EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK

GREATER SCHOLARS
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
 TABLE OF CONTENTS
COVER ------------------- 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS ------------------- 2-9
VISION ------------------- 10
MISSION ------------------- 11
INTRODUCTION ------------------- 12-14
OUR PHILOSOPHY ------------------- 15
TOTAL CHILD DEV./TRAINING ------- 16
FUN-FILLED ENVIRONMENT ----------- 17-19
END OF TERM ACTIVITIES --------------- 20
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INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION ---------------- 21
GLOBAL FOCUS/ICT -------------------
22
CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT ----------- 23-
24
GOALS -----------
25
PROVISION FOR SPECIAL NEEDS ------ 26
MANAGEMENT ------
27
PERSONAL REQUIREMENT ------
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ENROLLMENT & ADMISSIONS ------ 31
HOLIDAY/WEEKLY DUTY ----------- 32-33
GUARD DUTY --------------
34
GENERAL TRAINING --------------
35
FEES --------------
36
HOURS --------------
37
ARRIVAL --------------
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ATTENDANCE --------------
45
DEPARTMENTAL MEETINGS ------------- 46
PICKING UP CHILDREN ------------------- 47
SCHOOL BUS SERVICES ------------------
48-50
REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BUS SERVICES
51
CONFERENCES ----------
52-54
QUESTION TO ASK PARENTS ----------- 55-
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DONATIONS -----------------
62
BIRTHDAYS -------------------
63-64
DRESS CODE -------------------
65-68
PERSONAL NEEDS -------------------
69
AEROBICS -------------------
70
SWIMMING ------------------
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HOMEWORK -------------------
76-78
NOTECOPYING ------------------- 79
LESSON NOTES -------------------
80-90
TESTS/EXAMINATION ----------------- 91
PARENT PARTICIPATION --------------- 92
HANDLING COMPLAINTS -------------- 93
READING PROGRAM ------------------------ 94
GREATER SCHOLARS HALL OF FAME 95
MISSING LEARNING MATERIALS --------- 96
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CONTROL CARDS ------------------- 97
DISCIPLINE POLICY ------------------- 98-103
LANGUAGE ------------------- 104
PERSONAL CONTACTS/CALLS -------- 105
SAFETY -------- 106-
107
PROCEDURE FOR SENDING STUDENTS TO THE
OFFICE ---------------------- 108
ACCIDENTS ---------------------- 109
VISITORS ---------------------- 110
PHOTOCOPYING ------------------- 111
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CARE & USE OF MATERIALS -------------- 112
PERSONAL PROPERTY ------------------- 113
SCHOOL PROPERTY ------------------------ 114
FIELDS TRIPS ----------------------- 115-118
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ---- 119-120

PERSONAL ERRANDS --------------------- 121

CEREMONIES ------------------------------- 122

PREGNANCY/MATERNITY/PATERNITY

LEAVE ------------ 123-

125
CONCLUSION --------------------------------- 126
 VISION

A MODEL SCHOOL
COMMITTED TO
NURTURING THE
LOVE OF
LEARNING.
 MISSION
WE PROVIDE A FUN, SAFE,
NURTURING, CHRISTIAN
ENVIRONMENT AND AN
INTERESTING, ENGAGING AND
INSPIRING CURRICULUM THAT
INTEGRATES ALL ELEMENTS OF
CHILD DEVELOPMENT,
DELIVERED ACCORDING TO
INDIVIDUAL NEEDS IN ORDER TO
CREATE AND SUSTAIN INTEREST
IN KNOWLEDGE AND
 INTRODUCTION
Greater Scholars International School
is a private school that provides high
quality education for families in the
Ajah-Lekki axis of Lagos State.
Education begins at birth and the first
few years of life are most important.
Children have various needs at this
formative age, and a variety of inputs
are required to support the childs
growth and development. Greater
Scholars International School provides
intelligent, capable and supportive
personnel who interact with children
 INTRODUCTION CONTD
These formative years are also those
in which the child most easily learns
the ground rules of human behavior. At
Greater Scholars International School,
we build a strong culture based on
values such as godly character,
innovation, creativity, hard work,
diligence and excellence, as the
children work and play with in small
groups. Research in brain development
proves that intelligence is not fixed at
birth, but can be stimulated.
 INTRODUCTION CONTD
Greater Scholars International
School program provides
interesting, engaging and
inspiring experiences for the
child. Many opportunities are
available for seeing, touching,
tasting, learning and self-
expression. Interesting themes
provide intrinsic motivation for
exploration and learning.
At Greater Scholars, we
OUR PHILOSOPHY
 TOTAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT/ TRAINING

