General School Rules and Regulations
1. Attendance and Punctuality
Pupils must attend school at the scheduled times and are responsible for completing assignments and examinations on time. Latecomers may be required to be accompanied by parents for explanation.
2. Behavior
Pupils are expected to treat everyone with kindness, speak respectfully, and listen to teachers. Actions such as clinging, holding hands, or damaging school property are prohibited.
3. Dress Code
Pupils must maintain a clean and tidy appearance, keeping their hair neat. Specific rules may apply to hairstyles, hair dye, and make-up, emphasizing a natural and modest appearance.
4. Academic Conduct
Pupils must complete all assigned exercises and examinations. Fraudulent practices, such as copying during exams, are serious offenses.
5. School Environment
Pupils are expected to be prepared for lessons and to keep the school environment clean.
Academic Regulations
6. Assignments and Examinations
Pupils must fulfill all academic requirements, including assignments, tests, and examinations, at the scheduled times.
7. Academic Performance
Failure to achieve a standard average mark may require a pupil to repeat a class, often following a warning and a discussion with parents or guardians.
8. Cheating
Copying or any form of fraudulent practice during exams is a serious offense and may lead to termination from the exam.
National Policies and Context
9. Fee-Free Education
In 2014, the government introduced a fee-free primary education policy, making it easier for children to access schooling by waiving registration and exam fees.
10. Education System
Tanzania follows a 7-year primary education system, which serves as the foundation for the rest of the educational structure.
How Rules Are Implemented
11. School-Specific Rules
While national guidelines exist, each school may implement its own specific rules and regulations that supplement these general principles, often provided in a school handbook or on the school website.
12. Parental Involvement
Parents play a crucial role in ensuring their children adhere to school rules and are often invited to discuss disciplinary issues.