GCIHS Student Handbook 2023 - 2024

Ghana Christian International High School
Student Handbook
Version 1.3.160723
1 CONTENTS
1 CONTENTS 1
2 INTRODUCTION 5
3 MISSION , VISION AND CORE VALUES 5
3.1 MISSION 5
3.2 VISION 5
3.3 CORE VALUES 5
4 BRIEF HISTORY 5
5 SCHOOL MOTTO 7
6 SCHOOL CREST 7
7 HONOUR CODE 8
8 STATEMENT OF BELIEF 8
9 ADMISSIONS 9
9.1 ADMISSIONS PROCEDURE (Senior High School) 9
9.2 ADMISSIONS PROCEDURE (Junior High School) 9
10 LOCATION AND CONTACTS 9
10.1 SOTA CAMPUS 9
10.2 POMAA-ADEISO CAMPUS 10
11 SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME 10
11.1 THE DISCIPLESHIP, CHAPLAINCY, COUNSELLING AND MENTORSHIP DEPARTMENT 10
11.1.1 DISCIPLESHIP 10
11.1.2 CHAPLAINCY 10
11.1.3 COUNSELLING 11
11.1.4 MENTORSHIP 11
11.2 SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT PRACTICES AND ACTIVITIES 11
11.3 SCHOOL HYMN 11
12 ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES 12
12.1 GCIHS JUNIOR SCHOOL PROGRAMME 12
12.2 GCIHS SENIOR SCHOOL PROGRAMMES 12
12.2.1 Cambridge Assessment International Education 12
12.2.2 West African Examinations Council 13
12.3 EXAMINATIONS AND GRADING 13
12.4 REPEATING THE ACADEMIC YEAR 13
13 ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES 14
13.1 CLASS ATTENDANCE 14
13.2 CLASS PARTICIPATION 14
13.3 ACADEMIC EFFORT 14
13.4 QUALITY OF WRITTEN WORK 14
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13.5 ATTITUDE TOWARDS ACADEMIC WORK 14
13.6 HOMEWORK 14
13.7 STUDY TIMES 15
13.7.1 PREP REGULATIONS 15
13.8 STATIONERY AND TEXTBOOKS 15
13.9 PERSONAL COMPUTERS 15
13.10 COMMUNITY SERVICE 16
13.11 LIBRARY 16
13.11.1 LIBRARY REGULATIONS 16
13.12 HONOURS 16
13.12.1 PRINCIPAL'S HONOUR ROLL 16
13.12.2 CERTIFICATE OF MERIT 16
13.12.3 PRIZES & AWARDS 16
13.12.4 HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA 17
13.13 COUNSELLING 17
13.14 PRIVATE LESSONS 17
13.15 WITHDRAWALS 17
13.16 TERTIARY APPLICATION REQUESTS 17
14 EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 17
14.1 SPORTS & GAMES 17
14.2 CLUBS & ACTIVITIES 18
14.3 ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS AND OLYMPIADS 18
15 CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 18
16 PREFECTS & MONITORS 19
17 HEALTH CARE 19
17.1 MEDICATION AUTHORISATION FORM 19
17.2 REPORTING ILL-HEALTH 20
17.3 HEALTH EXEATS 20
18 ARRIVING AND LEAVING THE SCHOOL COMPOUND 20
18.1 BEGINNING OF TERM 21
18.2 GENERAL EXEAT 21
18.3 MIDTERM 21
18.4 END OF TERM 21
19 SCHOOL TIMES AND SCHEDULES 21
19.1 WEEKDAY SCHEDULE 23
19.2 SATURDAY SCHEDULE 23
19.3 SUNDAY SCHEDULE 24
19.4 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE 25
20 SCHOOL KIT 25
20.1 SCHOOL UNIFORMS 26
20.2 HOUSE ATTIRE 26
20.3 CEREMONIAL UNIFORM 26
20.4 CHURCH ATTIRE 26
20.5 FOOTWEAR 26
20.6 ID CARDS 26
21 APPEARANCE, DEPORTMENT AND RESPECT FOR OTHERS 27

21.1 REGULATIONS FOR ALL STUDENTS 27
21.2 REGULATIONS FOR BOYS 27
21.3 REGULATIONS FOR GIRLS 28
22 RULES OF RESIDENCE 28
22.1 DORMITORIES 28
22.2 POCKET MONEY 29
22.3 FEEDING 29
22.3.1 DINING HALL 29
22.3.1.1 Dining Hall Regulations 30
22.3.1.2 Before Meals Prayer 30
22.3.1.3 After Meals Prayer 30
22.3.2 NON-SCHOOL PROVIDED FOOD 30
22.4 VISITING 31
22.5 PHONE CALLS 31
23 DISCIPLINE 32
23.1 SERIOUS OFFENCES 32
23.1.1 ACADEMIC DISHONESTY 32
23.1.2 VANDALISM 32
23.1.3 SMOKING 33
23.1.4 ALCOHOL, ILLEGAL DRUGS, PRESCRIPTION DRUGS POSSESSION AND
CONSUMPTION 33
23.1.5 INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN STUDENTS 33
23.1.6 TRUANCY 33
23.1.7 THEFT 34
23.1.8 LOCKING OF DORMS 34
23.1.9 WILLFULLY COMPROMISING THE SECURITY OF THE SCHOOL 34
23.1.10 OFFENCES AND SANCTIONS 34
23.1.11 DEFINITIONS OF SANCTIONS 38
23.1.11.1 Counselling 38
23.1.11.2 Detention 39
23.1.11.3 Community service 39
23.1.11.4 Internal suspension 39
23.1.11.5 External suspension 39
23.1.11.6 Dismissal 39
23.1.11.7 Deferred Dismissal 39
23.1.11.8 Restitution 39
23.1.11.9 Confiscation 40
23.1.11.10 Withholding of item 40
23.1.11.11 Parent Conferences 40
23.1.11.12 Bonds of Good Behaviour 40
23.1.11.13 Withdrawal of the Opportunity to Represent the School 40
23.1.12 DISPENSING DISCIPLINARY MEASURES 40
23.1.12.1 Prefects 40
23.1.12.2 Staff 41
23.1.12.3 Disciplinary Committee 41
23.1.12.4 Senior Management 41

23.1.13 HANDLING OF DISCIPLINARY CASES 41
23.1.13.1 Direct Sanctions 41
23.1.13.2 Referral to Disciplinary Committee 41
24 THE NATIONAL ANTHEM 42
25 THE NATIONAL PLEDGE 42

2 INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Ghana Christian International High School (GCIHS). This handbook provides general
information about GCIHS, sets out guidelines for the spiritual, physical and academic development of our
students, and outlines the rules and regulations of the school. We sincerely hope and pray that all your
interactions with Ghana Christian International High School will be blessed and fruitful.
3 MISSION , VISION AND CORE VALUES

3.1 MISSION
Our mission is to educate young people in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, preparing them for
university study and the workplace, providing an environment for enriched academic growth and
development, whilst focusing on each student as a unique creation of God.
3.2 VISION
Our vision is to produce Godly top intellectuals who become the value based leaders in their generation
and be the best or among the best secondary schools in Ghana academically, as well as being uniquely
evangelical.
3.3 CORE VALUES

We subscribe to the following core values:
1. The Lordship of Jesus Christ

2. Being committed to and living a consistent Christ-like life
3. Hardwork and discipline
4. Care for the spiritual, physical and emotional development of all
5. Creating an engaging Christian community.
The school subscribes to the truths of Christianity as revealed in the Bible.
4 BRIEF HISTORY
Ghana Christian International High School was born out of a vision God gave the Adei family (Stephen and
Georgina; their children Stephen Jnr, Eunice, Priscilla and Timothy). They were convinced that Ghana
needed an academically strong high school, but one built on Christian foundation. That vision was shared
with an increasing circle of Christian friends in Ghana, such as the late Rev. Bernard E. Marbell and Dr.
Mrs. De-Anne M. Marbell, and many others. Spurred on by Mr. Geoffrey Deane and friends in Australia,
today GCIHS is at the forefront in training Christian leaders of the future as reflected in the school’s motto,
“For God, Family and Country”.
In October 2000, GCIHS started with fifteen students and five full time teachers in the New Achimota area
of Accra.
For two years, the Principal, Dr. Louvenia Magee Gafney of blessed memory, a missionary from Maryland,
USA, laid the foundation for the Christian school. She previously had the experience of establishing
Christian schools in Asia and South America.

The founders, Stephen and Georgina Adei acquired a 33-acre property at Sota, on the Dodowa-Afienya
road, where permanent premises of the Sota Campus of GCIHS now stands. In October 2007 the school
officially relocated to the quiet and rural environment of Sota.
School enrollment expanded rapidly after this under the second Principal of the Senior School, Mrs. Vivian
Campbell. Much of the administrative and academic systems and structures were put in place during this
time to actualize the mission and vision of the school. It was a period of sacrifice, multitasking and hard
work on the part of staff, parents and students alike.
In 2013, Mrs. Mabel Arthur succeeded Mrs. Vivian Campbell as the Senior School Principal. Mrs. Vivian
Campbell then became the first Principal of the Junior school that started with 22 students and 5 full time
teachers that same year. Ms. Vivian Bawuah became the next Senior School Principal and oversaw the
school before and through the Covid-19 Pandemic. The current Junior School Principal is Mr. John
Benjamin Eshun and the current Senior School Principal is Ms Akua Addo-Boadu.