STAFF AT THE SCHOOL ARE

EXPECTED TO BECOME FAMILIAR
WITH THE VARIOUS STAGES AND
DOMAINS OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT.
ALL MEMBERS OF STAFF MUST BE
PRESENT, PUNCTUAL AND FOCUSED
AT ALL TRAINING SESSIONS.
EACH HEAD OF DEPARTMENT WILL
ORGANIZE AN ORIENTATION FOR
THE NEW STAFF JOINING THE
DEPARTMENT
 FUN-FILLED ENVIRONMENT
TEACHERS WILL MOTIVATE STUDENTS
USING STICKERS, PET NAMES, PRAISE
WORDS, SONGS ETC. TEACHING
SHOULD BE HANDS-ON USING
SENSORY MATERIALS. MAKE
REQUESTS FOR MATERIALS NEEDED
THE WEEK AHEAD OF THE CLASS.
STAFF WILL MAKE REQUEST FOR
MATERIALS/MAINTENANCE BY FILLING
THE REQUEST SLIPS FROM THE ADMIN
DEPT. HAVE THE REQUEST ENDORSED
BY YOUR H.O.D AND APPROVED BY
THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR
 ENVIRONMENT SHOULD BE NEAT,
CLEAN AND BEAUTIFUL. NO STAINS
ON THE WALLS OF YOUR CLASS AT
ALL TIMES. FITTINGS, FIXTURES
AND FURNITURE MUST BE IN GOOD
CONDITION ALWAYS.
THE SHELVES IN THE PRESCHOOL
CLASSES WILL BE NEATLY
ARRANGED AROUND LEARNING
CENTERS, SUCH AS LIBRARY,
MATHS, LANGUAGE, PRACTICAL
LIFE, ARTS AND CRAFT, FINE MOTOR
MANIPULATIVES, COMPUTERS ETC.
 CHILDREN SHOULD BE TAUGHT
HOW TO USE THE MATERIALS
ON THE SHELVES. THEY SHOULD
BE ASSIGNED TO SPECIFIC
AREAS ON PARTICULAR DAYS. IN
THIS WAY THEY WILL BE ABLE
TO BENEFIT FROM THESE
MATERIALS. ALL ITEMS WILL BE
LABELLED AND ITS PLACE
MARKED WITH A PAPER TAPE.
THE ITEMS SHOULD BE WIPED
ON DAILY BASIS.
 END OF TERM ACTIVITIES
FIRST TERM WILL END WITH
CHRISTMAS PARTY/CONCERT;
SECOND TERM WILL END WITH
INTERHOUSE SPORT WHICH
WILL HOLD AT THE LAST
THURSDAY OF THE TERM WHILE
THIRD TERM WILL END WITH
GRADUATION CEREMONY. PLANS
FOR EACH OF THE SPECIAL
EVENTS WILL START BY THE
THIRD WEEK OF EACH TERM.
 INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION
ENSURE THAT ALL STUDENTS
BENEFIT FROM THE SCHOOL
PROGRAM. RETEACH CHILDREN
WHO HAVE DIFFICULTIES.
DIFFERENTIATE AND MODIFY
THE CURRICULUM TO
ACCOMMODATE CHILDREN
WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.
CHALLENGE STUDENTS WHO
ARE TALENTED.
 GLOBAL FOCUS AND ICT
TEACHERS WILL USE
TECHNOLOGY TO ENHANCE
LEARNING IN ALL CLASSES.
STAFFARE EXPECTED TO HAVE A
PERSONAL COMPUTER
(LAPTOP)/FLASH
TEACHERS ARE EXPECTED TO
USE POLITE WORDS. SAY
EXCUSE ME, SIR/MA, SORRY,
PLEASE AND THANK YOU AT THE
 CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT
WE BELIEVE THAT THE EMPLOYEES SERVE
AS ROLE MODELS TO THE CHILDREN IN OUR
CARE. STAFF AT GREATER SCHOLARS MUST
BE COMMITTED AND GOD FEARING NEW
TESTAMENT CHRISTIANS.
THE BASIS OF CHRISTIANITY IS LOVE. WHEN
TEACHERS HANDLE THE CHILDREN WITH
LOVE AND CARE, THEY GROW UP TO BE
PEOPLE WHO WILL LOVE THEMSELVES, LOVE
GOD AND LOVE THEIR NEIGHBOURS. EACH
CLASS TEACHER WILL CARRY OUT A PLAN
FOR THE CHILDS SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT
ACTIVITIES E.G MEMORY VERSES, PRAYERS
AND SONGS.
 THE SCHOOL WILL NOT KEEP IN HER EMPLOY
ANY STAFF WHO WILL NOT BE ABLE TO TAKE
PART IN CORPORATE PRAYERS. STAFF ON
CHAPEL DUTY MUST ENSURE THAT PRAYERS
ARE HELD EVERYDAY AND ON TIME. STAFF
WILL BE ASSIGNED WEEKLY TO CO-ORDINATE
CHILDREN CHAPEL.
THE FIRST WORKING DAY OF EVERY MONTH
SHALL BE THANKSGIVING DAY. THE THIRD DAY
OF THE MONTH, PRAYERS WILL BE HELD FOR
CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.
ALL STAFF AND STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED
TO PRAY DAILY AT NOON I.E. FOR PARENTS,
SCHOOL, SELF, BIRTHDAY CELEBRANTS,
LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL EVENTS E.T.C.
 GOALS
CHILDREN LEARN BY DOING. ADULTS MUST ALLOW
THE CHILDREN TO DO CREATIVE ACTIVITES WITH
MINIMUM GUIDANCE. IT IS NOT ABOUT THE
PRODUCT BUT THE PROCESS.
INITIATIVE: CHILDREN SHOULD BE ENCOURAGED TO
THINK THROUGH SITUATIONS AND MAKE CHOICES.
THEY MUST ALSO BE PRAISED WHEN THEY DO
THINGS ON THEIR OWN. EVEN WHEN THEY FAIL,
ADULTS MUST TALK TO THEM KINDLY, IN A WAY THAT
WILL NOT MAKE THEM AFRAID TO TRY AGAIN.
CHILDREN MUST BE GIVEN OPPORTUNITIES TO
WORK AND PLAY INDEPENDENTLY AND
COOPERATIVELY SO AS TO LEARN TEAMWORK AND
FAIR PLAY.
 PROVISION FOR SPECIAL NEEDS
PLEASE NOTE THAT IT IS NOT
PROFESSIONAL TO REFER TO CHILDREN
WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AS HANDICAPPED
OR ABNORMAL CHILDREN. REMEMBER
TO USE THE TERM CHILDREN WITH
SPECIAL NEEDS, AND REGULAR FOR
THE ONES WHO HAVE NO SPECIAL
NEEDS. WHEN DESCRIBING, FOCUS ON
THE CHILD AND NOT THE CHALLENGE.
EG THE CHILD WITH HEARING
IMPAIRMENT NOT THE DEAF CHILD, THE
CHILD HAS A SPEECH DELAY NOT DUMB.
 MANAGEMENT
Greater Scholars is overseen by a Board of Directors,
However, the day-to-day management is run by the
Managing Director, Mrs. Comfort Ukpong. She holds
a Bachelors degree in Educational Foundations from
the University of Port-Harcourt, and a Masters
degree in Educational Administration from Houston
Baptist University, Houston Texas. She also holds a
diploma in childcare from the Professional Career
Development Institute, Atlanta, Georgia and several
certificates in early childhood studies. With her
wealth of knowledge and teaching experience in
Nigeria and the United State of America, she seeks
to create a blend, bringing out the very best of both
curricula.
Mrs. Ukpong is assisted by a team of qualified,
dedicated and caring administrators, teachers and
care givers.
 PERSONAL REQUIREMENT
AN EMPLOYEE OF THE SCHOOL MUST BE
WILLING TO GO BEYOND MINIMUM JOB
EXPECTATIONS TO CONTRIBUTE ONESELF TO
THE OVERALL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF
THE SCHOOL.
EMPLOYEES MUST BE COOPERATIVE IN SPIRIT
AND DEED WITH THEIR RESPECTIVE
SUPERVISORY PERSONS.
EMPLOYEES MUST BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE
CONTENT OF THE EMPLOYEES HANDBOOK AND
SUBSCRIBE TO EACH OF ITS DIRECTIVES IN A
CONSTRUCTIVE MANNER.
EMPLOYEES MUST BE WILLING TO CONTINUE TO
IMPROVE BY CONTINUOUSLY DEVELOPING
THEMSELVES IN THEIR RESPECTIVE FIELDS. ALL
EMPLOYEES MUST BE COMPUTER LITERATE.
 PROBATION PERIOD
ALL NEW EMPLOYEES ARE
CONSIDERED TO BE ON
PROBATION UNTIL THEY HAVE
COMPLETED ONE YEAR OF
CONTINUED SERVICE.
EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE
MULTIPLE DISCIPLINARY ISSUES
WILL NOT BE CONFIRMED. ALL
STAFF WILL UNDERGO TRAINING
AND TAKE EXAMS PERIODICALLY.
 PROMOTION
PROMOTION SHALL BE BASED ON PERSONAL
CHARACTERISTIC AND JOB EFFECTIVENESS.
DOMAINS IN PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
ARE: APPEARANCE, HEALTH, PUNCTUALITY
AND ATTENDANCE, EMOTIONAL STABILITY,
ENTHUSIASM, RESPONSE TO SUPERVISION,
DEPENDABILITY, COMMUNICATION SKILLS
AND INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS.
DOMAINS IN JOB EFFECTIVENESS ARE:
ATTENTION TO CHILDRENS NEEDS,
TEACHING AND LEARNING EFFECTIVENESS,
CLASS ROOM MANAGEMENT AND
ORGANIZATION, PLANNING, EVIDENCE OF
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ETC.
 ENROLLMENT AND ADMISSIONS
TEACHERS WILL HAVE A
PHOTOCOPY OF EACH CHILDS
ENROLMENT FORM AND
CONFERENCE COMMENTS IN
THEIR CLASS FILE. PLEASE TAKE
NOTE OF THE CORRECT
PERSONAL DATA OF THE CHILD,
ESPECIALLY
MARRIAGE/PARENTAGE AND
ALLERGIES.
 HOLIDAY/WEEKLY DUTY
DURING THE HOLIDAY, STAFF WILL
BE SCHEDULED TO BE ON DUTY.
THEY WILL KEEP THE ENVIRONMENT
CLEAN AND RECEIVE VISITORS. PLS
KEEP THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT
NEAT AS PROSPECTIVE PARENTS
OFTEN COME TO CHECK OUT THE
SCHOOL DURING HOLIDAY PERIODS.
CLEANERS WILL CLEAN THE OFFICE
AREA, HALLWAYS, STAIR CASES AND
THE CLASSROOMS OF TEACHERS ON
DUTY.
 HOLIDAY/WEEKLY DUTY CONTD
STAFF ON WEEKLY DUTY WILL
SUPERVISE ALL ACTIVIES IN THE
SCHOOL AND COMPLETE THE DUTY
CHECKLIST IN CONJUNCTION WITH
THE AUDITOR.
CATEGORY A OF THE CHECKLIST
WILL INCLUDE: NEATNESS, NOISE
LEVEL, DISCIPLINE, CLASS SETTING,
GENERAL AND APPEARANCE .
CATEGORY B WILL INCLUDE: FOOD
QUALITY, PRAYERS, ASSEMBLY, PUPIL
RECEPTION AND GENERAL SECURITY.
 GUARD DUTY
ALL SECURITY PERSONNEL WILL BE PLACED
ON GUARD DUTY.
SECURITY OFFICERS MUST BE AT THEIR DUTY
POST AT ALL TIMES.
SECURITY OFFICERS MUST BE DRESSED IN
THEIR COMPLETE UNIFORMS AT ALL TIMES I.E.
SHIRT, TROUSERS, CAP, SHOE AND BELT.
OFFICERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE
PURCHASE OF THEIR SHOES AND BELT.
OFFICERS AT THE ENTRANCE GATE MUST
ENSURE THAT EVERY PERSON ENTERING THE
SCHHOL PREMISES IS SANITISED AND
SCREENED WITH THE FEVER SCANNER.
 GUARD DUTY
VEHICLES COMING IN AND OUT OF THE PREMISES
MUST BE CHECKED. DRIVERS WILL SIGN IN AND OUT.
VISITORS ON ENTRY INTO THE PREMISES WILL SIGN
IN AND GET TAGS.
STAFF WILL SIGN IN AND OUT OF THE PREMISES AT
ALL TIMES.
PARENTS WHO COME IN TO THE PREMISES MUST
USE THEIR ID CARDS ALL THE TIME.
VISITORS AND PARENTS WHO DONT HAVE THEIR ID
CARDS WILL SIGN IN AND GET TAGS.
OFFICERS AT THE ENTRANCE GATE MUST ENSURE
THAT EVERY PERSON ENTERING THE SCHHOL
PREMISES IS SANITISED AND SCREENED WITH THE
FEVER SCANNER.
 GENERAL TRAINING
PRE-RESUMPTION TRAINING WILL HOLD FOR ATLEAST
FIVE DAYS IN FIRST TERM, THREE DAYS IN SECOND TERM
AND TWO DAYS IN THIRD TERM.
ALL STAFF IN CLASS WILL BE PLACED IN A TRAINING
GROUP AND EACH GROUP WILL BE ASSIGNED A
TRAINING TOPIC AND DATE. LEADERS OF THE GROUPS
WILL ENSURE THAT EVERYONE PARTICIPATES ACTIVELY IN
THE RESEARCH AND PRESENTATION OF THE TRAINING.
BUS DRIVERS AND ASSISTANTS, SECURITY OFFICERS,
ADMIN STAFF AND KITCHEN STAFF WILL HAVE TWO
TRAINING SESSIONS ON SAFETY AND SECURITY ON TWO
SATURDAYS EVERY TERM
PUPILS WILL BE TRAINED ON PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS
AT LEAST ONCE IN A WEEK
TRAINING MODULES FOR PUPILS WILL BE PREPARED OR
APPROVED BY THE TRAINING DEPARTMENT.
 FEES
PARENTS INDEBTEDNESS TO THE
SCHOOL IS NOT THE CHILDS FAULT
OR RESPONSIBILITY. PLEASE DO
NOT DISCUSS BILLS WITH OR
AROUND THE CHILDREN. BILLS
SHOULD BE STAPLED, ENVELOPED
AND PLACED IN THE
COMMUNICATION BOOK. IF A CHILD
IS NOT ALLOWED TO CONTINUE IN
AN ACTIVITY BECAUSE OF UNPAID
BILLS, PLEASE TELL THE CHILD THAT
THE PARENTS SHOULD CALL THE
 HOURS
WE ARE OPEN MONDAYS TO FRIDAYS 7:00AM TO
7:30PM.
EMPLOYEES ARE EXPECTED TO BE IN THE SCHOOL AT
7:10AM. EMPLOYEES MUST SIGN THE REGISTER DAILY.
IN ORDER TO CLOSE EARLY, STAFF ARE ENCOURAGED
TO DESIST FROM TIME WASTING ACTIVITIES SUCH AS
CONGREGATING, SALES, PINGING, CHATTING ON
SOCIAL MEDIA NETWORKS, WATCHING MOVIES, ETC,
DURING SCHOOL HOURS.
STAFF WHO HAVE RESIGNED ARE NOT ALLOWED IN
THE SCHOOL PREMISES EXCEPT WITH THE
PERMISSION OF THE ADMINISTRATOR.
EMPLOYEES ARE NOT ALLOWED TO STAY IN THE
SCHOOL BEYOND 5.00 PM EXCEPT WITH PERMISSION
FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR
 ARRIVAL
TEACHERS AND ASSISTANTS ON DUTY,
INCLUDING ALL STAFF HANDLING CHILDREN
WITH SPECIAL NEEDS MUST BE AT THE
ENTRANCE GATE AT 7.30 AM TO RECEIVE THE
CHILDREN. AIDE/ASSISTANTS TO CHILDREN
WITH SPECIAL NEEDS MUST NOT LEAVE THE
GATE UNTIL THEIR CHILDREN ARRIVE.
THE PATTERN OF GREETING ON ARRIVAL IS
WITH A BIG SMILE : GOOD MORNING
MARY. HOW ARE YOU TODAY? I AM HAPPY
TO SEE YOU.
CHILDREN SHOULD GREET GOOD MORNING
MRS UKPONG. WELCOME TO GRADE 1
TULIPS. WE ARE HAPPY TO SEE YOU.
 GENERALLY, ALL STAFF SHOULD WELCOME
CHILDREN AND PARENTS WARMLY AS THEY
COME TO THE SCHOOL DAILY. PLEASE
ENDEAVOR TO LOOK AT THE CHILD IN THE
EYES. ITS BETTER TO BEND LOW OR CARRY
THE CHILD UP, SO THAT THE CHILD WILL HAVE
AN EYE CONTACT WITH YOU. TAKE TIME TO
HUG THE CHILDREN AND TELL THEM YOU ARE
HAPPY TO SEE THEM ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE
WORKING DIRECTLY WITH THE CHILD. EVEN IF
A CHILD IS NOT IN YOUR CLASS, YOU ARE
EXPECTED TO RECEIVE ALL CHILDREN
WARMLY. WE WANT TO BUILD A CULTURE
THAT SHOWS THAT THE CHILDREN ARE TRULY
PRECIOUS. INDEED THEY ARE THE REASON
FOR THE SCHOOL.
 ON GETTING TO THE CLASS, STAFF SHOULD
CHECK IF ANYTHING ABNORMAL IS FOUND ON
THE CHILD OR IN THE SCHOOL BAG E.G.
MEDICATION, BEER, PHONES E.T.C. PLEASE
REPORT TO THE HEAD OF DEPARTMENT. IF YOU
FIND ANY INJURIES ON A CHILD, PLEASE REPORT
TO THE OFFICE. IF YOU DO NOT, YOU MAY BE
HELD REPONSIBLE FOR THE INJURY WHEN THE
PARENT COMES TO FILE A REPORT.
EMPLOYEES WILL SIGN IN AND OUT OF THE
PREMISES. EMPLOYEES ARE EXPECTED TO COME
TO WORK EVERYDAY ON TIME.
IN CASE OF ABSENTEEISM AS A RESULT OF AN
EMERGENCY, THE IMMEDIATE SUPERVISORY
PERSON AND ADMINISTRATOR MUST BE
INFORMED BEFORE MIDNIGHT OF THE PREVIOUS
DAY.
 THE HEAD OF DEPARTMENT/ADMINISTRATOR
WILL ENSURE THAT THERE IS SOMEONE TO
TAKE OVER THE DUTIES OF THE ABSENT
STAFF. THE HEAD OF DEPARTMENT WILL
INFORM THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF EVERY
ABSENT STAFF.
ALL ABSENTISM/PERMISSION MUST BE
DOCUMENTED. PLEASE, NOTE THAT MULTIPLE
PERMISIONS/ABSENTEESM MAY LEAD TO
DISMISSAL. ALL STAFF MUST INFORM THEIR
SUPERVISORS BEFORE LEAVING THE SCHOOL
PREMISES. EMPLOYEES ARE DISCOURAGED
FROM MAKING APPOINTMENTS FOR THEIR
PERSONAL NEEDS DURING SCHOOL HOURS.
HABITUAL LATENESS AND ABSENTEEISM
CALLS FOR DISMISSAL.
 ORIENTATION AND RECEPTION OF NEW
STUDENTS
NEW STUDENTS MUST BE MADE TO FEEL
WELCOME. MANY OF THEM MAY CRY ON THEIR
FIRST DAYS. THE TEACHER SHOULD ENDEAVOR
TO COMFORT THEM AS LONG AS THEY NEED TO
BE COMFORTED. THE CHILD SHOULD BE TOLD
THE NAME OF THE SCHOOL, KEY STAFF, MATES,
CLASS RULES/ARRANGEMENT AND RESTROOM.
THE TEACHER SHOULD NOT ENCOURAGE
PARENTS TO RUN AWAY WHEN THEY BRING IN
NEW STUDENTS. THE TEACHER SHOULD
PREPARE ACTIVITIES THAT PARENTS AND
CHILDREN COULD DO TOGETHER. THEY MAY
COLOR AND FIX PUZZLES TOGETHER BEFORE
THE PARENT LEAVES. PARENTS SHOULD FEEL AT
HOME IN THE CLASS.
 AS PROFESSIONALS, WE DO NOT HAVE ANYTHING
TO HIDE FROM PARENTS. WE ARE ROLE MODELS.
THE WAY WE TALK AND RELATE TO THE CHILDREN
MUST BE AN EXAMPLE FOR PARENTS TO FOLLOW.
WE DO NOT CONDUCT ENTRY EXAMINATION FOR
THE STUDENT BECAUSE WE WILL TAKE THEM
WHETHER THEY PERFORM WELL OR NOT. WE
BELIEVE WE ARE EQUIPPED TO TAKE CARE OF ALL
TYPES OF EDUCATIONAL CHALLENGES.
THE CLASS SHOULD BE NEATLY AND
PROFESSIONALLY SET UP. NO EMPTY COKE
BOTTLES, DIRTY PLATES, ADULT BAGS, SLIPPERS
OR ANYTHING THAT WOULD BE EMBARRASSING.
PARENTS WILL STAY FOR AS LONG AS THEY WANT
WHILE THE TEACHER WILL GO ON WITH THE PLAN
FOR THE DAY. IF THE PARENT NEEDS TO GO AWAY,
THE CHILD SHOULD BE TOLD THAT THE PARENT
HAS TO GO TO WORK.
 LET THE CHILD SAY BYE AND SEE YOU
LATER, HUG, KISS AND THEN
PARENTS MAY GO. IF THE CHILD
CRIES, COMFORT THE CHILD
TENDERLY, GIVE TOYS, OR WATCH TV.
AFTER A WHILE, THE CHILD WILL BE
FINE. PLEASE REPORT TO THE OFFICE
IF THE DISTRESS SITUATION IS
UNUSUALLY PROLONGED. THE SAME
SEQUENCE WILL BE USED FOR ALL
NEW STUDENTS JOINING THE SCHOOL
EVEN AT THE MIDDLE OF THE TERM.
 ATTENDANCE
ALL TEACHERS SHOULD MARK THE
ATTENDANCE REGISTER TWICE DAILY ON SIGHT
NOT ON SOUND.
REPORT ALL CHILDREN THAT ARE ABSENT TO
THE OFFICE. THE ADMIN OFFICE MUST KEEP A
RECORD OF ALL ABSENTEES AS WELL AS THE
REASON. THE SECRETARY WILL SEND A TEXT
MESSAGE HOME BEFORE 10AM TO FIND OUT
WHY THE CHILD IS ABSENT. IF THE CHILD HAS
REPORTED ILL, ON THE SECOND DAY, THE
ADMIN SECRETARY WILL CALL TO CHECK ON
THE CHILD. ALL EMPLOYEES ARE EXPECTED TO
BE IN ATTENDANCE AT ALL SCHOOLS SPECIAL
EVENTS. THESE INCLUDES: CHAPEL, TRAINING,
GENERAL AND DEPARTMENTAL MEETINGS.
 DEPARTMENTAL MEETINGS
THIS IS HELD EVERY WEEK BY THE
DEPARTMENTAL HEADS FOR MAXIMUM OF 30
MINUTES.
AGENDA WILL INCLUDE REVIEWING THE
CALENDAR, READING OF HANDBOOK,
ACADEMIC/BEHAVIOR REPORTS FOR EACH
CLASS, PARENTAL COMPLAINTS, BRAGS,
REVIEW AND PLAN FOR FUTURE ACTIVITIES,
LOOK AT JOB DESCRIPTION AND PROCEDURES
AND SEE IF THERE IS NEED FOR ADJUSTMENTS.
THE MINUTES WILL BE SENT TO THE DIRECTOR.
AT LEAST 20 SLIDES OF THIS HANDBOOK MUST
BE READ OUT LOUD AT EACH MEETING. STAFF
WILL RESPOND FULL COMPLIANT, PARTIAL
OR NON COMPLIANT.
 PICKING UP CHILDREN
IF A STRANGER COMES TO PICK UP A
CHILD, KINDLY CALL THE PARENT
FROM THE OFFICE FOR A PASSWORD.
TAKE A PICTURE OF THE STANGER. THE
CHILD WILL ONLY BE RELEASED AFTER
THE STRANGER IS ABLE TO PROVIDE A
PASSWORD FROM THE PARENT.
AT THE END OF THE DAY, ANY CHILD
STILL LEFT AT SCHOOL SHOULD BE
HANDED OVER TO AFTER SCHOOL
DEPARTMENT.

