EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK UPDATED MARCH 2023.pptx

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS
 INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION ---------------- 21
 GLOBAL FOCUS/ICT ------------------- 22
 CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT ----------- 23-24
 GOALS ----------- 25
 PROVISION FOR SPECIAL NEEDS ------ 26
 MANAGEMENT ------ 27
 PERSONAL REQUIREMENT ------ 28
 PROBATION PERIOD ------ 29
 PROMOTION ------ 30

TABLE OF CONTENTS
 ENROLMENT & ADMISSIONS ------ 31
 HOLIDAY/WEEKLY DUTY ----------- 32-33
 GUARD DUTY -------------- 34-35
 GENERAL TRAINING -------------- 36
 FEES -------------- 37
 HOURS -------------- 38
 ARRIVAL -------------- 39-42
 ORIENTATION & RECEPTION OF NEW
STUDENTS ------------ 43-45

TABLE OF CONTENTS
 ATTENDANCE -------------- 46
 DEPARTMENTAL MEETINGS ------------- 47
 PICKING UP CHILDREN ------------------- 48
 SCHOOL BUS SERVICES ------------------ 49-51
 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BUS SERVICES – 52
 CONFERENCES ---------- 53-55
 QUESTION TO ASK PARENTS ----------- 56-58
 MEALS ----------- 59-61
 FRUIT/SUGAR FREE DAYS ---------------- 62

TABLE OF CONTENTS
 DONATIONS ----------------- 63
 BIRTHDAYS ------------------- 64-65
 DRESS CODE ------------------- 66-69
 PERSONAL NEEDS ------------------- 70
 AEROBICS ------------------- 71
 SWIMMING ------------------ 72-73
 MEDICATION/MEDICALS ------------ 74
 COMMUNICATION ----------- 75
 INFORMATION ----------- 76

TABLE OF CONTENTS
 HOMEWORK ------------------- 77-79
 NOTE COPYING ------------------- 80
 LESSON NOTES ------------------- 81-91
 TESTS/EXAMINATION ----------------- 92
 PARENT PARTICIPATION --------------- 93
 HANDLING COMPLAINTS -------------- 94
 READING PROGRAM ------------------------ 95
 GREATER SCHOLARS’ HALL OF FAME – 96
 MISSING LEARNING MATERIALS --------- 97

TABLE OF CONTENTS
 CONTROL CARDS ------------------- 98
 DISCIPLINE POLICY ------------------- 99-104
 LANGUAGE ------------------- 105
 PERSONAL CONTACTS/CALLS -------- 106
 SAFETY -------- 107-108
 PROCEDURE FOR SENDING STUDENTS TO
THE OFFICE ---------------------- 109
 ACCIDENTS ---------------------- 110
 VISITORS ---------------------- 111
 PHOTOCOPYING ------------------- 112

TABLE OF CONTENTS
 CARE & USE OF MATERIALS -------------- 113
 PERSONAL PROPERTY ------------------- 114
 SCHOOL PROPERTY ------------------------ 115
 FIELDS TRIPS ----------------------- 116-119
 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ---- 120-122
 PERSONAL ERRANDS --------------------- 123
 CEREMONIES ------------------------------- 124
 PREGNANCY/MAT./PAT. LEAVE -- 125-127
 CONCLUSION --------------------------------- 128

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
EXPLORATION.

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 child’s growth and development.
Greater Scholars International School
provides intelligent, capable and supportive
personnel who interact with children in a
safe, challenging and nurturing environment.

 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 within small groups. Research
in brain development proves that intelligence
is not fixed at birth, but can be stimulated.
INTRODUCTION CONT’D

 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 constructively
focus the child’s enthusiasm into self-
enriching channels.
INTRODUCTION CONT’D

TOTAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT/ TRAINING
 STAFF AT THE SCHOOL ARE EXPECTED TO
BE FAMILIAR WITH THE VARIOUS STAGES
AND DOMAINS OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT.
 ALL MEMBERS OF STAFF MUST BE PRESENT,
PUNCTUAL AND FOCUSED AT ALL TRAINING
SESSIONS. ALL STAFF WILL SEND THEIR
TRAINING REVIEWS AT THE END OF EACH
TRAINING.
 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.
 TEACHERS MUST 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
THEIR 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, MATH, LANGUAGE,
PRACTICAL LIFE, ARTS AND CRAFT,
FINE MOTOR MANIPULATIVE,
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.
 THE NAMES OF ALL ITEMS WILL BE
TYPED AND PASTE ON THEM. SHELVES
WILL BE PROPERLY LABELED AND ALL
ITEMS WILL BE PLACE ON THE
APPROPRIATE SHELVES.
 ALL ITEMS SHOULD BE
WIPED/CLEANED EVERY FRIDAY.