During this same period, Mr. Andrews Adei, supervised the completion of the Pomaa-Adeiso Campus
(PAC) to start a community-based secondary school at Hwiremoase in Adansi, Ashanti Region. Ms.
Beatrice Dei was the first Principal of GCIHS PAC. The next Principal of GCIHS PAC, was Mrs. Vivian
Campbell followed by the current Principal of GCIHS PAC, Mr. Gilbert Mantey.
From 15 students in a converted house in Achimota to over 1300 students in two campuses, the Lord has
indeed blessed GCIHS as it continues to educate young people in the nurture and admonition of God.
GCIHS has graduated students since 2003 and our alumni are found in universities and in the workplace
both in Ghana, and abroad. We thank the Almighty God for what he has done and continues to do in the
lives of the entire GCIHS family to the glory of His name. We also thank all parents/guardians who have
entrusted us with their children/wards through the years.
5 SCHOOL MOTTO
The GCIHS School motto is: “For God, Family and Country”.
The school’s motto is undergirded by the prayer of the founders and promoters that the products of GCIHS
will emerge as transformational, spiritual servant leaders of their generation who will make a difference in
the kingdom of God, their families and their country.
6 SCHOOL CREST
The crest reflects the elements of the school motto, consisting of the cross on which Jesus Christ died for
the salvation of mankind, a family to which we all belong as well as signifying the body of Christ, an open
bible which signifies the pursuit of spiritual and academic knowledge, and the map of Ghana lighted by a
torch symbolising the Church as a light to the world.
7 HONOUR CODE
All our students by virtue of accepting the offer to join the school ascribe and will be held accountable to the
schools honour code:
I agree to the standard, principles and honour by which I shall conduct myself at all times within the school
community.
I admit that stealing, lying and cheating are unacceptable within and outside the school community.
I undertake not to steal, lie or cheat, involve myself in alcohol, narcotic drugs, sex or occultism and will not
allow anyone to do the same in my presence or to my knowledge and pledge to report any such conduct or
be held responsible severally.
GCIHS is a place of high integrity and in keeping with the mission and vision of the school, any breach of
this code of honour will result in serious consequences including dismissal.
● Stealing involves taking something that belongs to another person without his/her knowledge and
prior explicit permission.
● Lying is the intentional misrepresentation of facts.
● Cheating is any form of academic dishonesty (be it, examination’s, quizzes, assignment’s, projects,
etc.). It occurs when one uses or takes credit for the work of another person, whether the material
be directly copied or superficially disguised (plagiarism).
This code of honour makes me responsible for my own actions, constantly reminding me of the value of
good judgement and of the importance of absolute integrity.
8 STATEMENT OF BELIEF
The school seeks to make God’s Good News known to its students and to encourage them to meet God
daily through the Bible and in prayer. The school subscribes to the following as truths of Christianity as
revealed in the Holy Bible.
● We believe in the unity of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (II Cor. 13:14, I Tim. 2:5).
● We believe in the sovereignty of God in creation, providence, revelation, and final judgement (Gen.
1:1. John 3:16, Heb. 1:1-2, 10:27).
● We believe in divine inspiration and the entire trustworthiness of the Holy Bible and its supreme
authority in all matters of faith and conduct (II Tim. 3:16-17).
● We believe in the sinfulness and guilt of all men since the fall that rendered them subject to God’s
wrath and condemnation (Rom. 3:23. 6:23).
● We believe in redemption from the guilt, penalty, and power of sin solely through the sacrificial death
of the Lord Jesus Christ, the Incarnate Son of God, as our representative and substitute (Eph. 2:8-9,
John 1:12, Rom. 8:1-2).
● We believe in the bodily resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ from the dead and His ascension to
the right hand of the Father (1Cor 15: 3-5).
● We believe in the necessity of the work of the Holy Spirit to make the death of the Lord Jesus Christ
effective to the individual sinner, granting him repentance toward God and faith in the Lord Jesus
(John 16:8-11).

● We believe in the justification of the sinner only by the Grace of God through faith in Christ alone
(Eph 2:8-9).
● We believe in the indwelling and work of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer. (John 16:13).
● We believe in the one Holy and Universal Church to which all true believers belong as one body in
Christ (1Cor 12:12-13).
● We believe in the personal return of the Lord Jesus Christ and wait expectantly for His return (Rev
22:10-13, 20).
9 ADMISSIONS
GCIHS has a first come, first served policy regarding admissions. It is our policy not to favour those who
show the highest academic results in our entrance exams over others due to the fact that we believe in
working to bring out the full potential of all our students regardless of their background.
9.1 ADMISSIONS PROCEDURE (Senior High School)

● Prospective students should have completed nine (9) years basic education in any accredited
system. SHS starts from Year 10/SHS 1/Form 4
● Complete the online application with the required attachments and return them by the given date.
● Take an entrance examination based on JHS syllabus and obtain passes in all three (3) subjects i.e.
Mathematics, Science and English.
● Accept an admission offer by paying a non-refundable admission fee. Students who obtain a place
eventually will have to lodge copies of certificates obtained in e.g. BECE, Junior High School
Diploma etc.
● Students apply for the GCE Advanced Level course with their GCE Ordinary Level / IGCSE results.
9.2 ADMISSIONS PROCEDURE (Junior High School)

● Prospective students should have completed six (6) years primary education in any accredited
system. JHS starts from Year 7/JHS 1/Form 1.
● Complete the online application with the required attachments and return them by the given date.
● Take an entrance examination based on Primary school syllabus and obtain passes in both
Mathematics and English.
● Accept an admission offer by paying a non-refundable admission fee.
10 LOCATION AND CONTACTS

School website: www.gcihs.edu.gh
10.1 SOTA CAMPUS

● GCIHS Sota Campus is on the Dodowa-Afienya Road, Shai Osudoku District, Greater Accra
Region.
● P. O. Box DD 66, Dodowa, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
● Digital Address: GO-0166-3100
● SHS: 0307 079 798 / 0276 120 444

10.2 POMAA-ADEISO CAMPUS
● Pomaa-Adeiso Campus at Hwiremoase (Cape Coast - Obuasi road), Asokwa District, Ashanti
Region.
● P. O. Box 30, Adansi Fomena, Ashanti Region
● Digital Address: A2-0417-1210
● 0208 275 586
11 SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

In operating the tenets of the Christian faith, and to inculcate Christian principles, students are required to:
● Memorise scripture each week.

● Attend devotion, bible study, mentorship, hymn/song practice and vespers and Sunday worship
service at designated times.
● Take their turn leading devotion and vespers for which they must prepare adequately with the help
of the Chaplain or Sacristans.
● Be present at lectures, seminars etc. organised for spiritual development.
● Exhibit Christian character in all they say and do.
11.1 THE DISCIPLESHIP, CHAPLAINCY, COUNSELLING AND

MENTORSHIP DEPARTMENT
The Discipleship, Chaplaincy, Counselling and Mentorship Department (DCCM) is the central hub for all
things concerning the spiritual growth and mental well being of our staff and students.
The goal of the DCCM Department is to, “Make disciples of students by teaching them the core teachings
of Christ to present them matured in Christ.” (Colossians 1:28, Matthew 28:18-20)
11.1.1 DISCIPLESHIP
The focus of the discipleship program is to help students to be able to walk with Christ and grow like Him.
The program gives new students the needed help on how to adjust to the Christian High system. The
program also provides students with the enabling environment to cope with life away from home and
flourish in all environments they may find themselves in.
11.1.2 CHAPLAINCY
The key aim of the chaplaincy is to help students:
● Come to Christ
● Abide in Christ
● Go out and share the Good News of Christ to others
The activities outlined within the chaplaincy program aim at achieving the following:
● Worship
● Fellowship
● Edification and
● Evangelism.