 SCHOOL BUS SERVICES
THE BUS DRIVERS MUST HAVE A VALID DRIVERS
LICENSE AND A WORKING PHONE ON THE BUS. THE
BUS MUST BE CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. THE BUS MUST
BE WASHED DAILY.
THERE MUST BE A FEMALE ASSISTANT TO WATCH THE
CHILDREN AND HELP WITH PUTTING THE CHILDREN
ON AND OFF THE BUS. THE ASSISTANT MUST COME
DOWN AT EACH HOME, KNOCK AND WHEN AN
AUTHORIZED ADULT COMES OUT, THEN THE STAFF
WILL GO BACK TO THE VEHICLE TO BRING OUT THE
CHILD. ALL VEHICLES MUST HAVE A FILE CONTAINING
SCHOOL FLYERS, TRANSPORTATION DIRECTORY,
TRANSPORT UPDATE FORM, PICK UP REGISTER AND
INVENTORIES OF ITEMS SUCH AS JACK, SEE CAUTION,
VEHICLE LICENSES AND DOCUMENTS.
 ALL CHILDREN/STUDENTS GOING ON THE BUS
ARE EXPECTED TO BOARD AT THE APPROPRIATE
TIME (I.E. 2 P.M. AND 4 P.M.)
ON A WET/RAINY DAY, ALL CHILDREN/ STUDENTS
WILL BE TAKEN TO THE DINING HALL.
BUS DRIVERS WILL ENSURE THAT ALL VEHICLES
MOVE TOWARDS THE SCHOOLS MAIN ENTRANCE
IN THE ORDER OF ROUTES SO AS TO ENABLE
EASE OF ACCESS
ADULTS WILL LEAD THEIR CHILDREN/STUDENTS
FROM THE DINING HALL THROUGH THE SCHOOLS
MAIN ENTRANCE WITH THE AID OF UMBRELLAS.
BUS ASSISTANTS WOULD RECEIVE ALL
CHILDREN/STUDENTS WHILE ALSO USING
UMBRELLAS.
 THE SCHOOL BUS MUST NOT DROP OFF CHILDREN IN AN
ADDRESS NOT INDICATED ON THE DIRECTORY WITHOUT
WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM THE PARENT. IN CASE OF
AN EMERGENCY CHANGE, THE BUS DRIVER SHOULD
DROP OFF A TRANSPORT UPDATE FORM FOR THE
PARENT TO FILL AND SEND BACK TO SCHOOL THE NEXT
DAY. UPDATED FORMS WILL BE PLACED IN THE CHILDS
FILE AT THE OFFICE.
THE SCHOOL BUS IS BRANDED WITH THE LOGO OF THE
SCHOOL, AS SUCH, IT IS AN AMBASSADOR OF THE
SCHOOL. THE DRIVERS MUST CONDUCT THEMSELVES IN
A WAY THAT WILL NOT TARNISH THE IMAGE OF THE
SCHOOL. THEY WILL BE DRESSED NEATLY IN WHITE
SHIRTS AND BLACK TROUSER AND A NECK TIE. DRIVERS
MUST NOT FIGHT, DRIVE ON ONE WAY, PLAY LOUD MUSIC,
VULGAR LYRICS OR USE ABUSIVE WORDS ON THE BUS.
PLEASE, THE DRIVERS MUST NOT DRIVE BEYOND THE
SPEED LIMIT OF 80 KILOMETERS PER HOUR.
 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BUS
SERVICES
IN THE EVENT OF REQUESTS, EMERGENCIES, AND
CHANGES IN BUS ROUTES, ALL COMMUNICATIONS FROM
PARENTS MUST BE COMMUNICATED TO THE OFFICE.
THE SECRETARY WILL IN TURN PRINT A SLIP CONTAINING
THE NECESSARY INFORMATION.
THE SECRETARY WILL IN TURN DISPATCH THE SLIP(S) TO
ALL CONCERNED CLASSES, AS IT AUTOMATICALLY
BECOMES A PRE-REQUISITE FOR APPROVAL OF SUCH
REQUESTS.