END OF TERM ACTIVITIES
 FIRST TERM WILL END WITH
CHRISTMAS PARTY/CONCERT; SECOND
TERM WILL END WITH INTERHOUSE
SPORT/ EASTER CONCERT 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 A WEEK BEFORE
SCHOOL RESUMPTION DURING LEADER’S
MEETING ON TUESDAY AND WILL BE
REVIEWED EVERY TUESDAY DURING THE
MEETING.

INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION
 ENSURE THAT ALL STUDENTS
BENEFIT FROM THE SCHOOL
PROGRAM.
 RETEACH CHILDREN WHO HAVE
DIFFICULTIES DURING PREP
CLASS.
 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.
 STAFF ARE EXPECTED TO HAVE A
WORKING SMARTPHONE, FLASH
AND PERSONAL COMPUTER (LAPTOP).
 TEACHERS ARE EXPECTED TO USE
POLITE WORDS. SAY EXCUSE ME,
SIR/MA, SORRY, PLEASE AND
THANK YOU AT THE RIGHT TIME.

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 CHILD’S SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT
ACTIVITIES E.G BIBLE VERSES THAT ALIGN
WITH THE CORE VALUE OF THE WEEK WILL BE
MEMORIZED DAILY AT THE CLASS LEVEL DURING
LUNCH BREAK, PRAYERS, TIME, MULTIPLICATION
TABLE E.T.C.

 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
ACTIVITIES 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.
E.G 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 Bachelor’s degree in
Educational Foundations from the University of
Port-Harcourt, and a Master’s 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
TEACHING STAFF MUST BE COMPUTER LITERATE.

PROBATION PERIOD
 ALL NEW EMPLOYEES ARE
CONSIDERED TO BE ON
PROBATION UNTIL THEY HAVE
COMPLETED ONE SESSION (TEN
MONTHS) 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
CHARACTERISTICS 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 CHILDREN’S NEEDS,
TEACHING AND LEARNING EFFECTIVENESS,
CLASS ROOM MANAGEMENT AND
ORGANIZATION, PLANNING, EVIDENCE OF
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ETC.

ENROLMENT AND ADMISSIONS
 TEACHERS WILL HAVE A
PHOTOCOPY OF EACH CHILD’S
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. PLEASE 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 CONT’D
 STAFF ON WEEKLY DUTY WILL
SUPERVISE ALL ACTIVITIES 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
SCHOOL 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 DON’T HAVE
THEIR ID CARDS WILL SIGN IN AND GET
TAGS.

GENERAL TRAINING
 PRE-RESUMPTION TRAINING WILL HOLD FOR AT
MOST 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 CHILD’S FAULT
OR RESPONSIBILITY. PLEASE DO NOT
DISCUSS BILLS WITH OR AROUND
THE CHILDREN. BILLS WILL BE SENT
VIA MAIL. 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 SCHOOL
FOR AUTHORISATION.


HOURS
 WE ARE OPEN MONDAYS TO FRIDAYS 7:00AM TO
6:00PM.
 EMPLOYEES ARE EXPECTED TO BE IN THE SCHOOL AT
7:30AM. EMPLOYEES MUST SIGN THE REGISTER
DAILY.
 IN ORDER TO CLOSE EARLY, STAFF ARE ENCOURAGED
TO DESIST FROM TIME WASTING ACTIVITIES SUCH
AS CONGREGATING, SALES, CHATTING ON SOCIAL
MEDIA NETWORKS, WATCHING MOVIES, E.T.C,
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 DIRECOR.