11.1.3 COUNSELLING
The counselling unit as a part of DCCM aims to:
● Assist students in management of psychosocial issues

● Help new students cope and adjust to boarding school life
● Assist students to develop strategies for learning
● Discuss students’ career interest and goals
● Facilitate group counselling sessions
● Provide relevant information or resources specific to student’s needs
● Assisting students to set goals and adopt strategies to address their issues
● Refer students to other healthcare professionals where appropriate.
11.1.4 MENTORSHIP
The mentorship program is central to all school activities. All students are divided into small groups of
around 10 members and assigned to one staff mentor. They meet with their staff mentor and read the Word
of God, discuss social topics and follow up on academic progress. This encourages students to have adult
figures to look up to while away from their parents as well as foster better relationships between staff and
students.
The content of the program helps to practically deal with issues of character, personal organisation as well
as specific individual challenges.
11.2 SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT PRACTICES AND ACTIVITIES

● Quiet time
● Morning Devotion
● Vespers
● Sunday church service
● Mentorship/Bible study for students
● Discipleship class
● Half night prayer vigils at least two times a term
● Retreats
● Relationship Seminars
● Prayer force meetings
● Prefects’ induction service
● Christmas service
● Commendation service
11.3 SCHOOL HYMN

Verse 1:
Who will not fear Him
This great and mighty God of gods
Creator of heaven, earth, sea and sky
Great Father, Spirit, Son
One God in trinity
We will forever Your name praise
Chorus:

Praise Him for His faithfulness
Praise Him for His kindness
He never changes from age to age
Magnify the Lord with me
Let’s exalt His name together,
And give Him all that’s due His name
Verse 2:
Come you needy, come you bruised
Come you poor and come you rich
Sound your loudest shout, rejoicing ever
Unto Him who knows all things
Both in secret and in light
Worship Him with reverence awe
12 ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
12.1 GCIHS JUNIOR SCHOOL PROGRAMME
The school runs the Ghana JHS curriculum blended with the Cambridge Secondary 1 in Year 7-9 (Grade
7-9). The following courses are run the the JHS:
1. English Language
2. French
3. Ghanaian Language and Culture (Asante Twi)
4. Core Science
5. Social Studies/Global Perspectives
6. Home Science
7. Mathematics
8. Music
9. Physical Education
10. I.C.T.
International Certificate Exams
1. ABRSM - Associated Board of the Royal School of Music (Theory and Practical) - UK
2. IC3 Digital literacy Certificate
12.2 GCIHS SENIOR SCHOOL PROGRAMMES

The school offers three major programmes grouped under two examination bodies. When a student enters
year 10 they will need to select their examination body of choice. The school also offers SAT tuition for
interested students.
12.2.1 Cambridge Assessment International Education

The course offerings are:
● GCE Ordinary Level (O-Level) Arts and Science in Years 10 and 11.
● GCE Advanced Level (A-Level) Arts and Science in Years 12 and 13.

12.2.2 West African Examinations Council
The course offerings for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in years 10, 11
and 12 are:
● General Arts
● Business
● Science
12.3 EXAMINATIONS AND GRADING
LETTER GRADE SCORE GPA INTERPRETATION
A* 90 – 100 4.0 Excellent
A+ 85 – 89 4.0 Very Good
A 80 – 84 3.75 Very Good
B+ 75 – 79 3.50 Good
B 70 – 74 3.00 Good
C+ 65 – 69 2.75 Quite Good
C 60 – 64 2.00 Quite Good
D+ 55 – 59 1.75 Credit
D 50 – 54 1.00 Credit
E 40 – 49 0.00 Weak
F/U 0 – 39 0.00 Fail/ Unclassified
Homework, class tests, class work and projects make up a total of 30% for continuous assessment. All
assignments are compulsory.
Students write exams upon completion of topics and sections, these exams are referred to as progressives
and add up to 70%.
Classwork and progressives add up to 100% at the end of term. Students take mock exams before any
major external exams.
12.4 REPEATING THE ACADEMIC YEAR

Students whose termly GPA falls below 1.00 at the end of the school year shall be asked to repeat the
class.

13 ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES
13.1 CLASS ATTENDANCE
Students must be in class punctually and ready with all items needed for the work at hand. Students should
be seated before the teacher enters the class. If you are delayed by another teacher, you must get a note
from that teacher.
13.2 CLASS PARTICIPATION

Students in the classroom environment are expected to:
● Be alert
● Be active and make contributions to the lesson
● Be articulate and informed
● Exhibit cooperative teamwork
● Work diligently on their own
● Listen attentively to their teacher and follow instructions
● Listen to anyone in class who is asked to speak and not ridicule anybody’s contribution
13.3 ACADEMIC EFFORT

Academic effort is seen as completing tasks such as homework or classwork on time, preparing for tests &
projects effectively, having the willingness to try and not give up and to make up for any work missed.
13.4 QUALITY OF WRITTEN WORK

Work submitted by students is expected to be legible, neat and orderly with formal features e.g. margins,
dates, titles etc. Notebooks and exercise books are to be kept in good condition at all times.
13.5 ATTITUDE TOWARDS ACADEMIC WORK

Students are to have the right attitude to academic work such as:
● Paying attention/being focused
● Showing interest in lesson/subject
● Being enthusiastic about academic work
● Following instructions/directions
● Not distracting/disrupting others
● Being considerate of other learners
● Doing honest and independent work
● Not copying the work of others
● Taking responsibility for their own learning.
13.6 HOMEWORK
All students receive prep notebooks into which they write down assignments and their due dates. There
shall be no excuse for not doing or handing in homework, except for medical reasons verified by the
school's medical staff. Exercise books handed in to teachers must be in good condition. Teachers may
refuse to mark homework in exercise books covered with graffiti or otherwise mutilated.

13.7 STUDY TIMES
Study times include all instances when a student does not have a class with a teacher during class hours,
prep times and supervised study periods. Students are expected to spend these times in quiet individual
study. They are not periods for conversation or reading story books. Teachers may engage students in
tutorials and address individual learning needs during these times.
Study is the main business of a student at school. As such all classes are compulsory except when proper
permission has been obtained to be absent, e.g. in the case of illness.
During class hours:
1. Leaving the classroom to drink water and/or visit the washroom should be kept to the barest
minimum.
2. The corridors must be free of students and quiet except when the bell goes for changing over
lessons so as not to disturb other students.
13.7.1 PREP REGULATIONS

Below are prep rules that are aimed at making and enhancing the study experience of students .
1. Prep is compulsory and shall be held in the students’ regular classroom and at his/her desk.
2. Students shall be seated five (5) minutes before the bell goes for the commencement of prep.
3. Students shall have all materials needed for their prep ready and by their side.
4. Students shall not leave their desks to look for materials they have forgotten or feel they need
during the process of study.
5. Students shall observe silent and independent study.
6. Students shall not have discussions or ask for clarification on study material or ask for anything from
other students.
7. Students shall not walk about for any reason except for going to the washrooms.
8. Students shall not rise or sit to pack study materials before the bell is rung for prep over. Students
can only pack their books and move around after the closing prep bell is heard.
9. Students shall only drink water during prep and not bring any other type of food or drinks.
10. Chromebooks can be used during prep only with explicit permission from the academic team.
11. Story books and other non-academic materials should not be used during prep.
13.8 STATIONERY AND TEXTBOOKS

Each new student will receive an initial allocation of exercise books, notebooks and jotters.
The subject teacher will inspect and sign a student’s old exercise / notebooks to enable the student to
obtain a new one from the Academic office. Students must ensure that all exercise books, notebooks and
textbooks are covered for protection.
13.9 PERSONAL COMPUTERS

All students are allowed to have personal chromebooks in school. Chromebooks are to be used for
academic purposes and not for entertainment. No other kind of laptop or electronic device is admissible.
Students are allowed to bring one (1) set of corded over-ear earphones. Wireless/bluetooth earphones are
not allowed. Wired in-ear earphones are not allowed.
Students are to report to the Principal and the IT Department upon arrival at school, to log in the details of
their chromebook. Guidelines for the use of chromebooks are set out in the chromebook policy.

Students should note that the abuse of the use of chromebooks will lead to banning the student from having
a personal chromebook at school or lead to restricted usage.
13.10 COMMUNITY SERVICE

As students draw closer to their final year in school, they are required to offer community service. This is an
opportunity to give back to the community and to develop empathy. At GCIHS participating in community
service activities is a requirement to qualify for the GCIHS High School Diploma.
13.11 LIBRARY
The library comprises books, past exam questions, computers, internet access, magazines, periodicals,
newspapers, as well as educational information and advertisements. Food, liquids and bags are not
allowed in the library.
13.11.1 LIBRARY REGULATIONS

1. Students must enter with only exercise books in which they make notes, but cannot take their
textbooks as copies of their textbooks are already in the library.
2. Each student must bring their own wired over-ear headphones to use in the library.
3. There must be no discussions/noise/conversations in the library and students must not access
non-academic sites.
Contact the librarian for assistance if need be.
13.12 HONOURS
13.12.1 PRINCIPAL'S HONOUR ROLL

For each term, students with GPA 3.50 or more and no C grade will be put on the Principal’s Honour Roll.
13.12.2 CERTIFICATE OF MERIT

Students with a GPA of 3.0 and above with C grades will receive a Certificate of Merit.
13.12.3 PRIZES & AWARDS

Prizes other than those for academic performance are also awarded. These include:
● Demonstration of Christian Character
● Best Improved Student
● Public and Community Spiritedness
● Best All-Round Student
● Sports and Games
● Good Work as Prefect
Students are encouraged to aspire to these honours.