THE CHILDREN/STUDENTS WILL HAVE THIS SLIPS BEFORE BEING

ALLOWED TO GO ON THE BUS

HENCE SUCH COMMUNICATIONS MUST GET TO THE SECRETARY SO AS
TO FACILITATE EASY AND PROMPT RESPONSE TO SUCH REQUESTS.
STAFF WHO FAIL TO REPORT SUCH CASES TO THE OFFICE WILL BE
PENALISED
 CONFERENCES
TEACHERS MUST ENSURE THAT THEY ARE FULLY
PREPARED FOR PARENT CONFERENCES. PARENTS
CONFERENCES WILL HOLD ONCE EVERY TERM ON THE
8TH WEEKEND (SATURDAY). PARENTS SHOULD HAVE
TWO REMINDERS (LETTER AND COMMUNICATION
BOOK). FORMS WILL BE SENT HOME ON THE 7TH WEEK
AND COMPLETED
THE CLASS MUST BE VERY NEAT. CHECK FOR STAINS
ON WALLS AND WINDOWS, NO COBWEBS. ALL ITEMS
ON THE WALLS SHOULD BE HUNG PROPERLY.
ALL CHILDREN SHOULD HAVE A SAMPLE OF THEIR
WORK ON DISPLAY.
THERE SHOULD BE A CHART IN EACH CLASS STATING
CHILDRENS NAME AGE AND DATE OF BIRTH.
 ALL FILES MUST BE WELL ARRANGED.
WORKSHEETS MARKED, CORRECTED AND
STAPLED, WITH BEAUTIFULLY SHAPED LABELS
FOR EACH SUBJECT. CHILDRENS NAMES MUST
BE SPELT CORRECTLY.
THE TEACHER SHOULD BE PREPARED TO TALK
ABOUT THE CLASS WORK, AS PARENTS MIGHT
WANT TO KNOW ABOUT THE CHILDRENS
PERFORMANCE IN CLASS: WAS THE WORK EASY
FOR THE CHILD? WAS IT DONE INDEPENDENTLY?
WAS THERE UNDERSTANDING?
TEACHERS WILL SUBMIT THE CONFERENCE
COMMENT TO THEIR HOD ON THE 4TH WEEK WHO
WILL CORRECT THEM AND FORWARD THE
CORRECTED VERSION TO THE ADMINISTRATOR
ON THE 5TH WEEK. THE ADMINISTRATOR WILL
FORWARD THEM TO THE DIRECTOR ON THE 6TH
 USE THE SANDWICH METHOD WHEN
DISCUSSING WITH PARENTS. SAY
SOMETHING THE CHILD IS DOING VERY
WELL, TALK ABOUT SOMETHING YOU
WANT THE CHILD TO WORK ON AND
ROUND OFF THE DISCUSSION ON
SOMETHING THE CHILD IS DOING VERY
WELL.
REMEMBER PARENTS LOOK AT YOU AS A
PROFESSIONAL. FOR ALL THEIR
TROUBLES, ANXIETIES AND CONCERNS;
THEY EXPECT ANSWERS, HELPFUL,
PROFESSIONAL, SUGGESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS.
 QUESTIONS TO ASK PARENTS
WHAT IS THE CHILDS ATTITUDE AT HOME
TOWARDS SCHOOL?
WHAT ARE HIS INTERESTS AT HOME
OUTSIDE SCHOOL?
DOES THE CHILD DISPLAY LEARNING
REPEAT THINGS TAUGHT AT SCHOOL?
DOES THE CHILD HAVE TIME SET ASIDE FOR
HOMEWORK, READING?
DISCUSS PHYSICAL HEALTH ANY SKIN
DISEASE, POOR EATING HABITS, FATIGUE,
AND REPEATED ILLNESS?
DISCUSS , MENTAL HEALTH , INDEPENDENCE,
EMOTIONAL WELLBEING, CONTENTMENT ,
NAIL BITING, THUMB-SUCKING, ANXIETY, ETC
 ANY NEW SIBLING? PLEASE REPORT NEW
SIBBLINGS AS THE SCHOOL GIVES GIFTS TO
NEW SIBLINGS.
DISCUSS SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT IS THE CHILD
FRIENDLY, PARTICIPATE IN GROUP ACTIVITIES,
LEADERSHIP SKILLS - COOPERATIVE
DISCUSS WORK HABITS - HOMEWORK, CLASS
WORK, ATTENTION, FOLLOWING INSTRUCTION,
NEATNESS,
PLEASE BE PREPARED TO SUPPORT WHATEVER
YOU DISCUSS WITH INSTANCES, WORK
SAMPLES, EXAMPLES
WHEN PARENTS ASK QUESTIONS AND YOU DO
NOT KNOW THE ANSWER, PLS REFER TO AN
EXPERIENCED STAFF OR THE ADMINISTRATOR.
DO NOT SAY WHAT YOU DO NOT KNOW
 ALSO BE PREPARED TO ANSWER THE
FOLLOWING QUESTIONS
CHILDS HABITS AT SCHOOL
CHILDS FRIENDS AT
SCHOOL
CHILDS ATTITUDE
TOWARDS SCHOOL,
TEACHERS, FRIENDS,
WORK,
CHILDS LEARNING STYLE

 MEALS
LUNCH SHALL BE SERVED ON A FLAT PLATE ON A
TRAY. EACH DEPARTMENT MUST MAKE COMMENTS
ON THE QUALITY OF THE FOOD PROVIDED ON THE
LUNCH REGISTER. STAFF WILL COLLECT THE FOOD
AND LAY OUT THE PLATE BEFORE THE CHILDREN
ARRIVE IN THE HALL.
ALL STAFF WILL BE IN THE HALL WITH THEIR
CHILDREN DURING LUNCH. KINDLY ENCOURAGE
CHILDREN TO EAT QUIETLY. ENSURE THAT ALL
CHILDREN IN THE SCHOOL EAT THEIR FOOD AND
DRINK WATER. SEE THAT THE CHILDREN EAT
DECENTLY, CHEW WITH THEIR MOUTHS CLOSED, AND
EAT WITH LITTLE OR NO SPILLS. TEACHERS ARE NOT
TO EAT LUNCH IN THE CLASSROOM. THEY MAY HAVE
A DRINK BUT NOT IN A BOTTLE. HOT BEVERAGES
ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE CLASSROOM.
 STAFF MUST NEVER EAT CHILDRENS
FOOD OR DRINK FROM CHILDRENS
WATER. DO NOT GIVE A CHILDS DRINK
OR WATER TO ANOTHER EXCEPT A
SIBBLING. EACH CLASS WILL HAVE
PASTED ON THEIR WALLS THE ROUTINES
FOR EATING

STAFF WILL TEACH THIS ROUTINE TO

THEIR CHILDREN AND ENSURE CHILDREN
FOLLOW IT E.G.
WASH HANDS BEFORE MEALS
LAY YOUR FOOD ON A TRAY/NAPKIN.
BLESS YOUR FOOD.
 DRINK WATER FIRST.
EAT AND OBSERVE TABLE MANNERS.
CLEAN TABLE AFTER MEALS
EVEN THOUGH WE HAVE PARTICULAR TIMES
FOR MEALS, THESE TIMINGS SHOULD BE
VERY FLEXIBLE SUCH THAT INDIVIDUAL
NEEDS CAN BE MET. PLEASE GIVE CHILDREN
FOOD IMMEDIATELY THEY COME TO SAY TO
YOU THAT THEY ARE HUNGRY, WHETHER IT
IS MEAL TIME OR NOT. HUNGER AND THIRST
CAN LEAD TO CHILD MISBEHAVIOR AND
LACK OF CONCENTRATION.
IF THE CHILD HAS NOT HAD ANY MEAL,
ALLOW THE CHILD TO HAVE PART OF THEIR
SNACKS BEFORE CLASSES START
 FRUIT/SUGAR FREE DAYS
STAFF WILL PICK UP FRUIT FOR
THEIR CLASSES DURING SNACK
TIME.
STAFF WILL ENSURE THAT
EVERY PUPIL IN THEIR CLASS IS
SERVED FRUIT ON MONDAYS,
WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS.
PLEASE, DO NOT SERVE ANY
SWEET DRINKS ON FRUIT DAYS.