ARRIVAL
 TEACHERS AND ASSISTANTS ON DUTY,
INCLUDING ALL STAFF HANDLING CHILDREN
WITH SPECIAL NEEDS MUST BE AT THE
ENTRANCE GATE AT 7.00 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
ENDEAVOUR TO LOOK AT THE CHILD IN THE
EYES. IT’S 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 RESPONSIBLE 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, HR 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 ABSENTEEISM/ PERMISSION MUST BE DOCUMENTED.
PLEASE, NOTE THAT MULTIPLE PERMISSIONS /ABSENTEEISM
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.
 LATENESS TO WORK OR STAFF TRAININGS 3 TIMES IN A
MONTH AFTER BEING QUERIED WILL ATTRACT A DEDUCTION
OF THE SUM OF 5,000 NAIRA (UPDATED OCTOBER 2022)

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 ENDEAVOUR
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 COLOUR 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.
 THE CHILD SHOULD BE TOLD THAT THE PARENT
HAS TO GO TO WORK WHEN THEY ARE BROUGHT
TO SCHHOL IN THE MORNING.

 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 ON OR BEFORE 8:30AM. THE ADMIN OFFICE
MUST KEEP A RECORD OF ALL ABSENTEES AS WELL AS
THE REASON. THE SECRETARY WILL SEND A TEXT
MESSAGE HOME BEFORE 9AM TO FIND OUT WHY THE
CHILD IS ABSENT.
 1ST TIER TEACHERS WILL CALL AT THE END OF THE
DAY’S WORK. IF THE CHILD HAS REPORTED ILL, ON
THE SECOND DAY, THE ADMIN SECRETARY AND H.O.D.
WILL CALL TO CHECK ON THE CHILD. THE
ADMINISTRATOR (WHO MUST HAVE INFORMED THE
DIRECTOR) WILL CALL ON THE THIRD DAY.
 ALL EMPLOYEES ARE EXPECTED TO BE IN
ATTENDANCE AT ALL SCHOOL’S SPECIAL EVENTS.
THESE INCLUDES: GENERAL PRAYERS, TRAININGS,
GENERAL AND DEPARTMENTAL MEETINGS.

DEPARTMENTAL MEETINGS
 THIS IS HELD EVERY WEEK BY THE
DEPARTMENTAL HEADS FOR MAXIMUM OF 30
MINUTES. LEADERS MUST BE IN THE MEETING 5
MINUTES BEFORE TIME.
 AGENDA WILL INCLUDE – REVIEWING THE
CALENDAR, READING OF HANDBOOK. MAJOR
FOCUS OF THE MEETING SHOULD BE TO DISCUSS
ABOUT CHALLENGED CHILDREN AND THE WAY
FORWARD FOR THEIR IMPROVEMENT. (UPADTED
OCTOBER 2022)
 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
 TEACHERS MUST NOTIFY THE OFFICE IF THERE
IS A CHANGE IN THE PICK UP PLAN OR
WHENEVER PARENTS COME IN BEFORE THE
CLOSE OF SCHOOL. (Updated October 2022)
 THE TEACHER AND THE OFFICE MUST WORK
TOGETHER IN THE CASE OF A CHANGE IN THE
PICK UP PLAN.
 THE ADMINISTRATOR MUST AUTHORIZE THE
CHANGE IN THE PICK UP PLANS .
 IF A STRANGER COMES TO PICK UP A CHILD,
KINDLY CALL THE PARENT FROM THE OFFICE
FOR A PASSWORD. TAKE A PICTURE OF THE
STRANGER. 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 (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ALL
SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN) 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.

 STUDENTS IN NURSERY/PRESCHOOL GOING ON
THE BUS LEAVE AT 12:30PM WHILE STUDENTS IN
GRADERS ARE EXPECTED TO BE ASSEMBLED AT
THE DINNING HALL, ACCORDING TO THEIR
ROUTE AT 2:30 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 SCHOOL’S 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 SCHOOL’S 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 CHILD’S 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 TROUSERS 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, COMMUNICATION
FROM PARENTS MUST BE RELAYED TO THE
OFFICE.
 THE SECRETARY WILL 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 THESE
SLIPS BEFORE BEING ALLOWED TO GO ON THE
BUS
 HENCE SUCH COMMUNICATION 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

CONFERENCES
 TEACHERS MUST ENSURE THAT THEY ARE FULLY PREPARED FOR
PARENTS’ CONFERENCES WHICH HOLDS ONLINE AND OPEN
HOUSE WHICH WILL TAKE PLACE ONSITE FOR PARENTS WHO
WILL LIKE TO CHECK THEIR CHILDREN’S BOOKS OR HAVE A
ONE-ON ONE CONVERSION WITH THEIR CHILREN’S TEACHER.
 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
CHILDREN’S NAME AGE AND DATE OF BIRTH.