13.12.4 HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
At the completion of the GCIHS high school program, students may receive either a High School Diploma
or a certificate of Completion. Students who have been with the school for the 3 year WASSCE programme
or the 4 year A Level programme qualify for the High School Diploma.
13.13 COUNSELLING
Both academic and social counselling are available to students. Depending on the area of need, a student
can see the Dean DCCM, Principals, Vice Principals, Class Advisors, Mentors, Dorm Staff or any staff
member with whom the student feels comfortable as a first step.
Typically Open Days are held at midterm and the schedule is on the school calendar. Parents are required
to attend, before taking their child/wards home at midterm. It is an opportunity for parents to meet teachers
to discuss individual students’ progress, even when there is no cause for concern.
Parents shall be invited to discuss the academic progress or behaviour of their wards when the need
arises. Parents can also book appointments to discuss their child’s progress. At these times, any needs for
private/individual lessons shall be discussed and assessed.
13.14 PRIVATE LESSONS

Parents and students must not make private arrangements or pay money to teachers for private lessons
while students are in school. All arrangements for additional support should be made through the school’s
administration to ensure that each student gets holistic and supervised support. The school will take no
responsibilities for any arrangements made outside of the knowledge of the school’s administration.
13.15 WITHDRAWALS
1. Notice of Withdrawal should be given 1 term in advance.
2. Unexcused absence of more than three weeks shall also lead to withdrawal.
3. Misconduct of any sort can also lead to withdrawal.
13.16 TERTIARY APPLICATION REQUESTS

Students requiring transcripts, reports, predicted grades and recommendations must direct their requests to
the Principal. This request is at a fee that is determined by the school from time to time.
Careful note must be taken of deadlines as advertised and the school must be allowed a minimum of two
weeks to complete any document required.
Please note that transcripts and other related documents will not be worked on for students who owe fees
at the time of the request. A fee may be charged for certain types of documentation to be done.
14 EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

14.1 SPORTS & GAMES
GCIHS belongs to the International Schools Sports Association of Ghana (ISSAG), and it is represented at
events by school teams. The School is also a member of the Association of International Charter Schools

(ASICS) who also organise various sporting events. The school takes part in other invitational competitions
including but not limited to Basketball, Volleyball, Swimming, Tennis and Handball.
Inter House sports competitions are held during the first two terms. At the end of each season, Coaches
submit names of students who have qualified for awards to the principal.
All sporting activities are held during the daytime and must be supervised by a coach who must be present
in person.
14.2 CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

● Students must participate in at least one club or activity every academic year.
The list of clubs include but not limited to the following:
● French Club
● Robotics Club
● Writers & Debaters Club
● Entrepreneurship Club
● Agro-Green Club
● Multimedia Club
● Model United Nations Club
● Arts Club
● Tech-Team (Sound and event management)
● Dance Club
● Spoken word and poetry Club
● Singing Club
Written Parental consent is needed for all outings/excursions.
14.3 ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS AND OLYMPIADS

The school takes part in various academic competitions and olympiads during the school year. Students are
able to participate in these competitions by merit.
GCIHS currently takes part in the Sharks Competition, Spelling Bees, International maths and science
olympiads amongst others.
15 CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Students will be required to take courses, attend lectures, undertake projects as may be prescribed by the
school. The list of
● Associated Board of the Royal School of Music (Music school).

● SWiT - School Wide Test (Test arithmetic and literary aptitude and school handbook)
● Academic Encounters/Career, College & Book fair
● ICT (Microsoft Certifications & IC3) & Programming
● Research Methods and Academic Writing
● Physical Education
● SAT: Preparation for the SAT exams in December, and registration is available starting from year 11.
● Academic Olympiads

16 PREFECTS & MONITORS
Prefects and monitors are school officers appointed on the basis of character, ability, and leadership and
academic qualities. Prefects supervise the work of monitors and students in general and liaise between the
student body and Management. They report to specific faculty/staff and the Management. The following are
some prefects and monitors positions:
● Head Prefect
● Music Director
● Girls’ / Boys’ Dorm
● Charity & Community Work
● Dining Hall
● Sacristan
● Sports & Games
● Compound & Classrooms
● Health
● Library
● Prep
● Communication & Protocol
17 HEALTH CARE
Kindly note that the school’s health personnel are qualified and certified professionals permitted to practise
under the laws of Ghana. These persons will give the first line of care to students ranging from first aid to
prescribing and administering drugs and procedures.
The school provides healthcare through its infirmary run by a doctor and nurses. The infirmary is not a
hospital and is not licensed to run as such. The infirmary mainly provides first aid, first respondent care, and
medication management. When an emergency need arises, students will be sent to the closest registered
medical facility that can effectively handle their case.
Health insurance cards for all students must be lodged with the school to be used when needed.
Parents will be informed personally in cases of ill-health and their wishes and decisions will be respected. In
all cases of suspected serious ill-health it will become necessary for parents to take their wards home for
specialised medical attention.
The school charges for the cost of medication administered to students. These charges are reflected on the
terminal bills.
Health information will not be shared by the school to anyone who is not a registered parent/guardian of the
student or their representative medical officer.
17.1 MEDICATION AUTHORISATION FORM

When students bring medication from home, parents must print out and complete a copy of the medication
authorization form. This form must accompany the medication which the student shall submit to the school
Doctor/ nurse/dorm staff upon arrival at school.
All students must complete a health status form attached to their application documents.

In the case of students who have recurring conditions eg. asthma, ulcer, etc., the school will require a
healthcare plan to provide direction for the school staff. It is expected that unusual health situations would
have been disclosed on the initial application as required, to guide the school. Parents must inform the
school if students are on special medication.
17.2 REPORTING ILL-HEALTH

Students who are ill must report to the infirmary immediately they are aware of any health complications
even if they feel that the condition is minor or insignificant.
Please note that all medical emergencies must be reported immediately to school authorities, this will allow
for immediate action to be taken. Please note that students who inform their parents/guardians of ill-health
without reporting to the infirmary are circumventing the schools regulations and putting their continued
health at risk.
Please take note of the following:
1. Students should report back to the infirmary upon their return from an outside medical facility and
lodge their hospital exeat booklets with the nurse on duty.
2. Students shall not visit sick students in the sickbay without direct permission from the infirmary staff.
This is partly to ensure that if there is any communicable disease the exposure is minimised.
3. No student shall keep any form of medication on their person or within their belongings. All
medication must be lodged with the infirmary. This regulation must be taken seriously to avoid the
possibility of a fatal complication arising from the ingestion of unknown medicine or the combination
of personal medicine and medicine managed by the infirmary.
4. No student shall give any medication to another student under any circumstances. Medication
should only be given out and monitored by an infirmary staff member.
17.3 HEALTH EXEATS

Requests for health exeat must be accompanied by appointment slips or doctor’s notes and must be
addressed to the Academic Registrar.
Please note that any non-emergency hospital exeat may result in a student missing important academic
assessments or examinations. All missed assessments will be zero graded irrespective of if they are
allowed to sit the assessment after the fact. Only students who miss assessments on the grounds of an
emergency medical exeat will be allowed to both rewrite missed assessments and have those grades
applied to them.
18 ARRIVING AND LEAVING THE SCHOOL COMPOUND

Parents and guardians must arrange family events, travelling and holidays to coincide with school breaks
and vacations so that the students are not distracted. Parents must not include students in the following
activities during the school term: weddings, birthdays, parties of every sort, funerals of distant
relatives/friends etc.
Parents/Guardians should at all times seek prior permission for students to be absent from school and are
required to explain to the school why a student should be absent. Approval of such requests is at the
discretion of the school authorities.

Please note that any request for the absence of a student granted during the term may result in the student
missing assessments or examinations. All missed assessments or examinations will be zero graded even if
the student is allowed to sit the assessment/exam after they return. Only students who leave the school on
the basis of a medical emergency will have their grades recognised.
18.1 BEGINNING OF TERM

Students must report by 3:00 pm of the day of school reopening in their house dresses /shirts. Parents/
Guardians are required to inform the school about any late arrival or absences 48 hours prior.
Students must sign the movement book upon arrival. They are expected to unpack both clothes and books,
arrange their personal belongings, and tidy up both dorm rooms and classrooms for inspection on the
evening of the reopening day. All pocket monies must be lodged with the dorm staff to be applied for when
needed.
18.2 GENERAL EXEAT

General Exeat weekends are times when students can go home. The dates, if given, are indicated on the
school calendar.
18.3 MIDTERM
Mid-term break will be long enough to allow for medical and other kinds of attention to be sought.
Therefore, all such appointments should be planned to coincide with this period.
Students must return to the school by 3:00 pm, from any outing. No student will be allowed into school after
the said time. House Dresses / shirts will be worn on leaving or returning to school. Students must always
be neatly dressed at such times.
18.4 END OF TERM

All students are expected to go home during vacations and at midterm.
Students shall clean the school thoroughly before they depart on vacation. All cupboards and desks shall
be cleared of personal belongings and litter. On leaving the school at the end of term all students should
ensure that they take all their belongings home and do not leave them in the school.
Under normal circumstances, students are expected to depart the school in the morning of the dates
indicated or according to the provided schedule if any. If parents make alternative transport arrangements,
it must be communicated to the Academic Registrar ahead of time.
19 SCHOOL TIMES AND SCHEDULES

