
4.5. Rape is a criminal offense and requires police investigation. Therefore, if a CBC
student is faced with a pregnancy case and if it is proven that this has been due
to rape, then besides other related sanctions, the student concerned will be
given ‘Exclusion.’
4.6. The CBC student pregnancy policy guarantees that there is equality and fair
treatment regardless of gender. Should the final decision be made where in a
male student concerned with a pregnancy case is given a sanction different to
that of the female student concerned, than the behaviour and general
 performance of the student concern should be seriously deliberated and
considered.
4.7. Re-enrolment is not automatic for any student who discontinues studies due to
pregnancy related matter. Decision for re-enrolment in this circumstance is the
prerogative of the administration. Therefore, any student intending to re-enroll
must do the following.
4.7.1. Completes the LOA (two consecutive semesters) period.
4.7.2. Ensures that the enrolling semester is more than 6 months and after
maternity period (the first 6 months of the infants life is precious and needs
the support of both parents)
4.7.3. Needs to apply through the office of the Student Services Coordinator, a
semester, prior to the one enrolling in With an application letter for
enrolment, a medical report plus married documents.
4.7.4. Be cleared of any back accounts.
4.7.5. Submits official married documents upon re-enrolment.
4.7.6. Signs consent form with the Discipline Officer.

5. Social Media Policy

Social media is not restricted to forms of media that encourages online social
interaction between users and content creators. It includes a variety of websites and
other interactive or communal internet sites or technology platforms like socially-
orientated (e.g. Facebook), professionally-orientated networking sites, (e.g.
Linkedin) blogs. discussions forums, twitter, instant messaging and other chat media
and content sharing sites (e.g. Instagram, YoulTube, Snapchat), and any media site
that allows public commenting or posting. Social media today, is a part of everyday
life for most students and that it can be an important and valuable means of
communication which enables students the freedom of speech within the law. CBC
is mindful, however, that the use of social media can carry risks. As such, the aim of
the policy is to mainly support, protect and make students aware of the possible
risks which may arise from the inappropriate, irresponsible use of social media.
Likewise, the policy aims to guide and assist students in making the best use of
social media towards enhancing their academic work and their student experience. It
is therefore the educative responsibility of CBC is to ensure that these guidelines are
well understood and administered by both the staff and students.

5.1. The following are some offences committed through the use of social media and
other online interactions between users and content creators by posting and/or
facilitating statements, photos and/or videos.
5.1.1. Revealing inappropriate or inaccurate comments which are damaging to a
person/ institution.
5.1.2. Posting content or information without permission to do so. This includes
posting pictures of children without the permission of their immediate
parents/guardians.
 5.1.3. Cyber-bullying. This includes harassing, threatening or intimidating,
abusing or victimizing and/or making sexual innuendos to another person.
5.1.4. Any form of discrimination (race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age,
origin, nationality or religion/beliefs and others).

5.2. Students whose use of social media is suspected by the College of constituting
misconduct as defined in the Students Handbook may be subject to investigation
or disciplinary action by following these procedures.
5.2.1. A formal report is forwarded to the DO.
5.2.2. Together with ample evidence of the offence, the date, time and address
of the social media posts/comments/video and details of the offender
should be provided.
5.3. All students must take note that commission of a criminal offence in connection
with the use of social media may result in a criminal record; breach of
professional codes of conduct and may directly affect students" career
prospects.
5.4. If it is proven that a student commits one or more of the offences stipulated,
besides other sanctions, the consented student is given an automatic expulsion.

