High School Policies
TBS High School Refund Policy
This fees policy refers to all TBS High School Students.
- All fees are payable in advance before the term or month on the payment plan registered under.
- Fees are not refundable or transferable. However, some consideration may be given to students who withdraw at least one week before the commencement of classes.
- Any request for a refund must be made in writing and where necessary must include supporting documents e.g. Medical certificates.
- A full refund of fees is given if a parent /guardian gives two weeks’ notice of withdrawal before the start of the new semester
- A student who withdraws after the two weeks before the opening of school period is entitled to a 50% refund of tuition for the term.
- A student who pays fees for two terms or a year and withdraws, before the second term begins is entitled to a refund of fees less 15% of the amount paid.
- Students would be refunded in full if all textbooks returned with no damage or loss.
- Students-entitled to a refund will receive payment not later than two weeks after the request is made. Only the High School board and committee can give refunds.
- Late payment charges may be imposed on any outstanding balances before they can register for new classes.
- Students who have outstanding balances can have transcripts and examination results withheld until the outstanding balance is paid.
- Students who have payment arrears will have to pay all fees balance before they can register for new classes.
- All tuition fees must be paid before examination fees.
No Refund Fees
- All registration fees are none refundable.
- A student who attends classes regardless of how long during a term and withdraws is not entitled to a refund.
- If a student is expelled from the school by violating school policy or rules or for disciplinary reasons, no refund is given.
- If a student is asked to withdraw from our day programme, i.e. without means or expulsion, that student is not entitled to a refund. TBS High School Refund Policy
Philosophy of Discipline
A school is often judged by the behavior of the students outside of school. Therefore, each student, whether in or out of school uniform and whether on or off school premises, should conduct himself or herself in a manner consistent with his/her status as a member of The Business School. Behavior that is contrary to the principles of The Business School may warrant reprimanding
If students are present when wrongdoing is evident, they have the obligation to remove themselves immediately from the situation and report it to a teacher; otherwise, they share in the consequences related to such behavior.
Students who engage in the type of misbehavior listed under the discipline code will be placed on the appropriate step in the discipline ladder, with the consequences clearly listed.
Discipline in the Classroom
To ensure proper communication and consistency among students, faculty, administration, and parents, a school wide discipline policy has been established. Listed below is the discipline plan of each classroom. The steps below may be given verbally by the teacher or by placing the student’s name on the board.
Step 1: Warning
Step 2: Student/teacher conference
Step 3: Parent contact (by email or phone)
Step 4: Referral to Administration
Administrative Disciplinary Ladder
To ensure fair practice regarding disciplinary matters include the following actions:
The teacher submits a referral form to the administration.
The disciplinarian investigates the matter.
The disciplinarian confronts the student, explains the charges, and provides the student with an opportunity to explain the case from his or her perspective.
The disciplinarian provides the student with consequences based on the discipline code. The disciplinarian/administration has the discretion to provide additional consequences as need based on the severity of the infraction.
The principal has the final say on all disciplinary consequences. (Reserves the right, to abdicate student based on the grounds of moral value and overall welfare and wellbeing of the student.
For major offenses regarding consultation, a discipline committee (A suggestion) may be convened to make a recommendation to the administration. If needed, the discipline committee will consist of the school administration, counselor, school pastor (if available), and two teachers who are familiar with student. The administration will make the final decision on the consequences of any disciplinary action recommended by the committee.
Administrative Disciplinary Ladder Consequences
After-School Detention: When an after-school detention is issued, it will be served on an assigned date in an assigned room from 3:05 p.m. to 3:50 p.m.- Suggestion (unless otherwise noted). The student will be provided at least twenty-four hours’ (24) notice to make arrangements to attend the detention as scheduled. Students will be given a written assignment to complete during the detention. The use of cell phones or other electronic devices is prohibited, and students will not be permitted to work on homework or other assignments. If the student skips an after-school detention, he or she will receive detention on another suitable date. No student will be exempt from detention unless he or she has a doctor’s appointment. A note must be provided to the disciplinarian from the doctor or dentist for the student to be excused, in which case the detention will be scheduled for the next available date.
In-School Suspension (ISS): When placed on ISS, a student is isolated on school premises and is required to complete all assigned work under the supervision of an administrator or teacher. All classwork, tests, and assignments must be completed while in ISS. Any homework assignments due on the date the student is on ISS should be turned into the disciplinarian before first period begins. The student must turn in all other completed assignments or tests at the end of the day to the disciplinarian. Students on
ISS will not be granted additional days for tests or other assignments once allowed to attend class as usual. While on ISS, the student is prohibited from participating in or attending any school-sponsored activity.