School functions are compulsory. Students must attend such functions regularly and punctually and stay for
the entire duration. Permission must be obtained from the supervising staff member if a student has to be
absent. Remember that participation in school activities is mandatory and would reflect on any
recommendations you may require. These include but are not limited to:
1. Assembly / Devotion
2. Mealtimes
3. Worship Services
4. Lessons
5. PE / Games
6. Entertainment
7. Study Times (Including Prep)
8. Vespers
9. Clubs and Activities
10. Class / Year Group / House Meetings
11. Mentorship Meetings / Bible Study

19.1 WEEKDAY SCHEDULE
Please note that the provided schedules may be changed at the discretion of the school
ACTIVITY Senior School Times Junior School Times
Rising and readying 5:00 am - 5:45 am 5:00 am - 5:45 am
Personal Quiet Time 5:45 am - 6:05 am 5:45 am - 6:05 am
Leave the Dorm 6:05 am - 6:10 am 6:05 am - 6:10 am
Chores/Daily Work 6:10 am - 6:30 am 6:10 am - 6:30 am
Inspection 6:30 am - 6:40 am 6:30 am - 6:40 am
Devotion/Assembly 6:45 am - 7:15 am 6:45 am - 7:15 am
Breakfast 7:20 am - 7:40 am 7:20 am - 7:40 am
Classes 7:45 am - 3:30 pm (snacks and 7:45 am - 2:10 pm (snack

lunch provided within school day) provided within school day, lunch
provided after school)
Student personal time/ After 3:35 pm - 5:00 pm 2:50 pm - 5:00 pm

School Support/ Activities/
Personal Study
Baths/Chores/Tidying/Personal 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Areas
Inspection 5:30 pm - 5:40 pm 5:30 pm - 5:40 pm
Depart from dorms 5:40 pm - 5:45 pm 5:40 pm - 5:45 pm
Supper 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Free time 6:30 pm - 6:45 pm 6:30 pm - 6:45 pm
Prep 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Vespers 9:05 pm - 9:20 pm 8:45 pm - 8:55 pm
Lights out 9:30 pm 9:00 pm
19.2 SATURDAY SCHEDULE
Rising 5:30 am 5:30 am
Personal Quiet time 5:30 am - 5:45 am 5:30 am - 5:45 am
General Cleaning 6:00 am 6:00 am
Inspection 8:00 am 8:00 am
Breakfast 9:00 am 9:00 am

Laundry 9:30 am 9:30 am
Prep 11:00 am - 12:30 pm 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Lunch 1:20 pm - 1:50 pm 1:20 pm - 1:50 pm
Student personal time/ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Activities/ Personal Study
Baths/Chores/Tidying Personal 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm

Areas/Inspection
Depart from Dorms 5:45 pm 5:45 pm
Supper 6:00 pm 6:00 pm
Entertainment 6:45 pm - 8:45 pm 6:45 pm - 8:45 pm
Vespers 9:05 pm - 9:20 pm 8:45 -8:55pm
19.3 SUNDAY SCHEDULE
Rise 6:00 am 6:00 am
Bath/Personal Quiet 6:00 am - 7:15 am 6:00 am - 7:15 am

time/Chores
Church Service 8:00 am - 10:00 am 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Rest/Study/Ironing 11:00 am 11:00 am
Lunch 1:20 pm - 1:40 pm 1:20 pm - 1:40 pm
Student personal time/ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Activities/ Personal Study
Baths/Chores/Tidying Personal 5:00 – 5:40pm 5:00 – 5:40pm

Areas/Inspection
Worship Service 6:00 - 7:00 pm 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Prep 7:00 - 8:30 pm 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Vespers 9:05 – 9:20 pm 8:45 - 8:55pm

19.4 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Rise, Bath and Clean Personal 6:00 am 6:00 am

Area
Personal Quiet Time 6:30 am - 6:40 am 6:30 am - 6:40 am
Chores/Daily Work 6:40 am - 7:10 am 6:40 am - 7:10 am
Inspection 7:10 am - 7:35 am 7:10 am - 7:35 am
Devotion/Assembly 7:40 am 7:40 am
Prep 9:00 am - 11:00 am 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Lunch 1:20 am - 1:40 pm 1:20 am - 1:40 pm
Siesta 2:00 am - 3:00 pm 2:00 am - 3:00 pm
Games/Activities/Personal 3:00 am - 5:00 pm 3:00 am - 5:00 pm

Studies
Baths/Chores/Tidying Personal 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm

Areas/Inspection
Prep 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Vespers 9:05 pm – 9:20 pm 8:45 pm - 8:55 pm
20 SCHOOL KIT
For the entire list of items that can be brought to school please refer to the school kit document.
The prescribed attire that will be used in school include:

● 2-4 House Dresses for girls or shirts and trousers for boys
● 2-4 School uniforms
● 2-4 sets of t-shirts/shorts for cleaning/sports
● 1 Ceremonial uniform
● 1 P.E. outfit
● Black shoes/ closed back sandals (strapless or open back sandals are not allowed for classes)
A student must have these in school at all times and they will be inspected from time to time. All personal
items must be marked with the name of the student.

20.1 SCHOOL UNIFORMS
Fabric suitable for up to three (3) to four (4) uniforms will be issued to new students to be sewn at home
according to the style prescribed. Students will thereafter order what they need from the Admissions Office
at prevailing prices.
Jewellery, slippers and flamboyant hair ornaments/clips shall not be worn with uniforms.
One P.E. kit will also be issued to each student. All subsequent needs can be purchased from the school
directly.
20.2 HOUSE ATTIRE

House attire for boys refers to a tie and dye shirt with brown or black khaki trousers where for girls the
house attire is a tie and dye dress or tie and dye top and trousers.
Three (3) to five (5) of these shall be brought to school, made according to the fabric and style
recommended. House attire shall be worn at all times except during classes, games and when doing
chores. any other attire will be confiscated. House Attire will be worn during prep/
Shorts, trousers and t-shirts may be worn when doing chores.
20.3 CEREMONIAL UNIFORM

One set shall be sewn by the student according to the fabric and style recommended. It shall be worn at the
annual opening service, on the first Sunday of every month, at Christmas programmes, Achievers’ days,
and on any other occasion as decided by the school.
The ceremonial fabric will be provided by the school to new students. All subsequent needs can be
purchased from the school directly.
20.4 CHURCH ATTIRE

All students will wear African print shirts/dresses which are predominantly blue to all church services.
Boys can wear kaftans that are blue, or african print shirts with black trousers. Girls can wear african print
dresses (Kaba and Slit).
20.5 FOOTWEAR
Only the types stated on the kit list must be brought; and styles must be modest e.g. sneakers/trainers must
not be higher than the ankles. The colour should be predominantly black. Slippers/open backed sandals
cannot be worn to classes.
Girls school sandals must not have ornaments or metallic studs.
20.6 ID CARDS
ID cards will be issued to new students each school year. All students will show their ID at the security gate
as they go in/out of school, at exams or at any time required by the school.
Lost ID cards must be reported at the Academic Office and will be replaced at a fee.

21 APPEARANCE, DEPORTMENT AND RESPECT FOR
OTHERS
21.1 REGULATIONS FOR ALL STUDENTS
● Students shall be neatly dressed at all times. even during games and classes, or when doing
chores, students shall always be in house dresses/shirts.
● Students with Tattoos are required to remove them before reporting to school. Students are not
allowed to have tattoos on any part of their body.
● Aerosols (body sprays, perfumes and deodorant sprays) are not allowed to be brought to school for
the health and safety of all students. This rule extends to any other kind of cosmetic scented item
such as essential oils, perfumed oils, etc.
● Students shall rise to greet staff and visitors to their class, and other assemblies. Students will help
them with their load, and allow them the use of narrow stairways and hallways. Students shall not
walk by, ignoring staff and visitors, but shall accord them every courtesy and help they need.
● Students shall be considerate, cordial and courteous toward each other.
● Students are responsible for safeguarding their own property. All items must bear students’ names.
● “Ponding” of any kind is strictly forbidden.
● Cigarettes, intoxicating drinks or any form of drugs are prohibited. Indulging in the use of these will
earn a student suspension, dismissal or any punishment that, in the school’s judgement, fits the
offence.
● Fighting/bullying/harassment/intimidation/extortion are prohibited. Differences shall not be settled by
fighting and/or quarrels. Teachers/staff shall be approached to help in the event of differences and
misunderstanding. Forcing other students to fight or beat each other is prohibited.
● Use of vulgar language and insulting others is not allowed, not even as a joke, as this reduces
dignity and damages relationships. Use of “pidgin” English is not allowed because it does not
improve students’ language skills.
● There shall be no unnecessary physical contact and/or overt displays of intimacy between students,
or between students and members of staff. Sexual misconduct (both in and out of school), and
possession or viewing of pornographic materials may lead to dismissal.
● Collection of money by students for purposes unknown and unauthorised by the school
Management is forbidden. Trading of any sorts i.e. buying and selling is not allowed. Barter is also
prohibited.
● Taking what is not yours without the owner’s permission is stealing. Students are required to keep
away from each other’s desks and cupboards/lockers, and refrain from “borrowing” without
permission.
● Except for common areas for all students such as classrooms, the infirmary and the fields, students
of one gender may not enter any area labelled for the other gender under any circumstances.
● Cardigans/sweaters should not bear any design, inscription or be hooded. A small name-tag/label
can be added on the inside for identification purposes.
21.2 REGULATIONS FOR BOYS

● Boys shall keep their hair short, no longer than 1/2 inch when combed out, without shaving to the
scalp.
● No designs, lines, letters or any other sort of non-standard cuts are allowed in the hair.
● Boys are not allowed to colour or dye their hair under any circumstances.
● Boys shall not wear ornaments, e. g. Earrings, necklaces and bracelets.