 DONATIONS
ALL DONATIONS FOR
ALL SCHOOL
PROGRAMS MUST BE
REPORTED TO THE
OFFICE FOR
DOCUMENTATION.
 BIRTHDAYS
WE DO NOT ACCEPT BIRTHDAY GIFT PACKS.
WE ONLY ACCEPT BOOKS FOR THE CLASS
LIBRARY. IF A PARENT INSISTS ON BRINGING
GIFT PACKS, THE ITEMS WILL BE USED AS
INCENTIVE TO HELP MOTIVATE THE
CHILDREN. WE WANT TO KEEP THE
BIRTHDAY AS SIMPLE AS POSSIBLE.
ONE THIRD OF THE BIRTHDAY CAKE WILL BE
SENT BACK HOME WITH THE CHILD. IT
SHOULD BE NEATLY PACKED BACK IN THE
CAKE BOX. IF THE CAKE IS BIG ENOUGH, IT
WILL BE SHARED TO THE OTHER MEMBERS
OF STAFF.
IF THE CHILD HAS A SIBLING, A PIECE OF
 PARENTS MAY SEND A CAMERA OR THE
SCHOOL WILL CALL IN A
PHOTOGRAPHER TO TAKE A PICTURE OF
THE CHILD. TEACHERS SHOULD ASK THE
PARENT ABOUT THEIR PLANS BEFORE
THE BIRTHDAY SO THAT WE CAN MAKE
AN ADEQUATE ARRANGEMNAT IN GOOD
TIME.
SIBLINGS IN OTHER CLASSES WILL TAKE
PICTURES WITH THE CELEBRANT.
THE PARENT WILL PAY FOR THE
PICTURES. CHILDREN WILL BE PRAYED
FOR AT NOON.
 DRESS CODE
IT IS THE COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILITY OF ALL ADULTS
WITHIN THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT TO SEE THAT ALL
CHILDREN ARE PROPERLY DRESSED FOR SCHOOL
EVERYDAY. ON SEEING A CHILD WHO IS NOT PROPERLY
DRESSED, STAFF SHOULD STOP IMMEDIATELY AND ASK THE
CHILD TO DRESS PROPERLY.
CHILDREN WHO REPEATEDLY VIOLATE THE DRESS CODE
WILL BE PUNISHED OR SENT HOME.
COMMUNICATE TO PARENTS THROUGH THE COMMUNICATION
BOOK WHEN A CHILD IS NOT PROPERLY DRESSED.
CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE SEEN WITH THEIR SHIRTS
FLYING. BOYS SHOULD BE TAUGHT TO TUCK IN SHIRTS INTO
UNDERPANTS.
CHILDREN SHOULD BE TAUGHT TO KNOT THEIR TIES AT
ASSEMBLY ONCE A WEEK. CHILDREN SHOULD WEAR THEIR
SOCKS ALWAYS EXCEPT AFTER SWIMMING.
 EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO BATH DAILY
BEFORE COMING TO SCHOOL. ALL EMPLOYEES
SHOULD ENDEAVOUR TO USE ANTI-
PERSPIRANTS, DEODORANT AND PERFUMES.
EMPLOYEES ARE EXPECTED TO DRESS IN A
NEAT AND CONVENTIONAL MANNER. CLOTHES
SHOULD BE CLEAN AND NEATLY PRESSED. NO
SHORT SKIRTS OR SHORT, EXCEPT FOR
DESIGNATED CLASSES OR SPECIAL EVENTS.
NO SPAGHETTI STRAP, NO MIDRIFF SHIRTS, NO
RUBBER SLIPPERS, ONE EARRING PER EAR,
PROPER UNDERGARMENTS SHOULD ALWAYS
BE WORN. NO BUBU OR BUBA PLEASE.
CLOTHES SHOULD BE COMFORTABLE IN ORDER
TO ALLOW TEACHERS PARTICIPATE IN CLASS
ACTIVITIES.
 BLACK/WHITE CORPORATE OUTFITS
SHOULD BE WORN ON MONDAYS.
CORPORATE OUTFITS SHOULD BE WORN
TUESDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS.
REGULAR/CLEAN TENNIS SHOES SHOULD
BE WORN WITH SPORTSWEAR ON BLACK
JEANS/TROUSERS/SKIRTS ON THURSDAYS.
WHILE BLUE JEANS WILL BE WORN ON
FRIDAYS WITH THE SCHOOLS YELLOW T-
SHIRT.
HAIRSTYLES SHOULD BE NEAT, CLEAN
AND WELL GROOMED AT ALL TIMES.
 ALL KITCHEN STAFF WILL BE DRESSED IN
THEIR COMPLETE UNIFORM ON DAILY BASIS,
I.E. CAP, SHIRT, SKIRT/TROUSER, SHOE,
GLOVES AND APRON.
KITCHEN STAFF ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE
PURCHASE OF THEIR CAP AND SHOES.
ALL CLEANERS WILL BE DRESSED IN THEIR
COMPLETE UNIFORMS EVERY DAY, I.E. CAP,
SHIRT, SKIRT/TROUSER, SHOE AND GLOVES
ALL BUS DRIVERS AND ASSISTANTS MUST BE
DRESSED IN CORPORATE WHITE SHIRTS,
BLACK SKIRTS/TROUSERS AND SHOES.
DRIVERS MUST WEAR A NICE HAIRCUT AND
NECK TIE.
 PERSONAL NEEDS
TEACHERS MUST ENSURE THAT ALL CHILDREN
IN PRESCHOOL 1 AND ABOVE HAVE CUBICLES.
ALL CUBICLES MUST BE BEAUTIFULLY
LABELLED WITH THE CHILDS NAME CORRECTLY
SPELT. CHILDREN MUST BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY
OWN CUBICLE.
TEACHERS SHOULD REMEMBER TO SEND
NOTES HOME DAILY REMINDING PARENTS TO
SEND ITEMS FOR CHILDS CUBICLE. EXTRA
CLOTHING, COVER CLOTH, SWIM WEAR ETC
MUST BE IN THE CUBICLES ALWAYS.
WASH HANDS WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTER
USING THE TOILETS, HELPING CHILDREN
CLEAN UP IN THE TOILETS AND CHANGING
DIAPERS.
 AEROBICS
ALL CHILDREN, STUDENTS, STAFF ARE EXPECTED TO TAKE PART IN
AEROBICS EXERCISE WHICH WILL HOLD EVERYTHURSDAY,
BETWEEN7:30 A.M. AND 8:00 A.M.
AFTER DAILY CORPORATE PRAYERS, ADULTS WILL TAKE THEIR
CHILDREN AND STUDENTS TO THE SCHOOL FIELD.
ALL CHILDREN IN NURSERY AND PRE-SCHOOL CLASSES WILL
OCCUPY THE FRONT ROWS, WITH ALL ADULTS FULLY SUPERVISING
THE SESSION
ALL STUDENTS AND ADULTS IN GRADERS DEPARTMENT IN THE
IDEAL SEQUENTIAL ORDER WOULD FOLLOW SUIT AND TAKE UP THE
ARRANGEMENT IN AN ORDERLY MANNER (I.E. Grades 1 -6).
ADULTS ARE EXPECTED TO STAY WITH THEIR CHILDREN/STUDENTS
ALL THROUGH THE SESSION.
IN THE EVENT OF A WET/RAINY DAY, ADULTS WILL GO WITH THEIR
CHILDREN/STUDENTS TO THE DINING HALL AND WOULD HAVE
THEM IN THE STATED ORDER.
ON NO OCCASION SHOULD CHILDREN/STUDENTS BE UNATTENDED.
 SWIMMING
ADULTS MUST ENSURE THAT THE CHILDREN
ARE PROPERLY SUPERVISED IN AN ORDERLY
MANNER WHEN THEY GO ON SWIMMING. ON
ARRIVAL AT THE VENUE, THE SUPERVISOR
SHOULD INSPECT THE WATER AND ENSURE
THAT IT IS CLEAN. THE CHILDREN SHOULD
LINE UP, THE BOYS AND GIRLS SHOULD BE
SEPARATED AND THEIR BAGS PLACED IN A
NEAT ENVIRONMENT. THE CHILDREN SHOULD
BE MADE TO CHANGE INTO THEIR SWIM
WEARS AND THEIR SCHOOL UNIFORMS NEATLY
FOLDED INTO THEIR SWIM BAGS. CHILDREN
MUST SHOWER IN TURNS BEFORE GOING INTO
THE POOL. CHILDREN SHOULD WALK AND NOT
RUN AROUND THE SWIMMING POOL.
 UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES MUST ANY
CHILD BE SWIMMING WITHOUT PROPER
SUPERVISION. AFTER SWIMMING,
CHILDREN SHOULD BE SENT IN GROUPS
OF THREES AND FOURS WITH AN ADULT
TO THE DRESSING AREA, ON FIRST IN
FIRST OUT BASES.

THE RATIO OF CHILDREN TO ADULTS IS

1:8. IT IS NOT PROFESSIONAL TO HAVE
LESS THAN TWO STAFF AT ALL TIMES
WORKING WITH ALL CHILDREN
 MEDICATION/MEDICALS
EMPLOYEES WITH COMMUNICABLE DISEASES ARE
NOT ALLOWED IN THE SCHOOL. NO ADULT WHOS
BEHAVIOR REFLECTS THE USE OF DRUGS,
ALCOHOL, CIGARETTES, WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE
PREMISES OF THE SCHOOL.
EMPLOYEES SHOULD NOT PRESCRIBE OR GIVE
UNAUTHORIZED MEDICATION TO ANY PUPIL OR
STAFF. ALL MEDICINE MUST BE KEPT IN THE OFFICE
AND NOT IN THE CHILDS BAG.
ONLY AUTHORIZED DESIGNATED
PERSONNEL/ADMIN/HOD MAY ADMINISTER
MEDICATION TO STUDENTS. ALL STUDENTS
NEEDING MEDICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE
OFFICE.
ALL EMPLOYEES MUST UNDERGO MEDICAL TEST
DURING THEIR TRAINING PERIOD.
 COMMUNICATION
TEACHERS SHOULD ENSURE THAT THEY MAINTAIN
OPEN COMMUNICATION LINES WITH PARENTS
THROUGH THE COMMUNICATION BOOK OR DAILY
REPORT SHEETS PROVIDED. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL
WHEN YOU WANT THE PARENTS TO SEND
SOMETHING.
ENSURE THAT ALL WRITTEN COMMUNICATION GOING
TO PARENTS AND FROM PARENTS ARE SENT TO THE
H.O.D. WHO WILL COMMUNICATE WITH THE
ADMINISTRATOR OR DIRECTOR.
DAILY, ALL WORK AND NOTES TO BE SENT HOME
SHOULD BE SENT TO THE HOD AND OFFICE FOR
CHECKING.
ALL COMMUNICATION BOOKS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED
AT THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR TO THE H.O.DS.

