1.1 The Sir Arthur Lewis Community College exists for the pursuit of learning and for the pursuit of excellence as its motto states. In order for it to achieve its purpose, students and staff must be able to work peacefully in an atmosphere which is conducive to freedom of thought and expression, respectful of the rights of others and the acceptance of constituted authority.

1.2 The Rules and Regulations for students, which follow, are intended to maintain the conditions necessary for learning and teaching, and to maintain the reputation and standing of the College.

2.1 No students of the College shall:

a) Disrupt teaching, study, research, administrative work, or prevent any member of the College and its staff from carrying on his/her work, or act in any way likely to cause such disruption or prevention;

b) Engage in the use of insulting or obscene language, or acts of insolence to members of the College community;

c) Engage in threatening violence to the person of any member of the College Community or his/her property;

d) Engage in acts of immorality or behaviour likely to be considered as sexual misconduct.

e) Use the College premises contrary to the Rules and Regulations or act in any way likely to cause such use;

f) Engage in any conduct, which is, or is likely to be detrimental to the purpose and function of the College.

2.2

a) Students are required to carry valid ID cards at all times while on the College premises.

b) Students are required to show their ID cards when requested to do so by Management staff, Library staff, Laboratory staff, Security Officers or any
other person(s) duly authorized by the College.

(c) Failure to produce a valid ID card when requested to do so by authorised personnel may result in expulsion from the College premises.

(d) Students are required immediately to report the loss of ID cards to the Registry and shall pay the necessary fee for such replacement.

2.3.

a) Students who drive motor vehicles on campus are expected to do so with due care and attention.

b) Parking or driving is prohibited on grass plots, tree plots, construction areas, or any place that will mar the landscaping of the campus, create a safety hazard, or interfere with the use of the College facilities.

(c) The responsibility for finding a legal parking space rests with the motor vehicle operator. Lack of space is not considered a valid reason for violation
of regulations.

d) All traffic and parking regulations must be obeyed at all times.

e) Loud music or loud noise from motor vehicles or from any other source is strictly prohibited on campus, save as otherwise permitted.

f) The College shall not be responsible for loss or damage to motor vehicles or any other private property.

3.0 Attendance

3.1 Students shall be required to attend classes at the hours prescribed by the College and to be regular and punctual in their attendance. In particular:

a) Students shall seek permission to be away from classes on any day or part thereof;

b) Students shall be required to attain the prescribed percentage of attendance in order to qualify for an award representing completion of studies from the College.

c) Students who require leave of absence for periods exceeding five (5) school days at any one time, must apply in writing to the Principal through the Dean/Co-ordinator, as applicable. They shall absent themselves neither before they have received a letter from the Principal approving the request nor for days in excess of the period authorised by the Principal;

d) Students who have been absent from classes for three (3) consecutive weeks without having submitted a medical certificate to the dean of the Division or Co-ordinator as is applicable, shall be considered as having withdrawn from the College.