Out of School Suspension (OSS): When placed on OSS, a student is prohibited from entering the school campus. For attendance purposes, OSS will be counted as an unexcused absence. While placed on OSS, the student will be able to make up work missed with a maximum grade of 70% (which is proportional: 100% becomes 70%; 90% becomes 60%; etc.- suggestion). The parent/guardian is responsible for attaining work missed due to OSS, and all assignments are due on the day the student returns to school. Class assignments and homework may be picked up by a parent/guardian, or the parent/guardian may email the student’s teachers to request assignments. Additionally, the student is responsible for making up all tests and/or quizzes missed on the first day of his or her return to school. While on OSS, the student is prohibited from participating in or attending any school-sponsored activity.
Expulsion: Expulsion occurs when a student is asked to leave The Business School. Prior to the sanction of expulsion being imposed, a student will have the right to an informal hearing to be conducted by the principal, notice of which will be provided to the student at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance. At this informal hearing, the student is entitled to be accompanied by either or both of his or her parents/guardians. The student will be allowed to explain his or her position on the offense of which he or she is accused and, if desired, call witnesses on his or her behalf. Following this informal hearing, the administration shall make the final recommendation
Discipline Code
- Other misbehavior as determined by the administration Step 1 – 10
- Unauthorized use of cell phone or electronic deviceStep 1
- Gum and/or candy Step 1
- Tardy to class (see attendance policy)Step 1 – 4
- Leaving class without permission Step 4
- Driving violation (possible loss of driving privilegesStep 2 – 6
- Dress code violation Step 1
- Unauthorized fundraising (including sale of candy)Step 2 – 3
- Public display of affection Step 2 – 3
- Improper behavior in the cafeteriaStep 1 – 3
- Improper behavior assemblies, or other school activities (possible removal or isolation) Step 1 – 3
- Misbehavior on a school busStep 1 – 4
- Horseplay Step 1 – 6
- Disrupting instructional timeStep 1 – 6
- Defacing or otherwise injuring property belonging to the school (student to provide restitution) Step 4 – 6
- Defacing or otherwise injuring property belonging to another student or faculty member (student to provide restitution)Step 2 – 6
- Disrespectful behavior to faculty or staff members Step 1 – 6
- Truancy and/or skipping classStep 4
- Leaving campus without permission (may be reported to police) Step 7
- Gambling or possession of gambling devices Step 3 – 7
- Defiance of authority Step 1 – 9
- Self-mutilation or hurting another student (i.e. erasers, sharp objects, etc.) Step 4 – 10
- Harassment, intimidation, or threatening of other students, faculty, or staff members Step 4 – 9
- Harassment, intimidation, or threatening of other students, faculty, or staff members using media platforms (cyber-bullying) such as, but not limited to text messages, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.Step 4 – 9
- Lying to authorities Step 4 – 9
- Use or possession of unauthorized items (i.e. lasers)Step 2 – 4
- Sexual harassment Step 4 – 9
- Assault and/or fighting (may be reported to police)Step 7 – 10
- Use, sale, or possession of tobacco or tobacco-related products including electronic cigarettes (may be reported to police) Step 6
- Using forged or altered documents (i.e. report cards, progress reports, parent notes, hall passes, other students’ lunch numbers, etc.)Step 4
- Campus disturbance Step 3 – 9
- Stealing (student to provide restitution)Step 4 – 9
- Profanity or vulgarity (to include acts, gestures, or symbols directed at another person) Step 4 – 9
- Use or possession of dangerous objectsStep 7 – 10
- Use, sale, possession, or being under the influence of alcohol or alcohol-related products (may be reported to police) Step 10
- Use, sale, possession, or being under the influence of drugs or drug paraphernalia (may be reported to police)Step 10
- Possession of firearms and/or weapons (may be reported to police) Step 10
- Bomb threat (may be reported to police) Step 10
The student may be escalated to the next higher step of the discipline ladder after the second placement on any one step at the discretion of the disciplinarian.
A student may be recommended for expulsion at any time if the administration feels that the student’s actions warrant such recommendation.
A student may enter the discipline ladder at any step, depending upon the nature of the offense.
Failure to complete the punishment as designated may result in escalation to the next step in the ladder.
Loss of privileges means that during the time stated the student cannot participate in assemblies or any school function designated as an extra activity, including athletic events, dances, plays, extracurricular programs, field trips, school-sponsored activities, etc.
All disciplinary actions are subject to administrative discretion as to placement on the disciplinary ladder in keeping with the severity of the student’s misbehavior.