 INFORMATION
ITEMS OF INTEREST WILL BE POSTED ON THE
EMPLOYEES BULLETIN BOARD IN THE HALL, AND
PRIMARY DEPARTMENT NOTICE BOARD. MEMOS WILL
ALSO BE SENT WEEKLY. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF
EACH EMPLOYEE TO READ AND COMPLY WITH
NOTICES.
CHILDRENS RECORD, FAMILY SITUATION, MEDICAL
HISTORY ETC ARE PROPRIETARY INFORMATION AND
AS SUCH ARE CONFIDENTIAL. AS AN EMPLOYEE OF
GREATER SCHOLARS, IDLE AND MALICIOUS GOSSIPS
OR CIRCULATION OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
WHETHER TRUE OR NOT, IS CAUSE OF DISMISSAL.
THESE INCLUDE EMPLOYEES INFORMATION ABOUT
STAFF SALARIES AND COMPENSATION.
ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE A FUNCTIONAL EMAIL
ADDRESS TO ENABLE THEM RECEIVE THE ONLINE
MEMO.
 HOME WORK
CHILDREN ON FULL DAY WILL DO THEIR HOMEWORK AT
SCHOOL. COMMUNICATION BOOK FOR THE PRIMARY
CHILDREN SHOULD STAFE ALL THE HOMEWORK TO BE
DONE DAILY.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNED SHOULD HAVE BEEN DISCUSSED
IN THE CLASS. HOMEWORK MUST BE AT THE LEVEL OF
WORK THAT THE CHILD CAN HANDLE INDEPENDENTLY.
THE FIRST EXAMPLE MUST BE DONE IN CLASS.
HOMEWORK FILE SHOULD BE CHECKED DAILY. ENSURE
THAT THE CHILDREN RETURN ALL BOOKS TAKEN HOME
FOR READING, AND THE HOMEWORK HAD BEEN DONE.
IF A CHILD IS IN THE HABIT OF NOT DOING
HOMEWORK, THAT IS, IN A WEEK, THE HOMEWORK
WERE UNDONE AT LEAST TWICE, THE TEACHER SHOULD
SEND A NOTE HOME PLEASE, REMIND MARY TO DO
HER HOME WORK. IF THERE IS NO IMPROVEMENT, THE
H.O.D/ADMINISTRAOR SHOULD BE INFORMED.
 SOME PARENTS MAY SAY THAT THE CHILD
COULD NOT UNDERSTAND AS SUCH COULD
NOT DO THE WORK AT HOME. IF THE TEACHER
HAS TAKEN TIME TO GIVE THE FIRST ITEM AS
AN EXAMPLE TO BE DONE IN CLASS, IT WILL
SURE HELP TO TELL IF THE WORK IS ABOVE
THE LEVEL OF SOME OF THE CHILDREN.
THE TEACHER SHOULD TAKE TIME TO
UNDERSTAND THE CHILDREN IN CLASS AND
PREDICT THE WORK THAT MIGHT BE DIFFICULT
FOR THEM TO DO INDEPENDENTLY. PLEASE,
ENCOURAGE ALL CHILDREN TO ATTEMPT TO
DO THE HOMEWORK BY THEMSELVES. IT IS
BETTER TO ATTEMPT THE HOMEWORK AND
FAIL THAN NOT TO DO AT ALL.
 THE FIRST FEW MINUTES OF THE CLASS SHOULD
BE SPENT DOING CORRECTION ON THE HOME
WORK WITH ALL THE STUDENTS, EVEN IF THEY
DID THE HOMEWORK RIGHT OR NOT.
WORK GIVEN TO THE PUPILS TO TAKE HOME
MUST BE MARKED AND CORRECTED
CHILDREN ON FULL DAY WILL DO THEIR
HOMEWORK IN SCHOOL. ALL TEACHERS AND
ASSITANT WILL SUPERVISE HOMEWORK.
TEACHERS MUST CHECK HOMEWORK FILE TWICE
DAILY I.E. IN THE MORNING TO ENSURE THAT
ALL STORY BOOKS AND HOMEWORK TAKEN
HOME ARE RETURNED AND BEFORE CLOSE OF
SCHOOL TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN DO NOT GO
HOME WITH THE WRONG FILE. CHILDREN WHO
ARE IN THE HABIT OF NOT DOING HOME WORK
SHOULD BE REPORTED TO THEIR H.O.DS.
 NOTECOPYING
NOTES SHOULD BE SIMPLE AND EASY TO COPY ESPECIALLY
FOR THE YOUNGER ONES. TEACHERS SHOULD ENSURE
THAT NOTES ON THE BOARD ARE COPIED IN CURSIVE
WRITING.
USE THINKING MAPS, TABLES AND GRAPHIC
PRESENTATIONS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. USING THINKING
MAPS PLEASE ENSURE THAT CHILDREN COPY NOTES
NEATLY AND CORRECTLY PASTED ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE
NOTE. NOTES SHOULD BE READABLE. ENSURE THAT
CHILDREN CAN READ ALL THE WORDS INCLUDED IN THEIR
CONTENTS.
TEACHERS MUST READ AND CORRECT NOTES COPIED.
STAFF SHOULD ALWAYS USE RED BIRO TO WRITE IN A
CHILDS BOOK INORDER NOT TO GIVE A WRONG
IMPRESSION. CHILDREN WITH SPACING WRITING PROBLEM
SHOULD BE GUIDED CLOSELY. HELP SUCH CHILDREN BY
COPYING THE NOTES FROM THE TEACHERS NOTEBOOK OR
NOTES ON TYPED SHEETS COULD BE PROVIDED.
 LESSON NOTES
LESSON NOTE SHOULD STATE AN
OVERALL PLAN OF THE WEEK.
EACH SUBJECT SHOULD STATE:
THEME, DATE, PERIOD, OBJECTIVES,
RESOURCES, ACTIVITIES,
INTRODUCTION (REVISION AND
ENTRY), TEACHING STEPS, CONTENT,
EXAMPLES/GUIDED PRACTICES
INDEPENDENT PRACTICE/CLASS
WORK, HOMEWORK, TEST
QUESTIONS, EVALUATION.
 THEME:
AFTER SELECTING TOPIC(S) TO BE
TAUGHT, CHECKOUT TO SEE HOW
MANY LESSONS WILL BE ENOUGH
TO TRULY COVER THE TOPIC(S)
THOROUGHLY. INDICATE THE
DURATION, DATE AND TIME IN
YOUR LESSON NOTE. CHECK TO
SEE HOW IT FITS THE OVERALL
SCHOOL CALENDAR I.E IS THERE
ANY HOLIDAY COMING UP.
 OBJECTIVES:
THEY SHOULD BE STATED
IN SIMPLE SENTENCES. IT
SHOULD BE LISTED ONE
BY ONE AND IN THE STEPS
TO BE FOLLOWED. IT
SHOULD BE MEASURABLE,
SPECIFIC, REALISTIC AND
OBSERVABLE.
 RESOURCES
PLEASE, INDICATE WHERE
YOU WILL BE GETTING
MATERIALS FROM. IT IS
BEST TO STUDY THE
MATERIALS AT THE
BEGINNING OF THE TERM
SO THAT YOU WILL NOT
WASTE TIME LOOKING
FOR MATERIALS EVERY.
 INTRODUCTION
IT SHOULD BE SOMETHING
INTERESTING TO
GENERATE STUDENTS
INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT
AREA. TEACHERS MAY
ALSO USE REVISION OF
LAST TOPIC TO START OFF,
IF IT RELATES TO THE NEW
ONE.
 ACTIVITIES
ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE
AN ACTIVITY FOR EACH
TOPIC. ACTIVITIES MAY
BE SONGS, DRAMA
HANDS ON
APPLICATION, GAMES,
DRAWING, PUZZLES,
ARTS AND CRAFT.
 TEACHING STEPS
CHECK FOR
UNDERSTANDING AT EACH
STEP BEFORE MOVING ON
THE NEXT STEP. STEPS
SHOULD ALIGN WITH SET
OBJECTIVES, CONTENT,
ASSESMENT AND
EVALUATION
 CONTENTS
THIS IS THE WAY THE NOTE
WILL APPEAR ON THE
CHILDRENS NOTEBOOK.
THESE NOTES WILL BE
CONVERTED INTO CURSIVE
HANDWRITING AND PASTED
ON THE CHILDS NOTEBOOK,
THE WAY IT WILL APPEAR IN
THE CHILDRENS EXERCISE
BOOK.
 GUIDED PRACTICE.
EXAMPLES ON WHAT HAS BEEN TAUGHT.
THESE ARE QUESTIONS THAT THE CHILDREN
WILL ANSWER WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF
THE TEACHER. THIS IS SUPPOSED TO
ENSURE THAT THEY UNDERSTAND. THIS MAY
BE ON THE BOARDS; IT MAY BE DONE
ORALLY OR READ FROM THE STUDENTS
BOOK.
CLASS WORK (INDEPENDENT PRACTICE):
THIS SHOULD BE DONE INDEPENDENTLY AND
MARKED IN CLASS AS THEY DO IT. IT MAY BE
MARKED BY THE STUDENTS OR ASSISTANTS.
IF IT IS WRONG THE CORRECTION SHOULD
BE DONE IMMEDIATELY.
 HOMEWORK: THESE SHOULD ALIGN WITH
TOPIC DISCUSSED IN GUIDED PRACTICE
AND INDEPENDENT PRACTICE. IT
SHOULD BE DISCUSSED THOROUGHLY IN
ORDER TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN
KNOW EXACTLY WHAT TO DO AT HOME
INDEPENDENTLY. IDEALLY, THE FIRST
EXAMPLE SHOULD BE DONE IN CLASS.
YOU MAY GO THROUGH THE REST ORALLY.
EVALUATION: THESE ARE SAMPLE TEST
QUESTION THAT WILL BE LAID OUT. IT IS
BEST USED FOR REVISION AT THE END OF
THE WEEK. HOMEWORK AND TEST MUST
BE WORDED FROM THE OBJECTIVES.
 MODIFICATION
TEACHER MUST STATE HOW THE CLASS WILL BE
DIFFERENTIATED TO ACCOMMODATE SPECIAL CHILDREN.
PUPILS SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO SOLVE QUESTIONS ON
THE BOARD, IN ORDER TO KNOW IF THEY TRULY
UNDERSTAND THE CONCEPT TAUGHT.
GROUP A-OUTSTANDING PUPILS
THIS GROUP OF PUPILS GRASP CONCEPT TAUGHT IN CLASS
EASILY. AFTER TEACHING, ALLOW PUPILS IN THIS GROUP TO
GO BEYOND WHAT OTHERS DO IN CLASS. THEY CAN ALSO
TEACH THEIR PEERS IN CLASS.
GROUP B-AVERAGE PUPILS
TEACHER SHOULD ENCOURAGE PUPIL TO ANSWER
QUESTIONS AND ALSO GIVE FURTHER EXPLANATION ON
THE TOPIC.
GROUP C-BELOW AVERAGE
FOR THIS GROUP OF PUPILS, WORK SHOULD BE
SIMPLIFIED. EXTRA TIME IS GIVEN DURING OR AFTER THE
CLASS TO FURTHER EXPLAIN.
 TESTS/EXAMINATION
THE PURPOSE OF THE TEST IS TO DETERMINE
HOW MUCH THEY UNDERSTAND. CHILDREN ARE
ENCOURAGED TO RETAKE THE TESTS IF THEY
HAD LESS THAN 80%. MATERIALS WILL BE SENT
HOME FOR PARENTS TO HELP RE-TEACH.
TEACHERS WILL WRITE RESIT BESIDE THE NEW
SCORE. CHILDREN THAT RESIT WILL NOT BE
SCORED ABOVE 80%.
TESTING WILL BE DONE THRICE IN 1ST AND 2ND
TERMS I.E. 4TH WEEK, 7TH WEEK AND 9TH /10TH
WEEK. ONLY ONE PROGRESS REPORT WILL BE
SENT HOME AT THE END OF EACH TERM TO
REDUCE THE WORKLOAD ON STAFF. IN 3RD TERM,
TESTING WILL BE DONE TWICE I.E. 4TH WEEK
AND 7TH WEEK WHILE PROMOTIONAL
EXAMINATION WILL HOLD ON THE 9TH/10TH WEEK.
 PARENT PARTICIPATION
PARENT PARTICIPATION POINTS WILL BE RECORDED ON THE
COMMUNICATION BOOK AND AT THE OFFICE, AND LOG BOOKS.
Break Down of Parent Participation Points for the year AND RECORDS
Open House/ Conferences 3. {HOD LOG}
Attendance at ALL Special School Events -3 {FILE AT OFFICE}
Homework/Reading list-3.{CHILDS COMMUNICATION BOOK}
Donations/LibrarySupport-2pts {FILE AT OFFICE}
Suggestions/Complains 2{HOD LOG/ CHILDS COMMUNICATION
BOOK }
Volunteer Activities 1 HOD/ADMIN LOG}
YEAR BOOK ADVERTS 1 {YEAR BOOK }
Sponsorship 3 {YEAR BOOK }
(Reading, Field Trips, Decoration, Talks, Arts and Craft, Foreign
Language, Club Activities, Any Special skill or talents, Organizing
School Programs,)
We need sponsorship for several programs throughout the school
year. Individuals and corporations may sponsor all or in part. (Arts
Exhibition, Library/Reading Fund Raising Programs, Teacher
Appreciation, Community Service Visits to the less Privileged,
Concerts and Graduation Programs).
 HANDLING COMPLAINTS
USE THE FOLLOWING PRINCIPLES WHEN
HANDLING COMPLAINTS
LISTEN CAREFULLY. REPEAT WHAT THE
PERSON SAID TRYING TO SUMMARIZE IN
ONE SENTENCE. STATE THE CHANGES YOU
THINK THE PERSON WILL LIKE TO HAVE.
STATE WHAT YOU WILL DO.

