All pupils of Hall Mead are expected to behave sensibly and courteously at all times. In Particular, they will show respect for each other and for all adults with whom they come into contact, both in School and when going to and from school. The rules which follow are intended to help foster a corporate spirit and to ensure that our School is a safe, orderly and pleasant place in which to work. These rules should be read in conjunction with the code of conduct printed in the pupil diary and the home school agreement. 1. School Uniform Details of the Schools Uniform regulations are provided Separately. These must be adhered to when a pupil is in school, representing the school and traveling between School and home. If, for any reason a pupil is unable to wear full school uniform a parents note of explanation is required. 2. Attendance and Punctuality It is expected that cases of absence and lateness will be rare and that these will occur only when unavoidable. a All absences must be covered by a parents note of explanation; telephone calls are acceptable but we ask that they be followed by a note and kept to a minimum in order to reduce pressure on administration staff. b. A pupil is deemed to be late if he/she is not in his/her tutor group room by 8.50 a.m. and 1.25pm. c. Any pupils arriving late must sign in at the School Office and collect a slip to take their first lesson. d. No pupil is allowed to leave the school during the day unless he/she has been given permission by a senior member of staff. Having obtained permission, he/she must sign out before leaving. 3. Morning and Lunch Breaks Details of arrangements on site are provided separately. a. No pupil is allowed to leave the premises during morning break. b. The only pupils allowed off site during the lunch break are those going home to lunch and those in Years 10 & 11 whose parents have given them permission to leave the premises. In both cases a parents letter is required. c. The School reserves the right to withdraw permission to leave if a pupil, through his or her behaviour, shows himself to be unworthy of the privilege. 4. Sickness A pupil who feels unwell should seek permission from a member of the teaching staff to report to the School Office.