Located in the heart of Mumbai, India, the American School of Bombay is a coeducational, independent, IB day school from Pre-K to Grade 12.
We emphasize the following expectations and consequences as examples of our culture of being responsible.
Students are expected to arrive at school and to be in class on time. When arriving late in the morning, students are expected to have a note from parents, and report to their divisional School Office for a tardy pass, so that we may remove their name from the absentee list. Students who are late to class and miss half of the period will be marked as absent.
Upon completion of scheduled classes and after school-sponsored activities, students are expected to leave the campus promptly. Students may stay after school to:
If further use of school facilities is necessary, a student must be supervised by a parent and obtain permission from the appropriate school principal.
If a student chooses to bring their mobile/cell phone to school, it must be kept in the student’s backpack or locked in his or her locker during the school day – arrival time to 3:30 pm, unless a teacher allows the student to use it for classwork. Students may come to the MS Office if they need to make a phone call. If a student is unwell then they must call their parent from the Health Office. For other uses of smartphones, please see the Responsible Use Policy.
Mobile phones can be used at appropriate times. Phones should not be used during scheduled instructional time and should be on silent while in class. For other uses of smartphones, please see the Responsible Use Policy. All students may use the phone in the office to contact parents if needed.
Students should only use their computers under specific guidance and direction by teachers or administrators. Unless working with a teacher, students should not use computers during break times or during lunch.
Students will be charged for all school property lost or willfully damaged.
The school recognizes that genuine feelings of affection may exist between students. However, public display of such affection should not offend fellow students, faculty, staff or guests at ASB. Students will refrain from inappropriate behavior such as intimate and prolonged embraces, kissing and similar actions offensive to the general public. This applies on campus, on school transportation and at school events.
Headphones do not contribute to an open and considerate learning environment. Headphones and personal entertainment devices may not be used at any time at ASB by Middle School students – arrival time to departure time – unless explicitly required for a class activity. They may be used on school transport to and from school. Rules for the use of earphones on school trips will be determined on a trip-by-trip basis.
Headphones can be used during Flex periods, breaks, lunch, with teacher permission and before or after school. Students should be aware of the social and respect issues associated with using headphones. If a student or adult is speaking to you, please remove them so you can interact and be respectful.
Food and drink are permitted in the building. Snacks can be consumed during breaks in the cafeteria, commons and supervised classrooms. Snacking in the commons and classrooms is a privilege given to our students, and it is the responsibility of every student to maintain hygiene/cleanliness within the school premises.
Students may have food from home delivered by parents or drivers. Students can only have local restaurants deliver with prior approval and permission of their divisional School Office. This includes deliveries before or after school.
Students will be assigned a locker and a lock on their first day of school. It is their responsibility to keep individual lockers clean and in good condition. Students are strongly advised not to bring valuables or money to the school, and to keep anything of personal value that is brought to school locked in the locker when it is not being used.
Do not share lock combinations. Mark all personal belongings with the last name. Computers, chargers, books and other personal belongings left in the halls will be taken to the Middle School Office lost and found.
If students find something, it must be turned in immediately to their divisional School Office. (Elementary / Middle School / High School) If students are missing something, they should check the place it was last seen then check with their divisional School Office.
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Our support, guidance, and concern for students developing into responsible citizens do not stop at the school gates. Students engaged in unlawful activity, acts of intimidation or physical violence, or cyberbullying and harassment, especially when other ASB students are involved, may be held responsible under school disciplinary guidelines.
Field trips are a part of many school programs. Parents are expected to sign a general release form for all CSR and other school field trips at the beginning of the year. Parents will be informed about each field trip and provided with the contact details of the teacher-in-charge. Parents and students are encouraged to speak with the teacher about upcoming field trips should they have any questions.
Our buses operate for your safety and convenience. Please familiarize yourself with the bus schedule at the beginning of the school year. In order to ensure the smooth running of our transportation schedule, we rely on your support and cooperation. Please stay familiar with ASBs School Bus Handbook. ASBs school vehicles are extensions of the ASB campus. All expectations, unless otherwise noted, apply to school transport as well. Please review and abide by the general guidelines below for bus riding.
The same expectations and responsibilities that apply at school apply to time spent waiting for and riding on the bus. Similarly, disciplinary concerns relating to the buses will be handled as they would be if they happened at school. Be on time for the bus. Wait at designated spots and off roadways for the bus. Board the bus by taking turns. Take a seat immediately once you have boarded the bus. Use a seat belt once seated. Stay seated at all times with head and arms inside the bus at all times. Be courteous at all times to the driver, attendant, your ASB peers and all passers-by outside of the bus. When exiting the bus at your drop-off point, be safety-conscious about traffic and obey all local street-crossing.
Buses operate for students’ safety and convenience. Buses on the Kurla Campus leave the school daily at 2.10 p.m. for Prekindergarten, and all other students including Sibling Care at 3:05 p.m. Late buses for students in activities after school depart at 4:05 p.m. To ensure the smooth running of our transportation schedule, we rely on students’ support and cooperation.