6. Sexual Harassment Policy

Sexual Harassment is an unappropriated sexual behaviour. In line with the National
Education System (2009), this sexual harassment policy aims to improve the student
welfare and behaviour to ensure that CBC is a free and safe learning environment
from any sexual and/or unethical form of behaviour. The procedure for dealing with
allegations or instances of sexual harassment and possible consequences regarding
any breach of this policy are dealt within the Code of Conduct and Discipline.
The Sexual Harassment Policy does not intend to interfere into personal lives and
relationships. However, it should be used as a guide for students to realize and
maximize their values, maintain their conduct and prioritize their college obligations
while studying. It is therefore the educative responsibility of CBC to ensure that
these guidelines are well understood and administered by both the staff and
students.
6.1. Nature of Sexual Harassment
6.1.1. A behaviour that is sexual in nature that makes another student feel
offended, humiliated or intimidated is a form of harassment. It can be
physical, verbal, written, visual and emotional.
6.1.2. The complainant is affront and distressed.
6.1.3. Both males and females can be subjected to sexual harassment from
either persons of the same or opposite gender.
 6.1.4. Sexual harassment is prohibited in any working/learning context, including
school organized functions even if they are outside normal school hours or
in any learning related venue/locations.

6.2. Sexual Harassment Offences

(Adopted from the Department of Education, Victoria, 2011& Behavioural
Management Policy for NoE for Papua New Guinea)
6.2.1. Comments about a person's sex life or physical appearance.
6.2.2. Comments of sexual nature.
6.2.3. Suggestive behaviours such as leering and ogling.
6.2.4. Unwelcoming physical contact such as touching or fondling
6.2.5. Flashing or sexual gestures.
6.2.6. Sexual propositions or repeated unwanted requests for dates.
6.2.7. Making promises or threats in return for sexual favours.
6.2.8. Sexual jokes or graphics of a sexual nature by email/internet/ social
media.
6.2.9. Unwelcome questioning about a persons' private sexual life.
6.2.10. Displaying and/or creating computer screen savers that are sexual in
nature
6.2.11. Unwanted request/s for sex.
6.2.12. Stalking, indecent assault or rape (which are criminal in nature).

6.3. If it is proven that a student commits one or more of the offences stipulated,
besides other sanctions, the consented student is given a automatic dismissal.

7. HIV and AIDS Policy

Caritas Business College recognises the seriousness of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and
its impact on the country especially on the Iives of the youth. As such, the institution
supports national efforts to reduce the spread of infection and minimize the impact of
the disease especially with the DoE HIVIAIDS Policy, 2005. This policy hopes to
encourage students to avail health services outside of campus. Likewise,
Caritasians concerned with their HIV/AIDS status are free to get help in terms of
guidance and counselling and be referred to professional help outside of campus.
And most importantly Caritasians living with HIV/AIDS are free from stigma and
discrimination.

7.1. Students concerned should be free to avail voluntary routinely checks and
counselling at the community-based HIV testing and counselling venues.
7.2. Those students concerned who are unable to receive services outside of the
campus and need help should see the clinic in-charge for guidance and
appropriate help.
7.3. All HIV/AIDS matters are dealt with confidentiality.
 7.4. All students are treated fairly. A student living with HIV/AIDS should not be
deprived of participation in any school events/gatherings.

C. OFFENCES AND SANCTIONS

The Disciplinary Committee of CBC is composed of the Principal, Deputy Principal,
Student Services Coordinator, Discipline Officer, Guidance Counsellor, Spiritual
Moderator, Class Patron of student concerned, PTA representative and SRC
representative.

The Committee is responsible for investigating serious disciplinary matters. The

recommendations of the Committee are consultative and are forwarded to the
Directress for consideration, who then recommends the matter to the BOG for
disciplinary sanction.

In the investigation of a disciplinary case, due process is observed according to the

established procedures. The due process exists for the protection of the student.

