Admission to DMI ST. Joseph Matriculation School is restricted by certain policies of the management and by the conditions of age, ability and conduct of the candidate. Hence applicants for admission may be given an oral / written test at the time of admission. The decision of the school authorities regarding the entrance test shall be final
Admission are made in Pre-KG, LKG, UKG classes and for Standards I to IX. For direct admissions children should satisfy the Age Rule i.e., 2+ for nursery, 3+ for LKG on or before 31st of July of the year of admission. Students coming from unrecognized institution will not be admitted. Two passport size photos, Xerox copy of the Birth Certificate, Aadhar Card and Community Certificate, Original Copy of Transfer Certificate should be produced at the time of admission.
Procedure for LKG includes a personal meeting with the child and parents to verify the certificates and to brief the rules and regulations of the school. An entrance test will be conducted in Tamil, English and Maths for the students seeking admission for UKG to IX standard and those who are selected on merit alone will be admitted in the school.
Application for admission should be made on the prescribed form by parents or guardian who will be responsible to the head of the school for the pupil’s conduct, punctuality, regular attendance, progress in school and payment of fees.
The Principal reserves the right of refusing admission to a pupil without ascribing any reason in it. He also reserves the right to discontinue, the studies of any pupil whose conduct and academic performance is not satisfactory.
School academic session is from June to April. Academic year comprises of three terms
Michaelmas holidays at the termination of 1st Term consist of 10 or 11 days and will be tentatively from 22nd September. Christmas holidays at the termination of 2nd Term will consist of 12 or 13 days and will be tentatively from 22nd December. Summer holidays at the termination of 3rd Term coinciding with the conclusion of Annual Examination consist of 45 to 50 days.
As regular attendance is an important element for successful school work, no student should absent himself / herself from class without sufficient reasons. No special / extra classes will be conducted for students absent during regular classes (both theory and practical).
In case of serious illness, the Principal must be informed on time, and leave application should be accompanied by a Doctor Certificate. Long absence from the school without prior intimation will be viewed seriously. They are liable to be removed from the roll.
Absent due to illness are any other reasons should be intimated at once. Prior permission is required for leave, even for short period of a day or two. Leave letter should be produced to the Principal, on the next day after countersigned by the class teacher.
Pupils will not be allowed to leave the school during the working hours. In case of emergency, the parent or the guardian should seek permission from the Principal personally.
Absence for tests or examinations must be avoided. Absence for any reason other than sickness justified by Doctor Certificate, will be considered as failed.
Students and teachers have to attend the morning assembly and join the prayers. Those who happen to come late shall not enter the class, but report to the Principal / Teacher designate and get marked in the late attendance column in handbook. Routine late coming will be viewed seriously. Sick and unhealthy students and those suffering from contagious diseases will not be permitted to attend the classes.