 ALL FILES MUST BE WELL ARRANGED. WORKSHEETS
MARKED, CORRECTED AND STAPLED, WITH
BEAUTIFULLY SHAPED LABELS FOR EACH SUBJECT.
CHILDREN’S NAMES MUST BE SPELT CORRECTLY.
 THE TEACHER SHOULD BE PREPARED TO TALK
ABOUT THE CLASS WORK, AS PARENTS MIGHT
WANT TO KNOW ABOUT THE CHILDREN’S
PERFORMANCE IN CLASS: WAS THE WORK EASY FOR
THE CHILD? WAS IT DONE INDEPENDENTLY? WAS
THERE UNDERSTANDING?
 TEACHERS WILL SUBMIT SOFT COPIES OF 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
WEEK.

 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 CHILD’S 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 SIBLINGS
AS THE SCHOOL GIVES GIFTS TO NEW SIBLINGS.
 DISCUSS SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT. IS THE CHILD
FRIENDLY? DOES HE/SHE PARTICIPATE IN GROUP
ACTIVITIES? DOES HE/SHE HAVE LEADERSHIP
SKILLS?
 DISCUSS WORK HABITS SUCH AS HOMEWORK,
CLASS WORK, ATTENTION TO DETAILS, ABILITY
TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS, AND NEATNESS.
 PLEASE BE PREPARED TO SUPPORT WHATEVER
YOU DISCUSS WITH INSTANCES….. WORK
SAMPLES, AND 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

STAFF SHOULD BE PREPARED TO ANSWER QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE
FOLLOWING
 CHILD’S HABITS AT SCHOOL
 CHILD’S FRIENDS AT SCHOOL
 CHILD’S ATTITUDE TOWARDS
SCHOOL, TEACHERS, FRIENDS,
WORK,
 CHILD’S LEARNING STYLE
 CHILD’S FAVORITE THINGS

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 BREAKABLE BOTTLE.
HOT BEVERAGES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE
CLASSROOM.

 STAFF MUST NEVER EAT CHILDREN’S FOOD
OR DRINK FROM CHILDREN’S WATER. DO
NOT GIVE A CHILD’S DRINK OR WATER TO
ANOTHER EXCEPT A SIBLING. 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
 CHILDREN WILL HAVE FRUIT
DURING SNACK TIME.
 STAFF WILL ENSURE THAT EVERY
PUPIL IN THEIR CLASS BRINGS
FRUIT ON MONDAYS,
WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS.
 PLEASE, DO NOT ENCOURAGE THE
CHILDREN IN YOUR CLASS TO
HAVE 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 THE
CAKE WILL BE SENT TO THE SIBLING.

 TEACHERS SHOULD ASK THE PARENT
ABOUT THEIR PLANS BEFORE THE
BIRTHDAY SO THAT WE CAN MAKE
ADEQUATE ARRANGEMENT IN GOOD TIME.
 PARENTS MAY SEND IN A
CAMERA/CAMERA MAN. TEACHERS
SHOULD KINDLY INFORM THE OFFICE TO
ENSURE THAT PICTURES ARE TAKEN OF
THE STUDENT FOR THE YEAR BOOK ALBUM.
 SIBLINGS IN OTHER CLASSES WILL TAKE
PICTURES WITH THE CELEBRANT.
 CHILDREN WILL BE PRAYED FOR AT NOON.

DRESS CODE
 IT IS THE COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILITY OF ALLADULTS
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 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.

DRESS CODE CONTD.
 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, NO
NOSE RINGS, NO LEG CHAIN, PROPER
UNDERGARMENTS SHOULD ALWAYS BE WORN.
NO BUBU OR BUBA PLEASE.