Code of Conduct
One of the ways that we maintain our high standards is to 
encourage our students to take responsibility for their own actions. We want students to be proud of their school and to respect the rights of their fellow students.
In all our lessons we encourage pupils to follow the following simple rules that will help to provide a positive atmosphere in which pupils can achieve their best.
These rules are:
- Please be punctual
- Please enter the classroom quietly and leave the same way after fixing your chair.
- Please be prepared for classes. Bring a pen, pencil, ruler and books to all lessons.
- Please raise your hand when you wish to gain the attention of the teacher.
- Please allow other students to learn without interference.
Cell Phones and Electronic Devices
School phones are available in the school for emergency calls as necessary. If a parent chooses to send a cell phone or other electronic device to school with a child, the phone or electronic device should be turned off and secured in the student’s backpack or purse. The student may be asked to lodge the phone with the administration or teachers (Not sure if this is in effect? Phones and other electronic devices may only be used during the lunch period.
Students are never allowed to use cell phones or electronic devices in the school buildings during the school day.
The use of digital books, iPads, and laptops are permitted in the classroom with teacher approval. The use of such items must directly relate to the objectives being taught during the class period on that day. The teacher is responsible for monitoring to assure that the student is reading approved material and not playing games, accessing the internet, or displaying inappropriate material.
Should violation of one of these rules occur, following consequences will be administered:
First offense: the phone or electronic device will be collected, and the student will be assigned an after-school detention. The student will receive the phone or electronic device back upon his or her completion of the after-school detention.
Second offense: the phone or electronic device will be collected and held in the office for twenty-four (24) hours. The student’s parent/guardian may pick up the phone or electronic device after the twenty-four (24) hour period has ended.
Third offense: the phone and/or electronic device will be collected and held in the office for the remainder of the school year.
Further disciplinary actions will be administered for students who continuously violate this policy.
Cheating and Plagiarism
Cheating is morally wrong and is considered a major violation of the conduct code at The Business School. Cheating is both the improper acquisition as well as the improper distribution of information pertinent to a homework assignment, test, quiz, or exam. The following are common examples of academic dishonesty:
Open notebooks, texts, or other course-related material during a test, quiz, or exam without the explicit permission of the teacher.
Concealed notes (“cheat sheets”) during a test, quiz, or exam.
Communication with another student during a test, quiz, or exam without the explicit permission of the teacher.
Copying homework assignments from other students.
Any other promulgated actions that the teacher and/or administration designate as academically dishonest.
A student who is caught cheating will receive a zero (0) on the assignment, test, quiz, or exam in which the cheating has occurred. He or she will also be referred to the administration, and the incident will be documented in the student’s discipline record. Multiple offenses of cheating and/or plagiarism may also result in the student’s removal or denial of admittance into and/or participation in club events, athletics, and other school-sponsored organizations.
Drug/Alcohol/Tobacco Use
The Business School does not condone the use, possession and/or distribution (including selling) of alcohol, tobacco (including electronic cigarettes), or prescription/illegal drugs by students.
The Business School neither tolerates use, possession and/or distribution of alcohol, tobacco (including electronic cigarettes), or prescription/illegal drugs by students on campus or at any school-related activity, nor allows a student judged to be under the influence of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs to attend school or school-related functions. Such activity is a severe violation of school policy, and the student will be placed on the discipline ladder and (if warranted) subject to expulsion.
The Business School reserves the right to conduct screening of any student who the administration feels exhibits behavior ordinarily associated with alcohol or illicit drug use. Students may be screened more than once a year. Parents are responsible for the cost of the screening. Parents who refuse to allow their student to be tested are required to remove their student from the school.
Internet and Computer Usage
All students who use computers provided by The Business School should follow the following acceptable use policy:
- Respect the integrity of the system.
- Use computers and the facilities in an appropriate, ethical and lawful manner.
- Abide by the proprietary rights of software, upholding applicable copyright laws.
- Act within the framework of Business School tradition, demonstrating honesty, integrity and respect for the rights and privacy of others.
- Limit the use of computers and the facilities to academic and research purposes only in relation to specified school activity.
- Respect the governing policies of alternate organizations when accessing remote sites via The Business School computers.
Examples of misuse, in and out of school, include, but are not limited to, the following: sabotage, vandalism, harassment, visiting inappropriate sites, software infringement, recreational game playing, checking personal e-mail, utilizing instant messaging or similar programs, chatting or entering chat rooms.
Open to Evaluation and Updating
General Rules
3 Detentions: Suspension
3 Suspensions equals expulsion