{"id":3537,"date":"2016-08-31T16:29:22","date_gmt":"2016-08-31T16:29:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/americanprepschool.com\/?page_id=3537"},"modified":"2026-06-04T12:10:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T05:10:12","slug":"section-1","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/americanprepschool.com\/?page_id=3537","title":{"rendered":"Some Basic Rules"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Basic Rules<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

At American Prep International School, Hatyai every student is expected to:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Keep his\/her locker clean and orderly. (<\/em>Maintaining clean lockers and common areas – toilets, hallways, stairs, etc. \u00a0indicates that \u00a0students are proud of their school).<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Wear his\/her uniform correctly and maintain a high standard of personal appearance. (If a student looks sharp, he\/she will be sharp<\/em><\/strong> and represent APIS in a worthy manner to the community.)<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Be on time and at the right place at the right time.\u00a0 Academic responsibility is exhibited by ensuring commitments are met. This means attending classes and activities according to the \u00a0APIS schedule.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Canteen Protocol<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Talking:\u00a0<\/strong>Talking is permitted in a moderate tone at the table during mealtime, but conversations should be conducted in English<\/span><\/p>\n

    Table Etiquette:<\/strong>\u00a0 Proper conduct and table etiquette is observed at all times.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Canteen Clean-up:<\/strong>\u00a0 It is the duty of every student to ensure their eating area is clean. Their tables and chairs are straight, their trash is picked up and their tables are free of dishes, and debris.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Cell Phones:<\/strong>\u00a0 Students are allowed to bring cell phones to campus to be used only during break and lunch time and must be turned off during class.\u00a0 Violation of this policy may result in confiscation of the phone and or loss of privilege. If the phone is confiscated it will only be returned to the parent.<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

    Classroom Protocol<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

    Computer games and music:\u00a0<\/strong>Playing computer games and listening to music on your laptop or other digital device during class time is only allowed with the express permission<\/u> of the subject teacher. Breaking of this rule may lead to temporary confiscation of the electronic device.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Boy-girl relationships<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    It is good for boys and girls to be friends and to socialize together. However, the school does not encourage boy and girl falling in love and pairing off by themselves. It is better just to be friends as part of the group. <\/span><\/p>\n

    One definite school rule is that there should be no physical contact between boys and girls. Holding hands, sitting or lying on someone’s shoulder or lap is strictly forbidden.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    Bathroom Sanitation<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

    One of the most important skills that can be learned is good sanitation. Good sanitation prevents illness and disease. All students are required to clean up after themselves when they use the bathroom. Flushing the toilet, wiping up any spills, and cleaning the sink are mandatory<\/u><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

    On-limits and off-limits areas<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Areas that are off limits to all students unless supervised by a member of the faculty are:<\/span><\/p>\n