DRESS CODE CONTD.
 BLACK/WHITE CORPORATE OUTFITS SHOULD BE
WORN ON MONDAYS. CORPORATE OUTFITS SHOULD
BE WORN TUESDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS. EVERY 3RD
WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH IS PROUDLY NIGERIAN
 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 SCHOOL’S YELLOW T-
SHIRT.
 HAIRSTYLES SHOULD BE NEAT, CLEAN AND WELL
GROOMED AT ALL TIMES.

DRESS CODE CONTD.
 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 CHILD’S 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 CHILD’S 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
 CHILDREN, STUDENTS, STAFF ARE EXPECTED TO TAKE PART IN
AEROBICS EXERCISE WHICH WILL HOLD EVERYTHURSDAY,
BETWEEN 7:30 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.

SWIMMING CONTD.
 UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE 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
BASIS.
 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 WHOSE
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 CHILD’S 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 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.D’S.

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.
 CHILDREN’S 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 A CAUSE FOR DISMISSAL. THESE INCLUDE
EMPLOYEE’S 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 STATE 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.

HOME WORK CONTD.
 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.

HANDLING HOMEWORK DEFAULTERS
1ST , 2ND AND 3RD NOTICE OF DEFAULT IN
HOME WORK SHOULD BE SENT HOME TO THE
PARENT EITHER BY E-MAIL OR WRITTEN IN
THE CHILD’S COMMUNICATION BOOK.
IF THE CHILD CONTINUES TO DEFAULT
AFTER THE 3RD NOTICE, THE CHILD WILL BE
MADE TO STAY BACK IN SCHOOL TO FINISH
UP ALL UNDONE HOME WORKS ON
THURSDAYS AND FRIDAY FOR PARENTS TO
COME PICK UP THEIR CHILD.
IF IT PERSISTS THEN PARENTS SHOULD BE
ENCOURAGED TO ENROL THE CHILD FOR
AFTER SCHOOL LESSONS.

 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
ASSISTANT 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.D’S.

NOTE-COPYING
 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
CHILD’S BOOK IN ORDER NOT TO GIVE A WRONG
IMPRESSION. CHILDREN WITH SPACING WRITING
PROBLEM SHOULD BE GUIDED CLOSELY. HELP SUCH
CHILDREN BY COPYING THE NOTES FROM THE
TEACHER’S NOTEBOOK OR NOTES ON TYPED SHEETS
COULD BE PROVIDED.

LESSON NOTES
 LESSON NOTES 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
STUDENT’S 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
TO THE NEXT STEP. STEPS
SHOULD ALIGN WITH SET
OBJECTIVES, CONTENT,
ASSESMENT AND
EVALUATION

CONTENTS
 THIS IS THE WAY THE NOTE
WILL APPEAR ON THE
CHILDREN’S NOTEBOOK.
THESE NOTES WILL BE
CONVERTED INTO CURSIVE
HANDWRITING AND PASTED
ON THE CHILD’S NOTEBOOK,
THE WAY IT WILL APPEAR IN
THE CHILDREN’S 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 STUDENT’S 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
QUESTIONS 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.{CHILD’S COMMUNICATION BOOK}
 Donations/LibrarySupport-2pts {FILE AT OFFICE}
 Suggestions/Complains 2{HOD LOG/ CHILD’S
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

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 PERSON’S
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
ADMINISTRATOR ON THE 6TH AND 10TH
WEEKS EVERY TERM

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.
 CHILD WHO MISPLACES HARCOURT TEXTBOOK
WILL PAY 20,000 NAIRAAND 5,000 FOR MISSING
COMMUNICATION BOOK (UPDATED OCTBER 2022)

CONTROL CARDS
 ALL TEACHERS MUST ENSURE
THE USE OF CONTROL CARDS AT
ALL TIMES DURING CLASSES.
 STUDENTS WILL REQUEST,
COMPLAIN OR SIGNIFY
COMPLETED WORK THROUGH
THE USE OF THESE CARDS

DISCIPLINE POLICY
 STAFF MUST PAY ATTENTION TO THE
CHILDREN’S 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
 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.