IF YOU KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM

REALLY IS, AND YOU SENSE THAT THE
PERSONS MOOD IS RIGHT, THIS MIGHT
BE A GOOD TIME TO BRING IT UP.
 READING PROGRAM
TEACHERS SHOULD CHECK THE
COMMUNICATION BOOK AND ENSURE
THAT CHILDREN READ AND UPDATE THEM
DAILY. CHILDREN ON AFTER SCHOOL
PROGRAMS WILL BE SUPERVISED AT
SCHOOL.
TEACHERS WILL ACTIVELY ENCOURAGE
PARENTS AND CHILDREN TO BE PART OF
THIS PROGRAM. USE WHATEVER SKILLS
YOU HAVE TO SEE THAT WE GET EVERY
CHILD TO LOVE READING AND TO READ
FLUENTLY.
CLASS TEACHERS WILL SUBMIT READING
LIST UPDATE TO THE HOD AND
 GREATER SCHOLARS HALL OF FAME
EVERY FRIDAY, CLASS TEACHERS WILL SUBMIT THE
NAME OF THE BEST BEHAVED CHILD FOR THE WEEK TO
THE HOD AND THE ADMINISTRATOR FOR
DOCUMENTATION.
PUPILS THAT WIN STUDENT OF THE WEEK AWARD FOR
THREE CONSECUTIVES WEEKS WILL EMERGE AS
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH FOR THE CLASS.
PUPILS THAT WIN THE STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
AWARD FOR THREE CONSECUTIVE MONTHS WILL
EMERGE AS STUDENTS OF THE TERM.
PUPILS THAT WIN THE STUDENT OF THE TERM AWARD
FOR THREE CONSECUTIVE TERMS WILL EMERGE AS
STUDENTS OF THE YEAR.
PUPILS THAT WIN THE STUDENTS OF THE YEAR AWARD
FOR THREE CONSECUTIVE YEARS WILL BE ADOPTED
INTO THE GREATER SCHOLARS HALL OF FAME.
 MISSING LEARNING MATERIALS
TEACHERS SHOULD TAKE INVENTORY OF ALL
THE ITEMS THEY RECEIVE AT THE BEGINNING OF
THE TERM. STAFF WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR
MISSING ITEMS IN THE CLASSROOMS. IF
TEACHERS FORM THE HABIT OF CHECKING THE
SHELVES EVERYDAY, THEY WILL BE ABLE TO
KNOW IMMEDIATELY WHEN SOMETHING IS
MISSING.
STAFF WILL TREAT ALL SCHOOL MATERIALS
WITH GREAT CARE.
STAFF SHOULD PACK UP MATERIALS ON THE
SHELF AT THE END OF EVERY TERM.
TEACHERS SHOULD ALWAYS HAVE A PERMANENT
MARKER TO LABEL ALL ITEMS.

 CONTROL CARDS

ALL TEACHERS MUST ENSURE

THE USE OF CONTROL CARDS
AT ALL TIMES DURING CLASSES.
CHILDREN/STUDENTS WOULD
REQUEST, COMPLAIN OR
SIGNIFY COMPLETED WORK
THROUGH THE USE OF THESE
CARDS
 DISCIPLINE POLICY
STAFF MUST PAY ATTENTION TO THE
CHILDRENS LANGUAGE AND BEHAVIOUR IN
CLASS. ALL VULGAR, UGLY, DISRESPECTFUL
BEHAVIOR SHOULD BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY. IT
MUST BE CORRECTED IMMEDIATELY. IF THE
CHILD PERSISTS, THE CHILD WILL BE
DISCIPLINED. DO NOT PASS ANY REPORT TO
THE PARENT WITHOUT CLEARING WITH THE
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR.
THE HEAD OF DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN AGE
4 AND ABOVE WILL KEEP A DISCIPLINARY
BOOK. WHEN A CHILD CRIES DURING
DISCIPLINE, THE ADULT IN THE CLASS SHOULD
CALL THE CHILD, COUNSEL HIM AND THE CHILD
RETURNS TO THE PUNISHMENT.
 CHILDREN WHO DISOBEY RULES SUCH AS
FIGHTING AND THE USE OF ABUSIVE
LANGUAGE SHALL BE GRADED ACCORDINGLY
IN THE COMMUNICATION BOOK BY THEIR
TEACHER.
AFTER THREE RECORDS OF THE SAME
OFFENCE IN THE COMMUNICATION BOOK, THE
CHILDS NAME WILL BE WRITTEN IN THE
SCHOOLS DISCIPLINARY BOOK AND PARENTS
WILL BE NOTIFIED.
AFTER THREE NOTIFICATIONS, PARENTS WILL
BE INVITED. IF THE CHILD CONTINUES IN THAT
SAME BEHAVIOR AFTER PARENTS INVITATION,
THE CHILD WILL BE SUSPENDED.
IF THE CHILD CONTINUES IN THAT SAME
BEHAVIOR AFTER SUSPENSION, THE CHILD
WILL BE EXPELLED FROM THE SCHOOL.
 THE 123-MAGIC MUST ALWAYS
BE EXPLAINED TO THE
CHILDREN AT THE BEGINNING
OF EACH TERM
THE 123-MAGIC MUST ALWAYS
BE USED AT ALL TIMES WHICH
WOULD BE EVIDENT IN THE
COMMUNICATION BOOK
DISCIPLINE GRADING
 IMMEDIATE DISMISSAL WILL
OCCUR IF A STAFF DEMONSTRATES
ANY ACTION THAT IS A THREAT TO
THE SAFETY AND WELL BEING OF
A CHILD E.G SPANKING, KICKING,
DRAGGING, PUSHING, POKING,
SHOVING E.T.C.
AN EMPLOYEE WITH A GRIEVANCE
SHOULD FIRST MAKE A REPORT TO
THE HEAD OF DEPARTMENT. IF YOU
ARE NOT SATISFIED WITH THE
OUTCOME, THEN, REPORT TO THE
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR.
 EMPLOYEES WHO QUARREL IN
SCHOOL WILL LOSE AT LEAST 50%
OF THEIR PAY FOR THAT MONTH. IF
THEY QUARREL AGAIN THEY WILL
GO ON SUSPENSION AND THE NEXT
OFFENSE CALLS FOR DISMISSAL.
EMPLOYEES WHO ABSENT
THEMSELVES FROM HOLIDAY DUTY,
TRAINING AND DEPARTMENTAL
MEETING WILL LOSE AT LEAST 50%
OF THEIR SALARY FOR THE MONTH

 EMPLOYEES WHO FIGHT IN THE
SCHOOL WILL BE SUMMARILLY
DISMISSED.
THE SCHOOL SHALL NOT KEEP
IN HER EMPLOY ANY STAFF
THAT IS UNABLE TO COMPLY
WITH SCHOOL POLICIES AND
PROCEDURES.
AT THE END OF EVERY TERM,
ANY STAFF THAT HAS THREE
QUERRIES IN HIS/HER FILE WILL
BE RELIEVED OF HIS/HER JOB
 LANGUAGE
EMPLOYEES OF GREATER SCHOLARS MUST
DESIST FROM THE USE OF PIDGIN ENGLISH
ON THE SCHOOL PREMISES. STAFF MUST
NEVER USE UNACCEPTABLE LANGUAGE
BEFORE THE CHILDREN. THIS INCLUDES
ABUSIVE LANGUAGE AND PIDGEN.
TEACH THE CHILDREN TO TALK IN LOW
TONES INDOORS. EMPLOYEES ARE
EXPECTED TO USE PLEASE AND THANK
YOU GENEROUSLY. STAFF MUST ALSO
ENCOURAGE AND DEMAND THAT STUDENT
USE SAME.

 PERSONAL CONTACTS/CALLS
EMPLOYEES MUST KEEP THE SCHOOL
INFORMED OF ANY CHANGES IN THEIR
NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBERS OR
ANY OTHER PERSONAL INFORMATION.
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY,
EMPLOYEES COULD BE CONTACTED BY
FAMILY AND FRIENDS AS MUCH AS
POSSIBLE. LIMIT CONVERSATIONS ON
THE PHONE TILL AFTER SCHOOL.
CHILDREN ARE YOUR TOP PRIORITY.
CELL PHONES MUST BE PUT ON SILENCE
WHILE IN THE CLASS.
 SAFETY
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT LEAVE ANY CHILD UNATTENDED.
ATTENDED MEANS THAT YOU ARE FOCUSED ON THE
CHILD WITH ALL YOUR 5 SENSES. EMPLOYEES SHOULD
BE OBSERVANT AND SENSITIVE TO THE NEEDS OF THE
CHILDREN.
IF YOU MUST LEAVE YOUR CLASS, PLEASE ASK
ANOTHER ADULT TO WATCH FOR YOU. IF THERE IS NO
ADULT, KINDLY INFORM THE H.O.D/ADMINISTRATOR.
CHILDREN MUST NOT BE SEEN WALKING AROUND THE
SCHOOL INDEPENDENTLY. CHILDREN WHO HAVE TO GO
TO THE BATHROOM MUST BE ACCOMPIED BY AN ADULT.
EVERY EMPLOYEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SAFETY OF
CHILDREN, VISITORS AND STAFF AT THE SCHOOL. YOU
ARE URGED TO BE CONSTANTLY ALERT BY PREVENTING,
CORRECTING AND REPORTING ANY SITUATION THAT
MIGHT CAUSE ACCIDENTS OR INJURIES.
 SAFETY CONTD
SECURITY OFFICERS, DRIVERS, BUS
ASSISTANTS AND TEACHERS WILL
ENSURE THAT EVERY ONE ENTERING
THE SCHOOL BUS AND SCHOOL
PREMISES IS SCREENED WITH THE NON
CONTACT BODY THERMOMETER AND
THEIR TEMPERATURE RECORDED IN THE
APPROPRIATE BOOK FOR REFERENCE
AND SAFETY PURPOSES.
 PROCEDURE FOR SENDING STUDENT TO THE
OFFICE