We expect that all of our students extend the same respect and courtesy to all members of ASB’s staff and faculty, on campus, while riding the bus, and off campus.
Please review and abide by the general guidelines below for bus riding:
Be Respectful
Use Safety
Show Self-Control
On the school bus, all of the school’s core values are in effect. Violations may lead to a temporary or permanent suspension from the bus.
Students are to remain on campus at all times during the school day. This includes remaining on campus while waiting for a “late” practice or activity. Students are permitted to leave campus and return when accompanied by an adult and with permission from their divisional School Office. If students must leave because of illness, they should report to the school nurse, who will call parents. If a student must leave campus for other reasons, a note from their parents will be required.
Rooms such as the MPH, Upper and Lower Learning Studios, and Black Box are primarily learning spaces. As such, food/ drink/gum are not allowed in these rooms unless specified by event organizers. If a student or student group organizes an event, adult permission must be obtained.
Students should make all cafeteria purchases with their Smart Card. If a student leaves or forgets his/her Smart Card at home they can give their ID number to the cafeteria cashier.
Students should produce their card at the school gate to register their entry and exit from campus. Students are expected to carry their ID cards with them at all times.
Throughout the year, students have the opportunity to plan and participate in school socials. These are held after school and they are marked on the calendars as “MS Social.” Students are expected to arrive on time for the social unless given express permission from the Associate Principal/Principal and are also expected to stay until the official ending time. If they need to leave early, students are expected to seek special permission from the supervising teacher/administrator.
Students are expected to use appropriate and respectful language at all times and in all contexts while at ASB.
Students are expected to treat all members of the ASB community and guests in a kind and considerate manner. They must refrain from using unkind or hurtful words and actions at all times.
Students are expected to be trustees of the environment and take responsibility for looking after our community.
ASB’s elevator is reserved for use by guests and by staff to transport food and supplies throughout the school. Students should use the stairs unless they have a permit from the Health Clinic, music teachers, or explicit permission from the MS Administrative Assistant, Associate Principal/Principal. This is always in effect including before and after school.
The purpose of ASB’s Dress Code is to support a positive learning environment. ASB wants to establish an environment that will be comfortable for students, conducive to learning and respectful of our host culture. In addition, we want students to take responsibility for dressing for school while maintaining autonomy. Students should be neatly dressed in clothing appropriate for a PK-12 school environment. The expectations and guidelines are as follows:
Examples of appropriate dress in a school setting include, but are not limited to, t-shirts, shorts, jeans, pants, skirts, leggings, sweatshirts, and collared shirts.
Students must come to school on PE days with their PE uniform and wear the uniform during PE class only. Students are encouraged to shower after PE classes for health reasons and out of courtesy to others.
Students must and wear athletic clothing with appropriate shoes (crocs, sandals, flip-flops are not permissible) and are required to bring a change of clothes. Students are encouraged to shower after P.E. classes for health reasons and out of courtesy to others.
Students are not permitted to bring toys, electronic devices, and other similar items to school, except for specific purposes or as pre-arranged. Pre-K and KG students may bring stuffed animals as transition and safety objects, but ALL students are required to keep their personal items in their cubbies or book bags during school hours. Toys may not be brought onto the playground.
Students are not permitted to drive to school.
Juniors and Seniors taking a regular course load will have the privilege of one period every other day called Flex that is unassigned. The contract below, which was written with student and faculty input, defines the expectations for Flex. Juniors and Seniors who agree to and follow these expectations will have the privilege.
Juniors and Seniors will use the Flex Study Period for the following reasons: Studying, meeting with teachers for assistance, meeting with the HS counselor or IB coordinator for college applications or IB related issues, socializing in appropriate areas, having a snack in the cafeteria or terrace, reading for pleasure, exercising or playing sports when the facilities are available and with the conditions listed here.
The school day begins at 8:30 A.M. for all upper school students, even if they have a flex period during the first block of the day. Students with a first period flex must sign in at the HS office.
Juniors and Seniors will use the following facilities as they need them:
Juniors and Seniors will use the following facilities under the defined conditions:
Use of Basketball and Tennis Facilities: These areas may be used only when there are no Ambani or ASB classes taking place, and only if there are at least two juniors or seniors present.c(If someone were to be injured this would ensure that there is someone there to go for help.)
Use of Learning Commons: The learning commons can be used during most Flex periods; students will need to adhere to the learning commons rules. These include keeping the area tidy, studying quietly and working collaboratively while respecting the purpose and atmosphere of the learning commons.
Use of Swimming Pool: The swimming pool may only be used under the following conditions: when there are no PE classes in progress, when there is a lifeguard present, and there are at least two students (buddy system).
Juniors and Seniors will:
Demonstrate that they can use the unscheduled time for academics, taking care of school business and a break, socialize or exercise in school. In addition, they will be disciplined and independent, avoid distracting others, demonstrate general politeness, positive attitudes, and appropriate noise levels.
Note: If a student has recently had a drop in grades they may be required to have a supervised Flex period.