DISCIPLINE POLICY CONTD.
 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 CHILD’S NAME WILL BE
WRITTEN IN THE SCHOOL’S DISCIPLINARY BOOK AND
PARENTS WILL BE NOTIFIED.
1ST MISCONDUCT : STAFF WARNS THE STUDENT VERBALLY
3TIMES: USING THE 123 APPROACH, MOVING THE PEG DOWN
THE PEG BOARD. AT THE 3RD TIME, MISCONDUCT WILL BE
RECORDED IN THE COMMUNICATION BOOK. (IT SHOULD BE
NOTED THAT THERE ARE EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE)
2ND MISCONDUCT: STAFF WILL WARN STUDENT VERBALLY AND
INFORM HIM/HER THAT HE/SHE IS ONE STEP AWAY FROM
GOING TO THE OFFICE.
3RD MISCONDUCT: STAFF WILL TAKE STUDENT TO THE OFFICE
FOR COUNSELING.(UPDATED OCTOBER 2022)

DISCIPLINE POLICY CONTD.
 1ST OFFICE VISIT: ADMIN WILL COUNSEL STUDENT, GET AN
INCIDENT REPORT FROM THE TEACHER AND STUDENT BEFORE
SENDING STUDENT TO THE CLASS.
 2ND OFFICE VISIT FOR MISCONDUCT: ADMIN WILL INFORM
PARENTS ABOUT THEIR CHILD'S MISCONDUCT AT SCHOOL.
 3RD OFFICE VISIT FOR MISCONDUCT: ADMIN WILL INVITE PARENTS
FOR CONFERENCE.
 4TH OFFICE VISIT FOR MISCONDUCT: ADMIN WILL SUSPEND
STUDENT FOR AT LEAST A WEEK.
 5TH OFFICE VISIT FOR MISCONDUCT: ADMIN WILL ASK PARENTS
TO WITHDRAW THEIR CHILD/EXPULSION. PLS NOTE THAT ACTS
OF VIOLENCE WILL ATTRACT AUTOMATIC EXPULSION. NON
SUBMISSION OF ASSIGNMENTS IS A FORM OF MISCONDUCT AND
SHOULD BE TREATED AS SUCH. (UPDATED OCTOBER 2022)

 THE 123-MAGIC MUST ALWAYS
BE EXPLAINED TO THE
CHILDREN AT THE BEGINNING
OF EACH TERM
 THIS MUST BE USED AT ALL
TIMES WHICH WILL 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.
 IMMEDIATE DISSMISAL WILL OCCUR IF A
STAFF IS FOUND INDULGING THE STUDENTS
IN ANY FORM OF EXAMINATION
MALPRACTICE. (UPDATED 2023)
 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

 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 QUERIES
ON THE SAME ISSUE IN HIS/HER
FILE WILL BE RELIEVED OF HIS/HER

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, PIDGIN AND LOCAL
DIALECTS.
 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 ACCOMPANIED 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 CONT’D
 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 CHILD’S
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
personally by the employee (s).

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. BUSES GOING ON FIELD TRIP WILL
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
SECURED 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 FIELD TRIP
WITH ALL STAFF CONCERNED BEFORE THE FIELD
TRIP.

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
 ALL ACTIVITIES WILL HOLD ON THURSDAY BETWEEN THE
HOURS OF 10AM TO 12:30PM FOR PRIMARY AND 12:30PM
TO 2PM FOR HIGH SCHOOL (UPDATED OCTOBER 2022)
 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 CLASS-ROOMS ARE
CLEANED AND TRASH BINS EMPTIED AT THE END OF THE

 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 DON’T 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 THEY’LL BE PICKED FOR THE NEXT SET OF
ACTIVITIES.
 ON NO OCASSSION SHOULD A CHILD BE LEFT
UNATTENDED OR SEEN LOITERING OR MOVING

 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.

 TDP in the 1
st
term of a new session
will be in line with the activities
chosen the previous term for each
child
 The link will be sent by Wednesday
of the 1
st
week.
 Hard copies of the TDP list will be
sent by Friday to parents who are yet
to choose via the link.

 By the 2
nd
week, any child who
has not selected any acivity will
be given the slips to fill in class.
 By the 3
rd
week, the accountant
will review her records and send
reminders to parents who are
yet to pay.
 By the 4
th
week, any child whose
parent is yet to pay will be
withdrawn from TDP.

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 HOLIDAY
PERIODS.

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
aged two years and nine months at the
time of delivery of his newest child.

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 the
School.

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.

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