1. Due Process
1.1. All students have the right to due process. Anyone accused of an offense is
innocent until proven otherwise.
1.2. Where an incident of breach of the CBC Code of Conduct and Discipline is
suspected or alleged, a written report must be submitted to the Discipline Officer
(DO) within forty-eight (48) hours after the offense has been committed. Any
staff personnel or student can file a complaint or an incident report.
1.3. The DO attends to the complaint or the incident report, and if it merits further
investigation, he/she will write a notice to the student concerned asking for a
written disposition about the allegation to be submitted within twenty-four (24)
hours from the receipt of the notice.
1.4. The DO reviews the merit of the case. If deemed necessary, the case, with all
the necessary documents (allegation report, student's deposition, witness
statements, etc.) shall then be passed on to the Disciplinary Committee for
further investigation, analysis and judgment.
1.5. A written report shall be kept on file for future reference.
1.6. All recommendations of the DO and the Disciplinary Committee are approved
and confirmed by the Principal through the Students Services Coordinator
(SSC).

2. Disciplinary Actions
Consistent with the objectives of the College, all disciplinary actions taken against
students are considered as a vital part of the college’s educational efforts, and are
not system of punishments or penalties. The following disciplinary sanctions are
given to erring students in view of maintaining discipline:

2.1. Verbal Warning

Oral reproach/reminders may be given to a student by any member of the CBC
school administration and staff. (A written report note on the incident is given to
the Discipline Officer)

2.2. Private Warning

The Disciplinary Officer sends letter to parents/guardians of the concerned
student. This informs them of the offences and the sanctions. A student who
receives a Private Warning automatically receives POOR behaviour mark for the
Term that s/he received the sanction. If a parent/guardian does not respond after
the second letter, the SANCTION is to be given.

2.3. Suspension
2.3.1. A student who has committed a serious offence maybe suspended by the
Principal upon the recommendation of the Disciplinary Committee as a
preventive measure while awaiting the final decisions of the BOG which
may decide that a student be either be given another chance or be
dismissed from school. If given another chance, the student and his/her
parents have to agree on a close-supervision of his/her behaviour in and
out of the school.
2.3.2. The suspended student is automatically under disciplinary probation.
Committing another offense during the probation period or violation of the
terms of the probation period may be grounds for more severe sanctions.
This may be grounds for termination.
2.3.3. If a student receives a Private Warning, she will be referred to the
school-based Guidance Counsellor to discuss preventive measures to
avoid repeating the offence and/or closure of the issue.

2.4. Dismissal or Expulsion

2.4.1. The Committee may recommend to the Principal subject for approval by
the Directress, that a student be dismissed from school. The Directress has
the authority to dismiss a student, while the dismissed student has the right
to appeal to the Governing Board. The decision of the Governing Board is
final and binding.
2.4.2. To avoid being expelled or dismissed by the BOG, the school
authorities may recommend to the parents/guardians to immediately
withdraw the student from school.

2.5. Offences and Sanctions

SANCTIONS
OFFENCES st
1 Offence 2nd Offence 3rd Offence
a. Littering
b. Disobeying School Rules/School
Authorities/Staff Members/SRC or Class
Officers
c. Habitual Tardiness without valid reasons
d. Entering/Loitering restricted areas
e. Coming to school with stained teeth or red 1 week
suspension
mouth
Verbal Private from classes
f. Non-compliance to school uniform policy Warning Warning to render
g. Foul language and swearing school
h. Avoidance of or non-attendance in school service
assemblies
i. Possession of non-educational pocket-
books, fashion magazines, and other personal
things that can destruct the class or the
attention of everybody is not allowed and will
be confiscated
j. Bringing, chewing or possession of betel
nut and betel nut husk inside the school
campus. Students who are still in school
uniform and/or out of the school campus are
not allowed to chew betel nut.
k. Possession or use of cigarettes inside or 1 week
suspension
outside the school premises (24 hours a day, Private Dismissal
from classes
7 days a week) Warning
to render
from school
l. Destruction of school properties and school service
facilities (including vandalism/graffiti),
whether willful or accidental,
m. Cheating or telling lies
n. Misappropriation of class, club or
organizational funds
o. Cutting classes 1 week 2 weeks
p. Forging or falsification of letters or suspension suspension
Dismissal
signatures in the diary, report card, school from classes from classes
from school
records, or alteration of school records or to render to render
notices school service school service
q. Stealing is a criminal offence and punishable 1 week Dismissal
by law. suspension from school
r. Gambling inside the campus from classes
s. Plagiarizing, tampering scores in to render
school service
assessments. The offender automatically
gets zero in the particular task.
t. Fighting inside and outside of the School
campus
u. Possession or use of liquor and the like
 inside or outside the school premises
(24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
v. Improper use of MOBILE PHONE.
Mobile phones must not be used during
classes, exams or any school activities.
w. Possession of dangerous weapons 2 weeks
x. Posting inappropriate comments, photos, suspension
Dismissal
etc., unbecoming of a CBC student, that from classes
from school
causes harm to oneself, a fellow student, the to render
school or any unsuspecting person on social school service
networking sites (Depending on the nature of
the offence, the student will be asked to
withdraw immediately from school)