● Boys shall not keep beards or other facial hair. Boys are allowed electric clippers or shaving
machines to school. These electric clippers or shavers must be lodged with the house staff when
not in use.
● Belts with simple modest buckles shall be worn.
● Watches can be worn by all students. The straps must not be fancy. Smartwatches and fitness
bands are not allowed.
● Shirts shall be tucked in and trousers shall not sag. Uniforms should not be altered or modified to be
tight on students or be made in a way that is not prescribed by the school.
● Tight trousers, especially that which are elastic in nature, shall not be permitted.
● T-Shirts shall not be worn to worship services. When wearing long sleeve shirts, cuffs must be
buttoned at the wrists and sleeves shall not be rolled up.
21.3 REGULATIONS FOR GIRLS

● Girls must ensure that their ceremonial and church attire (‘ntama’) is not tight and does not have
indecent slits. Spaghetti string tops, bareback tops and tops that show cleavage are not allowed.
● Skirt lengths for girls’ house dresses and uniforms shall be at least one inch below the knee.
● Chemical treatment of hair is not allowed at school. Girls must bring shampoo etc. that will be
needed to keep their hair in good condition. There shall be no visits to the hairdresser while at
school.
● Whilst braids are allowed locks, cornrow, attachments, weave-on, kinky braids and non natural
colours are not allowed. Hair pieces for braids should be colour 1 and 2. Hair (no matter the
hairstyle) must be no longer than 10 inches below the bottom of the hairline at the back of the head.
● When in uniform (school/ceremonial/house) hair should be tied in a knot/bun/ponytail.
● Girls are advised that excessive time spent on hair will result in mandatory cutting or compulsory
short hair styles.
● Girls shall wear only one pair of the same kind of earrings at a time. Earrings shall be the stud type
and not dangle. Girls with multiple ear piercings (or nose piercings) are only allowed to wear one
pair of in-ear earrings.
● Watches can be worn by all students. The straps must not be fancy. Smartwatches and fitness
bands are not allowed.
● Make-up, nail polish and other cosmetic treatments shall not be used by students.
The school takes a serious view of unchristian behaviour, conduct or attire whether exhibited in or out of
school, and will not hesitate to take corrective measures as outlined in the disciplinary section. Please note
that this list is not exhaustive.
22 RULES OF RESIDENCE
22.1 DORMITORIES
Students must remember that in a dormitory, people of different backgrounds and varied personalities come
together. Therefore, every student must be ready to be accommodating. In the midst of the diversity,
students will be able to live harmoniously if they are always pleasant and polite, considerate, and show
respect for each other’s personal space and property. Carrying their share of responsibility also makes it
possible for all to live in peaceful and clean surroundings.
All students are required to do chores at GCIHS e.g. cleaning bathrooms, dormitories, classrooms etc.
Cleaning on Saturday must be deep and thorough and students must be ready for inspection by dorm staff.

No student shall ask another to do chores or laundry for them. Each student must do their own laundry. It is
against the rules for seniors to ask junior students to do their laundry, or for students to send it home to be
done.
No student shall ask another student to do the following for them.

● Fetch water for baths
● Make beds
● Wash clothes
● Iron clothes
● Wash dirty dishes
● Do their chores
All students must be in their bed/dorm room between lights out and the ring of the rising bell. Where any
activities are scheduled within these times, written permission must be obtained, dorm staff must be
informed and students must be accompanied by a member of staff.
The following items, which are not an exhaustive list, shall not be brought to school:
● Tablets/phones/radios/CD Players
● Heaters/ Kettles
● Pen drives / Mobile Phones
● In-ear, and/or wireless earphones
● Cameras (unless a registered member of the media club and with express permission from the club
patron)
● Wall Posters
● Food that needs cooking e.g. Spaghetti, Indomie, etc.
● Hair dryers
● Lamps with radios
● Necklaces, bracelets and rings
● Make-up, nail polish and other cosmetics.
● Colognes, body sprays, perfumes or other aerosols (due to the complications with asthma patients)
These will be confiscated if they are brought and the students will be punished. GCIHS will not be liable for
the loss of any non-prescribed electronic equipment brought to school.
22.2 POCKET MONEY

At any time a student should not have more than Eight Hundred Ghana Cedis (GHS 800.00) in school for
any reason. Top ups can be made during visiting and at midterms.
Students are not allowed to have more than Two Hundred Ghana Cedis (GHS 200.00) on them or in their
possession at any time. Any money in excess of Two Hundred Ghana Cedis (GHS 200.00) must be lodged
with the house staff.
22.3 FEEDING
22.3.1 DINING HALL

All students should be informed that attendance at mealtimes is compulsory and students must arrive
punctually, this holds even if the meal served is not a preference of the student. No student should stay in
the dormitory, classrooms or any other area of the school during dining. No staff member should detain a
student during dining unless for exceptional reasons.
In the case that a student cannot eat a particular meal due to medical reasons. A medical report should be
provided to the school that indicates the student's condition and the food types that directly lead to any

medical complications. As much as possible the school will try to cater to the special medical needs of
students regarding food but for exceptional cases the parents/guardians of the student may have to assist
in providing a special diet.
Snacks are served at break times on school days. Students must go to the dining hall to eat. Students must
not collect snacks for other students.
22.3.1.1 Dining Hall Regulations
The activities of dining are controlled by the dining hall masters, dining hall prefects and the table heads.
● A prayer is said before food is served.

● The table head should ensure that all students who are to be at the table are present, food is shared
fairly, there is good table manners on the table, there is the proper use of cutlery at meals, there is
no wastage of food and that after dining the table is cleared. This will be checked by the prefects
and dining hall masters.
● Students must bring a full cutlery set to the dining hall for each meal (fork, knife and spoon). The
correct cutlery should be used for the appropriate meals.
● Eating begins only when everyone at the table has been served.
● Since food is a blessing, students should take only as much as they can eat.
● After the meal, all plates must be cleared and stacked, no food particles should be left on the table,
and the tables cleared at the end of dining.
● No food, plates or cups or serving items must be taken out of the dining hall. All food must be
consumed in the dining hall.
● Students shall not bring condiments to the dining hall at mealtimes.
● Students shall not make special requests to kitchen staff.
● Students must memorise mealtime prayers and should be able to say it when called upon to do so.
22.3.1.2 Before Meals Prayer

Oh Lord, we thank you for the gift of bounty
Which we enjoy at this table.
As You have provided for us in the past,
So may You sustain us throughout our lives.
While we enjoy Your gifts,
May we never forget the needy and those in want
22.3.1.3 After Meals Prayer

God is great and God is good,
And we thank You for our food
By your hands we are all fed,
You gave us this food to our use,
And us to Thy service
Fill our hearts with grateful prayers
22.3.2 NON-SCHOOL PROVIDED FOOD

Students are allowed to bring non-perishable food items to school to eat. The following are regulations
regarding food brought to the school.

● Food that needs cooking e.g. Rice, Spaghetti/Indomie shall not be brought to school. The school
provides no facility for student cooking nor allows cooking in the dorms or other areas of the school
by students.
● Cooked food brought in at visiting time must be consumed and the dishes returned home
immediately. No left – over shall be kept in the dorms.
● Fizzy or carbonated drinks like Coke, Pepsi, etc. are not allowed to be brought to school.
● No more than 2 packs of bottled water should be brought to school at any one time. The school
provides dispensers across the school for students to fill their water bottles when thirsty. In addition,
bottled water is available at the school tuckshop for purchase if needed.
● Students shall not purchase or order any kind of food from outside the school; they shall eat from
the school dining hall or food provided to them by their parents.
● Students shall not eat after lights out.
● Students shall not walk and eat.
22.4 VISITING
A visiting schedule is advertised each school year to ensure that they occur at times most useful to
students. Visits are permitted on both Saturday and Sunday from 2:00pm - 5:00pm (visiting weekend).
Security men shall not admit visitors except during these times. Please note that during a pandemic or
national emergency, visiting will be prohibited as part of the national regulations but can be scheduled on
an individual basis under special circumstances.
● Visitors shall sign in upon arrival.

