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In dealing with negligent or unruly students, the Principal has the authority to place such students on probation for a period of not more than one month.

Principals shall follow the procedure outlined hereunder as a normal procedure, without being bound by it in all cases:

1. The student should be given extensive counsel and advice by his/her home-room Teacher or faculty advisor, and by the Counsellor, Principal, or Vice-Principal.
2. The parents should be advised by letter of the seriousness of the situation, the possibility of suspension, or expulsion. Wherever possible, a conference should be arranged between the parents and staff members concerned.
3. If, at the end of the probationary period, there has not been satisfactory improvement the Principal shall advise the Superintendent who will assist in determining the appropriate action to be taken.