1. Parents Interaction

          True education seeks a continuum between the efforts made by the child, the parents and the school. Every time a child discovers a truth about the self or when they accomplish a milestone, a foundation is laid for the building of yet another discovery or creation. The work of parenting and teaching is to identify these moments and to provide space and encouragement for children to build upon their inherent strengths.

                   Since the experiences of the school and the home are equally significant for the development of all children, BIPS encourages harmonious interaction in thinking and approach between the parents at home and teachers in school. Thus, the school will continuously work to establish open channels of communication between home and school. From time to time, the school will organize a range of opportunities and activities for parents to interact with resource persons, teachers and school counselor. The overall purpose is to enable positive collaborative efforts to build on the child's strengths. Workshops, open parent interactive sessions and one-on-one parent teacher meetings provide ample scope for the respective caretakers to bring their best efforts forward for the development of the child. The school welcomes constructive suggestions and ideas from all parents to make their children's development more meaningful and real.

2. Partnership Between Home and School

          A supportive relationship between the school and the home is vital to ensure the successful education of each child. Parents are asked to work with the school by:

• ensuring their children abide by the school rules;
• actively participating in the life of the school;
• communicating effectively and positively with the school, including following the school's guidelines and ensuring the communication of any concerns occurs in an appropriate manner;
• supporting the work of the teachers;
• becoming familiar with the school's procedures, processes and events by reading the relevant material, particularly the circulars sent;
• knowing their child's homework expectations and providing an appropriate environment for homework to be done; not completing a child's work for him / her; and,
• ensuring attendance at school each day.

3. The 5 BEs for Better Education

          BE PRODUCTIVE                        BE RESPECTFUL

          BE PREPARED                           BE PUNCTUAL

          BE CO-OPERATIVE

4. General Guidelines for Parents / Guardians

• You are requested to co-operate with the school in its attempt to help your ward's progress by paying attention to his/her regularity, punctuality and discipline and by taking interest in his/her homework.
• You are requested to check the Almanac everyday and note the homework and other instructions in it. In case of small children, the parents are advised to check the bag of their wards to see if any notice / invitation has been issued.
• You are welcome to visit the Principal on Saturday between 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Other than Saturday, prior permission is required through telephonic consent. The teachers may be consulted on Wednesdays and Saturdays between 1:30 pm to 2:00 p.m. during Summer Schedule and 2:00 p.m to 2:30 p.m. during Winter Schedule. Emergency is always addressed with priority.
• You are requested not to enter the academic area to speak to your ward or a teacher.
• You are requested to examine the progress report carefully and see that your ward makes special efforts to improve in the deficient subjects.
• No amount of private tuition can substitute classroom teaching. If a student is attentive and regular in his/her duties, there may not be any need for private tuition. Private tuition generally reduces self-confidence, initiative of the student and time for self-study.
• Slow learners may take full advantage of acceleration classes, which are arranged by the school. Similarly, all proficient students should attend the special classes to improve their performance.
• Rules regarding uniforms with respect to cleanliness must be observed strictly throughout the academic year. The rule holds good for shoes and socks also.
• Any communication made by parents / guardians should be addressed to the Principal and not to the Home Room Teacher (Class Teacher) and all correspondence from the school to the parents must be through the Principal.
• Prompt acknowledgement will be appreciated when a warning note or circular is sent to you. Any information regarding the child should be conveyed to the authorities through school diary.
• You are requested to pick you ward from the school as soon as it gets over. The school authorities will not be responsible for the custody of the child after school hours.
• You are requested to see that your child abides by the rules of the school. In case of violation, disciplinary action will be taken.
• Any damage done to the school property will be made good by the student concerned, together with a fine imposed for such an offence.
• Criticism of the teacher or school in the presence of children should be scrupulously avoided because it causes them to lose respect for their teachers with the consequent failure to learn from them. It further retards his / her progress.
• No student will be exempted from physical exercise and games without a doctor's certificate and prior approval of the school authorities.
• It is not advisable to give the children valuable articles like expensive watches, fountain pens, fancy stationery, mobile phones, i-pods, calculators and jewellery etc. to bring to school. In case of any loss of valuables or other articles, the school authorities will try their best to trace these but shall not undertake any responsibility for the loss.
• All students are expected to join the school on the notified date at the beginning of the school term. A fine of Rs. 10 /- will be imposed for absence on the reopening date, unless the Principal is informed before the beginning of the term and satisfied about the reason.
• Students will not leave before the end of the term, which officially ends after the flag assembly on the last day. Parents and guardians will appreciate that absence during term is not in the best interest of the student.
• Leave may be granted to your ward only on the following grounds:

1. In case of serious illness or death of a very near relative.
2. For the condolence visits if the student is the only male member of the family and his presence is essential according to the custom.
3. To attend the marriage of his / her own brother, sister or brother / sister of either parent.
4. To perform the tika ceremony of his sister if he is the eldest brother in the family.

• Permission to write only the test/ assessment and remain absent for the rest of time will not be granted.
• You are required to inform the school if there is any change in address or telephone numbers or mobile numbers.
• Children, when sick, should not be sent to school to attend tests / classes.
• You are requested to encourage your children to speak in English.

5. Visiting Hours

          The school would like parents to maintain a close rapport with the teachers and meet the Principal or teachers. Parent-Teacher Meeting dates are mentioned in the almanac.

                   In case you wish to communicate with the teachers, you are requested to use the 'Parent's Remarks' pages given in the Almanac so that we are able to address your requests/queries satisfactorily. You may also meet the teachers by prior appointment in school as per the timings mentioned in the almanac.

                   However, you are requested not to call up the school reception with a request to the teacher to attend to you on telephone during school hours (except in case of emergency) as this disrupts the routine of the school.

                   Parents are strongly encouraged to meet the teachers on the specified days only. This is to avoid disappointment arising from teachers being engaged in the class. Parents are requested not to go directly to the class to meet the teachers.

            For taking appointment with the Principal, please call the school or write in your child's almanac.  The teacher will then communicate giving the date and time of appointment. Please do abide by the day and time allotted for a meeting.