● Students shall be neatly and decently dressed when they receive visitors. They will entertain their
visitors in the MPH and other designated areas. Receiving visitors improperly or shabbily dressed is
an offence.
● Visitors must note that they undermine the school’s authority and damage the reputation of both
school and student when they ask students to meet them in places other than the designated areas.
Visitors, including former students, must not enter the dorms as this invades the privacy of other
students.
● Students are not allowed to drive any vehicles on the school compound. This includes their
personal/family vehicles.
● Visits outside visiting days/hours are not allowed. If special circumstances require meeting a student
outside of visiting days/hours, they must be discussed with the school beforehand and permission
obtained. Outside visiting times, visitors should report to the front desk or to security upon arrival.
● All food brought in during visiting should be eaten in the MPH and not in the dormitory. Pots, pans,
etc. should be sent home on the same day.
● The school does not accept parcels and packets for students either at the gate or at the office
except for medications, uniforms or books. Parcels left surreptitiously at the gate is an offence for
the member of staff or student who receives it.
● Parents shall not make special visits outside visiting times and no parties shall be held at school.
The school reserves the right to bar such visitors as might be considered undesirable e.g. large groups of
noisy young people, noisy motorbikes ridden by young people etc.
22.5 PHONE CALLS

Students make phone calls on designated days on dorm and year group basis. Students are informed of
the prevailing times in their dorms.

Phone calls can only be made using the schools official phones for students, or the main lines of the
school. These phones are with the house staff, or members of the academic registry.
Phone calls using the personal lines of staff members are prohibited including that of teachers.
23 DISCIPLINE
At GCIHS, we believe that every individual is responsible for their own actions. The school has
implemented an honour code where each student takes ownership of their behaviour and commits to
ensuring that they themselves as well as those around them stay true to the ideals the school believes in.
Discipline is part of the education process that helps individuals to develop self-control, respect for others
and the ability to cooperate. Discipline should encourage students to understand that fundamental values
are essential to the well-being of both the individual and society, and to accept responsibility for the
consequences of their actions. By this, young people can develop the ability to recognize socially
acceptable behaviour.
The School operates on the assumption that students are reasonable and responsible individuals who will
respond to good sense and logical reasoning. Rather than a system of punishment, discipline is an integral
part of every student’s holistic education; that part of the curriculum that establishes expectations,
consequences, and remedies for the partners in the educational process.
However, there are serious offences which are intolerable and unacceptable. As such, students, Parents or
Guardians should take the time to read and discuss the guidelines in the following section. Infractions carry
severe sanctions which can disrupt a student’s entire educational future.
The school remains committed to the nurturing of our students, even when they break the regulations of the
school, they are still respected as children of God and hence the school will extend as much support to
them as is possible.
23.1 SERIOUS OFFENCES
23.1.1 ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

Academic dishonesty refers to any unethical or deceitful behaviour that undermines the principles of
learning, evaluation, and fairness. It includes but is not limited to actions such as cheating on exams or
assignments, plagiarising someone else's work without proper citation, fabricating information, copying from
peers, or engaging in unauthorised collaboration. Academic dishonesty violates the integrity of the
educational process, hampers genuine learning, and undermines the evaluation of students' abilities and
achievements.
23.1.2 VANDALISM
Students are expected to take good care of school property and to refrain from causing damage to
furniture, equipment or the physical structure of the school. There should be no writing, graffiti or defacing
of the walls, desks, tables, books, beds, wardrobes, dormitories, etc.
Committing or inciting others to commit malicious or unintentional damage to personal property of any
member of the school community or to property owned or operated by the school is a serious offence.

All lost or damaged property will be charged to the student’s account at rates determined by the school up
to three times the cost for any damage which has been willfully caused.
23.1.3 SMOKING
The entire school is a smoke-free zone. All board members, employees, students and visitors are
prohibited from smoking at all times while on the school premises. The school is committed to the
promotion of good health and believes that it is a responsibility to provide a healthy working environment for
all its staff and students by preventing smoking. Smoking will not be permitted in school vehicles at any
time.
Board Members, employees, students, visitors and volunteers shall not smoke during any school function,
including field trips and other such staff/student activities.
23.1.4 ALCOHOL, ILLEGAL DRUGS, PRESCRIPTION DRUGS POSSESSION

AND CONSUMPTION
Students are not allowed to be in possession of or consume alcohol or illegal drugs. No student may be
under the influence of alcohol and/or illegal drugs while on school premises or while involved in a school
sponsored activity either within or beyond the campus of the school.
The abuse of prescription and/or over-the-counter drugs is also prohibited. The use of all such prescription
medication must be under the direct supervision of the school medical team.
It is the students’ responsibility to submit their medicines to the infirmary for proper administration on arrival
in school or on receipt of any medication from their parents/guardians. No student is to keep any
prescription medicine with them unless under the authority of the school’s medical team, students who fail
to do this will face disciplinary action.
23.1.5 INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN STUDENTS

As a school we believe in the building of lasting friendships between students, however, school is not the
appropriate place or time to foster intimate relationships. The School is not the area for displays of
excessive affection. Overt displays of intimacy, including holding hands, kissing and embracing constitutes
a serious offence. Sex, sexual activities or actions that demonstrate the intent to engage in sexual activity
are prohibited and will result in the dismissal of any student that engages in such activities.
No student may enter the dormitory or washrooms of the opposite sex at any time. Fraternising immediately
outside or around the dormitories of the opposite sex is also prohibited.
Students should conduct themselves strictly as school colleagues with spiritually, socially acceptable and
academically responsible intentions.
23.1.6 TRUANCY
Any student who leaves the school premises without permission and/or not under the direct supervision of a
Parent or Guardian or pre-arranged alternative will be deemed to have expelled him or herself permanently
from the jurisdiction and programmes of the school.
Truancy also is applied to the intentional avoidance of lessons during the school day. In that case other
sanctions will be applied.

23.1.7 THEFT
Theft, including pilfering and petty theft, is a serious offence and a criminal action. Culprits may face both
legal and school-authorised sanctions. No student may take any item from another’s desk, bag or locker
without the express permission of the owner. No student may borrow, or remove from the school premises,
any property that belongs to the school or staff without the permission of a Principal/Vice-Principal. No
student may remove any, or part of a magazine or newspaper from its designated place. The library may be
requested to photocopy some items but tearing out or cutting out articles is an act of vandalism.
23.1.8 LOCKING OF DORMS

No student may lock themselves or other students in dormitory rooms. In the case of any room being
locked it is mandatory to immediately open the door to any member of staff who demands admittance
without hesitation or delay. However, doors must be locked when the dormitory is vacant.
23.1.9 WILLFULLY COMPROMISING THE SECURITY OF THE SCHOOL

Any action that directly or indirectly compromises the security of the school is a serious offence. This
includes any action physical or digital that may destroy, damage or reduce the school's ability to secure
itself, its students/staff or its property be it physical or digital.
Actions such as tampering with security cameras, breaking locks, hacking, distribution of unauthorised
information or passwords, etc. all fall under the category of willfully compromising the security of the school.
23.1.10 OFFENCES AND SANCTIONS

We read in Proverbs 29:17: “Discipline your children, and they will give you peace; they will bring you the
delights you desire.” The school's purpose regarding discipline is to aid in the holistic development of our
students. The aim of sanctions is to reform and not to inflict pain. We read in Ecclesiastes 8:11 New
International Version, “When the sentence for a crime is not quickly carried out, people’s hearts are filled
with schemes to do wrong.” Although our earnest desire is for all members of the student body to coexist
without breaking bounds, below are the guidelines for offences and their associated sanctions.
Please note that having a reason (or excuse) for breaking a school rule does in no way excuse that
behaviour. The school, however, understands that circumstances may be outside the control of a student. If
any student finds themselves in a compromising situation, they are to immediately report themselves to a
school authority for possible resolution.
Please be aware that these offences and sanctions are for all students of GCIHS and may be applied to all
persons who are current students of the school irrespective of whether the offence happens on the
school's premises/campus or outside of the jurisdiction of the school at the discretion of the school’s
authorities.
SANCTIONS
OFFENCES
1ST OFFENCE 2ND OFFENCE REPEAT
OFFENCES
1 Breach of honour code Community service/ Internal suspension External
Detention Suspension

2 Flouting authority (prefects, Community service/ Internal suspension External
members of staff, Disciplinary Detention Suspension
Committee etc.)
3 Absenting oneself from classes Community Service Internal suspension External
or school activities Suspension
4 Unauthorised leaving of the External Dismissal
GCIHS compound suspension
5 Inciting students to riot Dismissal
6 Stealing/Theft Restitution and Restitution and Restitution and
internal external dismissal
suspension/external suspension/
suspension dismissal
(dependant on (dependant on
severity) severity)
7 Illicit substance possession, Dismissal
usage, distribution (alcohol,
drugs, cigarettes, etc.)
8 Gambling Community service/ Internal suspension External
Detention Suspension/
Dismissal
9 Unsanctioned sale of items Community service/ Internal suspension External
Detention Suspension/
Dismissal
10 Possession/usage of lethal Dismissal
Weapons (knives, guns, etc.)
11 Possession of unauthorised Confiscation and Confiscation and Confiscation
items (phones, handheld gaming community service internal suspension without return of
systems, laptops, mifi, wireless item & Dismissal
earphones, storage devices etc.
12 Unauthorised sitting in a vehicle, Non-student Non-student Non-student
starting or attempting to start a involved: involved: involved:
vehicle, driving on campus Person/driver/ Person/driver/ Person/driver/
vehicle banned vehicle banned vehicle banned
from entering the from entering the from entering the
school compound. school compound. school compound.
Student involved: Student involved: Student involved:
internal suspension external suspension Dismissal
13 Graffiti/defacing/destruction of Restitution and Restitution and Restitution and
school property (walls, desks, community external suspension dismissal
table tops, books, beds, service/internal
wardrobes, dormitory, furniture, suspension
chromebooks, etc.)
14 Graffiti/defacing/destruction of Restitution and Restitution and Restitution and
staff/student property (books, community external suspension dismissal
bags, clothes, chromebooks, service/internal
etc.) suspension