ANY BLEEDING WOUND,

INJURY, SWELLING OR
INFLAMMATION, PERSISTENT
STUDENT DISCOMFORT,
RASH, SKIN ERUPTION,
FEVER OR HEADACHE
NOTICED ON A CHILD AT ANY
TIME MUST BE REPORTED TO
THE H.O.D. IMMEDIATELY.
 ACCIDENTS
ANY ACCIDENTS OR INJURY TO A CHILD, VISITOR OR
EMPLOYEE MUST BE REPORTED TO THE ADMINISTRATOR
IMMEDIATELY.
IN THE CASE OF CHILDREN, AN ACCIDENT REPORT AND
WRITTEN STATEMENT OF FACT AND EVENT MUST BE
COMPLETED BY EMPLOYEE IN CHARGE OF THE CHILD,
BEFORE THE EMPLOYEE CLOSES FOR THE DAY. THE
ACCIDENT REPORT WILL BE MADE IN TRIPLICATE, ONE IS
SENT TO THE PARENT, ONE TO BE KEPT IN THE CHILDS
FILE IN THE OFFICE AND ONE IN THE ACCIDENT RECORD
BOOK. IN THE CASE OF EMERGENCY, THE
ADMINISTRATOR WILL CALL THE PARENT.
TREATMENT FOR ACCIDENTS CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE
ON THE PART OF THE STAFF WILL BE BORNE BY THE
STAFF. ALL ACCIDENTS MUST BE REPORTED AT ALL
TIMES. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL ATTRACT A QUERY
 VISITORS
GREATER SCHOLARS IS A CLOSED
CAMPUS. THERE ARE TO BE NO
VISITORS EXCEPT THOSE
APPROVED BY THE
ADMINISTRATOR. VISITORS ARE TO
CHECK WITH THE SCHOOL OFFICE
BEFORE VISITING THE CLASS.
FRIENDS OF EMPLOYEES ARE NOT
PERMITTED TO VISIT CLASSES
WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM THE
DIRECTOR.
 PHOTOCOPYING
PERSONAL USE OF THE
PHOTOCOPYING MACHINES IS
PROHIBITED. REQUEST FOR
PHOTOCOPYING FOR OFFICIAL
USE MUST BE APPROVED BY THE
HOD AND ADMINISTRATOR.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES, RADIOS
AND CASSETTES, HAND PHONES,
IPODS E.T.C SHOULD NOT BE USED
IN THE CLASSES EXCEPT FOR
INSTRUCTIONAL PURPOSE.

 CARE AND USE OF MATERIALS
STAFF WILL MAKE REQUEST FOR
MATERIALS/MAINTENANCE BY FILLING THE
REQUEST SLIPS FROM THE ADMIN DEPT.
HAVE THE REQUEST ENDORSED BY YOUR
H.O.D AND APPROVED BY THE SCHOOL
ADMINISTRATOR. ALL MEMBERS OF STAFF
MUST ENSURE THAT MATERIALS ARE USED
WISELY.
ALL ITEMS ISSUED TO ALL STAFF SHOULD BE
RECORDED. STAFF MUST BE PREPARED TO
RETURN ALL MATERIALS IN THEIR CUSTODY
AT THE END OF EVERY SCHOOL YEAR AND
WHEN LEAVING THE SCHOOL.
 PERSONAL PROPERTY
Employees are expected to
take care of their personal
belongings while these are on
school premises. The school
cannot accept responsibility
for loss or damage other than
where such loss or damage is
due to its negligence.
 SCHOOL PROPERTY
Employees are expected to take
care of the property of the
School and not to remove or use
for their own purpose any item
no matter how small in value
without prior express written
permission. The cost of
replacing School property
misplaced or destroyed while
under their care, will be borne
 FIELD TRIPS
ALL CHILDREN FROM AGE 3 AND ABOVE WILL
BE GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO GO ON FIELD
TRIP AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR.
THE ADMINISTRATOR WILL SELECT THE SITE
OF THE FIELD TRIP, VISIT; TAKE THE PHONE
NUMBER AND ADDRESS AS WELL AS MAKE ALL
OTHER ENQUIRES CONCERNING FEES,
TRAININGS, AND ACTIVITIES.
PARENTS WILL BE INFORMED BEFORE THE
CHILDREN ARE TAKEN ON THE FIELD TRIP.
THERE MUST BE ENOUGH ADULTS TO
SUPERVISE CHILDREN ON THE FIELD TRIP, AT
LEAST AN ADULT FOR 6 TO 10 CHILDREN.
 THE VEHICLES TO BE USED FOR THE TRIP MUST BE
INSPECTED BEFORE THE TRIP. THERE MUST BE
ENOUGH FUEL AND THE TYRES MUST BE IN GOOD
CONDITION.
SIBLINGS MUST NOT BE PUT IN THE SAME VEHICLES.
THERE MUST BE A LIST OF ALL THE CHILDREN GOING
ON THE TRIP. THE LIST MUST INDICATE THE
VEHICLES THEY ARE RIDING ON.
THERE WILL BE A ROLL CALL DURING THE FIELD TRIP
AND JUST BEFORE BOARDING THE VEHICLES.
PRAYERS WILL BE SAID BEFORE THE TRIP AND AT
THE END OF THE TRIP.
IF MONEY IS NEEDED FOR THE FIELD TRIP, THE
REQUEST LETTER MUST BE SENT TO PARENTS AT
LEAST ONE WEEK BEFORE THE DATE.
IF THE FIELD TRIP WILL RUN INTO LUNCH TIME,
ARRANGEMENTS SHOULD BE MADE FOR THE
CHILDREN TO EAT OUT. CHILDREN MUST NOT BE
KEPT HUNGRY BECAUSE OF FIELD TRIP.
 THE SECRETARY WILL PRINT ALL CLASS
LISTS. ALL BUSES GOING ON THE FIELD
WOULD BE GIVEN THE LIST(S).
A DROP-OFF (PICK-UP) LIST WILL BE
GENERATED ON A BUS-ROUTE BASIS
WITH THE ADMIN. OFFICER.
IN CASE OF ANY EMERGENT STOP-OVER,
THE INTENDED LOCATION MUST BE
SECURITY CONSCIOUS AND SAFE FOR
ALL.
MESSAGES MUST BE SENT IMMEDIATELY
TO THE PARENTS OF ALL
CHILDREN/STUDENTS
 A FIRST AID BOX, TISSUE PAPER/BOX,
SANITARY TOWEL, A POTTY, PLASTIC BAGS,
WATER, ETC MUST BE TAKEN ALONG ON ALL
FIELD TRIPS.
THERE MUST BE A WORKING PHONE ON ALL
THE VEHICLES GOING ON THE TRIP. THE
DRIVERS MUST NOT LOSE TRACK OF OTHER
VEHICLES. THEY MUST GO IN A CONVOY.
THERE MUST BE TEACHINGS DURING THE
FIELD TRIP, AND FOLLOW UP ACTIVITIES
AFTER THE FIELD TRIP THEREBY EXTENDING
LEARNING, E.G DRAWINGS, COMPOSITIONS,
JOURNALS, THANK YOU LETTERS E.T.C.
THE HOD AND ADMINISTRATOR MUST GO
OVER THE SECTION OF THE HANDBOOK ON
FIELDTRIP WITH ALL STAFF CONCERNED
 EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
ALL ACTIVITIES WILL HOLD ON THURSDAY BETWEEN THE
HOURS OF 12 NOON 3PM.

ALL STAFF WILL BE SCHEDULED TO SUPERVISE THE

VARIOUS ACTIVITIES AS ALL THEM WILL RUN
SIMULTANEOUSLY AT THE VARIOUS DESIGNATED VENUES.

THESE CLUBS ARE RUN BY CONSULTANTS WHO ARE NOT

STAFF OF GREATER SCHOLARS. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE EMPLOYEES ON DUTY TO SEE THAT THESE
CONSULTANTS COMPLY WITH THE CULTURE OF GREATER
SCHOLARS. GREAT CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO SEE THAT
THE CHILDREN ARE SAFE, AND THE CONSULTANTS GIVE
INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION TO THE NEEDS OF ALL CHILDREN.
ALL STAFF WILL ENSURE THAT CLASSROOMS ARE
CLEANED AND TRASH BINS EMPTIED AT THE END OF THE
DAY.
 EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES WILL END AT 11:20AM, WITH LUNCH
EATEN IN CLASSROOMS.
ALL STUDENTS WILL CONVERGE IN THE HALL, WITH THE
EXCEPTION OF STUDENTS WHO DONT PARTICIPATE IN
ANY ACTIVITY.
THE FIRST SET LEAVES AT 12 NOON, WHILE ALL THOSE
LEFT BEHIND WILL CONVERGE IN DESIGNATED CLASSES
(PRESCHOOL 1L AND 2T; GRADES 5L & T).
THERE WILL BE A ROLL CALL IN THE HALL, AS
SUPERVISORS PICK CHILDREN FOR VARIOUS ACTIVITIES.
AT THE END OF EACH ACTIVITY, STUDENTS A9RE
RETURNED TO THE AFOREMENTIONED CLASSES,
WHEREIN THEYLL BE PICKED FOR THE NEXT SET OF
ACTIVITIES.
ON NO OCASSSION SHOULD A CHILD BE LEFT UNATTENED
OR SEEN LOITERING OR MOVING UNSUPERVISED.
 THE SUPERVISING STAFF AND
CONSULTANT SHALL COLLECT AND
COMPLETE THE TALENT
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM(T. D. P.)
FORMS FROM THE ACCOUNTANT ON
WEEKLY BASIS.
FOR PROPER ACCOUNTABILITY, THE
CONSULTANT SHALL COMPLETE AND
RETURN THE T. D. P. FORMS TO THE
ACCOUNTANT WHILE THE
SUPERVISOR SHALL COMPLETE AND
RETURN THEIRS TO THE
ADMINISTRATOR.
 PERSONAL ERRANDS
THERE SHALL BE CLEANERS
ASSIGNED ON A WEEKLY BASIS (OR
AS THE MANAGEMENT MAY DEEM
FIT) WHO WOULD UNDERTAKE THE
RUNNING OF ERRANDS GIVEN A
STIPULATED TIME (I.E. MORNING &
AFTERNOON)
CHILDREN/ADULTS MUST NOT BE
SENT ON ERRANDS OF ANY KIND
 CEREMONIES
EMPLOYEES ARE
ENCOURAGED TO
SCHEDULE THEIR
PERSONAL
CEREMONIES DURING
THE MID TERM
BREAK/HOLIDAY
 PREGNANCY/MATERNITY LEAVE
FEMALE EMPLOYEES
WHO SPENT TWO YEARS
BEFORE DELIVERY WILL
ENJOY MATERNITY
LEAVE I.E. 6 WEEKS
LEAVE WITH PAY.
MATERNITY/PATERNITY LEAVE
For Female employees of the
School to qualify to enjoy six (6)
weeks maternity leave with pay,
the last child must be aged two
years and nine months at the
time of delivery of her newest
child. For the male employees
of the School to qualify to enjoy
two (2) days paternity leave
with pay, his last child must be
 MATERNITY/PATERNITY LEAVE
CONTD.
The management will act on its
discretion for any other
employee that falls outside this
category.
Notwithstanding the above,
employees of the School under
the Greater Care Team (support
staff) are entitled to two weeks
leave with pay after every six
months of continuous work for
 CONCLUSION
WE WELCOME IDEAS AND
SUGGESTIONS THAT WILL HELP
US SERVE YOU BETTER..
COMPLAINS AND SUGGESTIONS
FROM STAFF AND PARENTS
WILL HELP THE SCHOOL
IMPROVE. THEY SHOULD BE
RECEIVED THANKFULLY AND
REPORTED TO THE OFFICE FOR
IMMEDIATE ACTION.