.6. Expellable Offences

These offences are punishable by dismissal/expulsion from school:

2.6.1. In extreme cases, a student may be dismissed from school at anytime for
stealing, unauthorized solicitation of funds, and other analogous offences.
2.6.2. Possession or the use of illegal drugs is strictly prohibited at any time,
inside or outside of school.
2.6.3. Possession of pornographic materials in any form (magazines, posters,
drawings, compact discs, flash drives and the like) is strictly prohibited and
is punishable by law.
2.6.4. Carrying of deadly weapons like guns and the like is not allowed in school.
2.6.5. While schooling drunkenness must be avoided at any time. Confirmed
reports from concerned citizens will be taken into consideration.
2.6.6. While schooling, living in and cohabitation with the opposite sex (boyfriend
and the like) and other immoral acts are strictly prohibited and will lead to
dismissal from school when proven.
2.6.7. Pregnancy is not allowed. Pregnant students will be dismissed from
school automatically. Students reported of being pregnant should be
advised to go for medical check-up.
2.6.8. Conviction (found guilty in a court of law) of any crime constitutes grounds
for immediate dismissal.
2.6.9. Generation group. Any student proven to be a member of the generation
group or initiating generation groups in the school will be dismissed
anytime from school.

D. STUDENT GRIEVANCE POLICY

A grievance arises when a student believes, based on established administrative
policies and procedures, that she/he has been treated in an arbitrary manner by a
particular department at Caritas Business College or by a faculty representative/staff
member. The grievance policy covers the following encounters:

1. Grievance against the College’s official arises when a student believes she/he
has been subject to inappropriate behavior by a department or CBC
representative (faculty or staff) acting within their role and duty.
2. A grievance of a personal misconduct by a faculty member or other CBC
employee arises when a student believes she/he is subject of inappropriate
behavior outside the employee’s role and duties within the college.
3. Academic disputes, evaluations and other concerns related to a faculty member’s
assigned duties can be resolved with the grievance process as stipulated in the
Academic Policies.

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
1. A formal grievance is presented in writing to the Discipline Officer. The following
are included in a written grievance:
1.1. Name, Class and contact details of the person making the grievance.
1.2. Identification of the office or individual against whom the grievance is
brought.
1.3. A description of the specific institution action or individual behavior resulting
in this grievance.
1.4. The date or period of time in which the behavior occurred and the location of
the incident.
1.5. A listing of all the individuals who witnessed any part of the incident in
dispute.

2. Upon receipt of the formal grievance, the Discipline Officer or a designee is

appointed by the office of the Principal to investigate the dispute. If the grievance
involves a state representative acting within their role or duty, the investigator
determines the involvement of pertinent supervisors, head of departments for
Technical and Academic Staff and senior lecturers in the investigation.

3. Depending upon the grievance, pertinent data will be gathered by the

investigator, or the office involved in the grievance. These data are then
presented to the Discipline Committee for resolution. If the grievance is based on
person misconduct by a faculty member or other CBC employee, the investigator
gathers pertinent information and presents it to either the Principal or Directress
to further investigate using the grievance process stipulated in the staff
handbook.