Lyceum No. 4Mohyliv-Podilskyi

Behaviour rules

Caring for yourself and others at the lyceum.
Searchable rules and a short self-check quiz.

These are the rules from Order No. 27 of 31.08.2021, explained in plain language.
The full text is available on Google Drive.

General provisions

  1. 1.1Right

    Everyone has the right to learn in safe and healthy conditions.

  2. 1.2Right

    Everyone has the right to respect for their dignity.

  3. 1.3Prohibition

    Fighting, violence and bullying are unacceptable.

  4. 1.4Right

    Everyone has the right to protection from humiliation, violence, bullying and discrimination on any grounds.

  5. 1.5Right

    Everyone involved in bullying has the right to social, psychological and educational support: the child harmed, witnesses and the child who bullied.

  6. 1.6Responsibility

    We respect the dignity, rights and interests of everyone who studies and works at the lyceum. We follow ethical standards in communication.

  7. 1.7Responsibility

    We take responsibility for our health, others' health and the environment.

  8. 1.8Responsibility

    We tell the lyceum leadership about bullying we witness or learn about from reliable sources.

  9. 1.9Responsibility

    We arrive neatly dressed 15-20 minutes before lessons. At the first bell, we take our seats and prepare our supplies.

  10. 1.10Prohibition

    Bringing or using weapons, knives, explosives, flammable substances, alcohol, cigarettes, drugs, other intoxicants or poisons at the lyceum.

  11. 1.11Prohibition

    Using obscene language or gestures.

  12. 1.12Prohibition

    Leaving the lyceum or its grounds during lessons without permission from teachers agreed with parents.

  13. 1.13Responsibility

    Clause 1.13 of the 2021 order states that after an absence of up to three days, a certificate or parental statement must be given to the class teacher; after more than three days, a medical institution's certificate is required.

  14. 1.14Responsibility

    We respect older people and care for younger children. The 2021 order also states: schoolchildren give way to adults, older children to younger ones, and boys to girls.

  15. 1.15Responsibility

    Outside the lyceum, we also behave with dignity and respect for ourselves, others and the lyceum community.

  16. 1.16Responsibility

    We look after lyceum property, our own belongings and other people's things. We keep the grounds clean and tidy.

  17. 1.17Responsibility

    The 2021 order provides for disciplinary action for taking others' belongings and parental financial responsibility for damage to others' property.

  18. 1.18Responsibility

    We hand found or forgotten belongings to the person on duty on the ground floor so they can be returned.

  19. 1.19Responsibility

    We follow mobile phone rules during learning.

  20. 1.20Prohibition

    Using a player or other gadgets during lessons for activities unrelated to learning.

  21. 1.21Responsibility

    We complete homework within the deadlines set by the school programme.

  22. 1.22Responsibility

    We show our homework diary promptly when a teacher asks.

  23. 1.23Responsibility

    We write homework in our diary every day.

  24. 1.24Responsibility

    We bring the textbooks, exercise books, stationery, tools, work clothes and sportswear needed for lessons.

Behaviour in lessons

  1. 2.1Prohibition

    Making noise or distracting yourself or others with conversations, games or activities unrelated to the lesson.

  2. 2.2Responsibility

    If we need to leave the classroom during a lesson, we raise a hand and ask the teacher's permission.

  3. 2.3Responsibility

    We raise a hand when we want to ask or answer a question.

  4. 2.4Right

    You may ask the teacher questions if an explanation is unclear.

  5. 2.5Right

    Everyone may express and defend their opinions and beliefs while discussing disagreements respectfully.

Behaviour during breaks

  1. 3.1Responsibility

    We keep our workspace tidy. We leave the classroom if the teacher asks and follow instructions from the student or teacher on duty.

  2. 3.2Right

    Break time belongs to each of us. We may choose how to spend it without disturbing others.

  3. 3.3Right

    You may move freely around the lyceum except in areas restricted for safety, including the basement, food preparation area, workshop, gym and other designated places.

  4. 3.4Prohibition

    Running on stairs, near windows or in other places unsuitable for games.

  5. 3.5Prohibition

    Pushing, throwing objects and using physical force.

  6. 3.6Prohibition

    Smoking at the lyceum.

  7. 3.7Prohibition

    Opening windows without permission, sitting on windowsills or leaning out of open windows. This is dangerous.

  8. 3.8Right

    If someone acts unlawfully towards you, you have the right to ask your class teacher, the teacher on duty or the lyceum administration for help.

Behaviour in the canteen

  1. 4.1Responsibility

    In the canteen, we are friendly and respect those around us.

  2. 4.2Responsibility

    We treat canteen staff with respect.

  3. 4.3Responsibility

    We come to the canteen after lessons at the designated time.

  4. 4.4Responsibility

    We speak quietly so we do not disturb people eating nearby.

  5. 4.5Responsibility

    We clear away our dishes after eating.

  6. 4.6Responsibility

    We take care of canteen property.

  7. 4.7Right

    You may bring breakfast from home to the canteen.

  8. 4.8Prohibition

    Entering the canteen wearing outdoor coats or carrying school bags.

Appearance

  1. 5.1Recommendation

    The 2021 order recommends business-style clothing for the lyceum.

  2. 5.2Recommendation

    The 2021 order recommends clothes that fit the child's height and express respect for oneself and society.

  3. 5.3Recommendation

    The 2021 order recommends avoiding cosmetics and jewellery in lessons.

  4. 5.4Recommendation

    The order recommends sportswear for PE rather than other lessons.

  5. 5.5Prohibition

    Wearing outdoor coats inside the lyceum without a particular reason.

  6. 5.6Responsibility

    We bring work clothes for practical technology lessons.

  7. 5.7Responsibility

    We wear formal school clothing for whole-school celebrations.

Behaviour on school trips

  1. 6.1Responsibility

    On the way to and from a trip, we follow road safety rules and stay off the carriageway.

  2. 6.2Prohibition

    Leaving the group's location on a trip without the group leader's permission.

  3. 6.3Responsibility

    If we feel unwell, we tell the group leader immediately.

  4. 6.4Responsibility

    On trips, we respect others and follow the group leader's instructions.

  5. 6.5Prohibition

    Touching unfamiliar objects that may be explosive.

  6. 6.6Prohibition

    Smoking, drinking alcohol or swimming in the river during a school trip.

Class duty responsibilities

  1. 7.1Responsibility

    Students on duty are appointed according to the class rota.

  2. 7.2Responsibility

    During breaks, the student on duty helps the teacher put up materials for the next lesson and hands out exercise books when asked.

  3. 7.3Responsibility

    At the end of the school day, students on duty prepare the classroom for the next day.

Test yourself

8 short scenarios.
Answers are not saved anywhere.

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