15 Locking a room without Community service Internal suspension External
authorisation and/or locking Suspension/
oneself/another person in a Dismissal
room.
16 Being at any location within the Community service Internal suspension Internal suspension
school compound at an
inappropriate time.
17 Failure to uphold school Community service Internal suspension Internal
schedules (rising, chores, etc.) suspension/
or lateness to school activities external suspension
(dining, Sunday service, prep,
etc.)
18 Maintaining unprescribed Warning and Community External
hairstyles, facial hair, etc. immediate student Service/Detention suspension, student
initiated steps to and mandatory can return to school
rectify situation school initiated if they then comply
steps to rectify with requirements
situation
19 Wearing unprescribed clothing Withholding of Item Confiscation and Confiscation and
or ornaments/jewellery. community service internal suspension/
external suspension
20 Noise making, disorderly Community service Internal suspension Internal

conduct, disruption of activities. suspension/
external suspension
21 Withholding information relating Community service/ External Dismissal
to a disciplinary issue, willful Internal suspension Suspension
deception, lying
22 Failure to do dormitory work, Community service Internal suspension Internal suspension
school cleanup or keeping one’s
personal area clean
23 Keeping/using for oneself or Internal suspension External Dismissal
distributing prescription Suspension
medication to others. (All
medication must always be kept
at the infirmary)
24 Receiving visitors at the wrong Internal suspension External Dismissal
time. Suspension
25 Entertaining visitors in Community External Dismissal

Dormitories Service/Internal Suspension
suspension
26 Reporting late to school without Community service Internal suspension Internal suspension
pre-informing the school
27 Accessing prohibited areas of Community service/ External External
the school, jumping over walls, internal suspension suspension suspension
being present in areas that are
time restricted (eg. in
classrooms after lights out)
28 Cooking or being involved in Confiscation of Confiscation of Confiscation of
cooking in the dormitory items. Community items. Internal items. Internal
service suspension suspension
29 Academic/Examination Cancellation of Cancellation of Cancellation of
Malpractices prior, during or paper and internal paper and external paper and dismissal
after the fact (Cheating, suspension suspension
Collusion etc.)
30 Failure to write assessment Student to submit Student to submit Student to submit

(test/examination, etc.) without assessment and assessment, assessment,
justifiable cause student scores zero student scores zero student scores zero
mark regardless mark regardless mark regardless
and internal and internal
suspension suspension/external
suspension
31 Distribution of defamatory External Dismissal
materials. Deliberate distortion Suspension
of facts/character assassination.
32 Bullying, intimidation, threats, Internal Suspension External Dismissal
blackmail, initiations, etc. in all Suspension
forms and cases
33 Fighting Internal External Dismissal
suspension/ suspension
external suspension
(dependent on
severity)
34 Assault on fellow student(s) External Dismissal
suspension (and
possible police
investigation)
35 Assault on members of staff or Dismissal (and
their dependants possible police
investigation)
36 Sexual misconduct, physical Dismissal (and
sexual harassment, sexual possible police
assault, sex, sexual activity, and investigation)
actions that demonstrate the
intent to have sex.
37 Pregnancy/termination of Dismissal
pregnancy
38 Entering dormitory/washroom of External Dismissal
opposite sex any time Suspension/
Dismissal
39 Kissing/fondling/indecent Internal Suspension External Dismissal
touching or gesturing Suspension
40 Affectionate holding of hands, Community service Internal Suspension External

embracing, sitting on laps, etc. suspension

41 Colluding with members of staff Internal Suspension External Dismissal
to flout school regulations (make Suspension
calls, receive parcels/items, etc.)
42 Disrupting class (noisemaking, Detention/ Detention and Detention and
sleeping in class, not paying Community service Community Service Internal Suspension
attention in class, etc.)
43 Avoiding or refusing to submit to Sanction shall be Sanction shall be Sanction shall be
punishment after breaking rules doubled in quantity doubled in quantity doubled in quantity
or length or length and after or length and after
completion/refusal: completion/refusal:
External Dismissal
Suspension
44 Bringing the school’s name or Dismissal
character into disrepute
45 More than 4 internal Dismissal
suspensions or more than 2
external suspensions
46 Breaking a bond of good Dismissal
behaviour
Please note that in cases where a student's actions are found to simultaneously breach multiple offences,
the sanction may either be stacked (consecutively applied one after the other) or the severity of the
sanction escalated.
23.1.11 DEFINITIONS OF SANCTIONS

Below are the definitions of the sanctions outlined above. When two or more sanctions are recommended
for an offence, their choice is dependent on the severity of the offence.
For minor infractions, a student can be let off with a warning if it is a first time offence but the incident must
be recorded and a copy kept on student file. Multiple, or a pattern of minor infractions will be considered as
a serious offence.
Based on multiple factors including the disciplinary history of the student, the circumstances surrounding an
incident, if an incident was planned/premeditated etc., the school may decide to increase the severity
sanction for any offence, and/or not allow the student to continue with the school beyond the current
academic year. All decisions are taken with the backdrop of the effect on the entire school community as
well as the individual development of the student.
23.1.11.1 Counselling
As a school, we are committed to using every opportunity to better understand and guide our students. As
such, all students are counselled, on differing levels, on their behaviour/actions when found to be involved
in any offence.
Counselling is not mentioned in the sanctions above because as a school we do not consider counselling
as a ‘sanction’ but as a means of understanding the standpoint of a student and guiding them along the
correct path.

23.1.11.2 Detention
Detention is administered by the school to address inappropriate student behaviour or academic
malpractice. Detentions can be applied after class hours, during prep and/or on non-school days such as
weekends or public holidays if required.
Detentions are maintained under prep-like conditions. During the detention period the students are to
complete outstanding academic work, do extra academic work or other academic related activities.
Detention does not involve any community service activities. During detention, a student will not be allowed
to make use of any digital devices such as chromebooks. Detention will be supervised by a staff member or
prefect and can take place in locations designated by the school.
23.1.11.3 Community service

Community service involves doing chores or work that benefits the school community. Community service
is applicable outside the standard school day, either after school or over the weekend.
23.1.11.4 Internal suspension

Internal suspension is similar in nature to community service and also involves doing chores or work that
benefits the school community. Internal suspension is applicable within and beyond the standard school
day. This may generally result in student missing classes but the student is required to participate in all
assessments and may require detention to catch up with any missed classes
23.1.11.5 External suspension

External suspension is applied where the student is a repeat offender or if their actions require that they be
removed from the school community, this could be for their own or the safety of others, or to reduce a
negative influence, etc.
23.1.11.6 Dismissal
Dismissal is applied at times where the student has committed a serious offence, is a repeat offender or if
their actions require that they be removed permanently from the school community. A serious offence is one
that has the potential of disrupting the normal function of the school, an offence whose ramifications extend
beyond the individual in question, or may lead to the harm of a member of the school community.
In the case of final year students, dismissed students may be allowed to write their final examinations with
the school if the registration process has already been completed. However, they will not be permitted to be
resident or come to the school premises on days they are not writing an external examination.
23.1.11.7 Deferred Dismissal

In special circumstances where a student's action warrants dismissal, the dismissal may be deferred to the
end of the term or academic year. A deferred dismissal is entirely at the discretion of the school authorities.
23.1.11.8 Restitution
Restitution involves the restoration of something lost or stolen to its proper owner, the replacement of items
or the compensation of the owner for any damages caused.
In the case of accidental damage, restitution would mean paying the price for the replacement of the object
(in rare cases a direct replacement may be accepted).
In the case of willful damage, restitution would mean paying r 3 times the price of replacement of the object.

23.1.11.9 Confiscation
With confiscation, an item taken will not be returned. Confiscation applies to all items which are not
sanctioned for possession by the school. Examples include but are not limited to wireless
earphones/airpods, macbooks/laptops, non-prescription medications, mifi/wireless devices, etc.
23.1.11.10 Withholding of item

With the withholding of an item, the item taken will be returned either after a set period of time or at the end
of a term/academic year or on completion of the school. Withholding as a sanction is designed to curb the
misuse of school allowed items (confiscation will be applied to any item that is used that is not on the
schools kit list). An example of these are chromebooks, shoes, overhead earphones, which are all allowed
items but if a student is found to be misusing the item, it may be withheld for a period.
23.1.11.11 Parent Conferences
Parent conferences involve meeting with the student and their parents for a discussion on the student's
behaviour, academics or offences. Parent conferences may be held at the discretion of the academic
administration, but come as standard with any office above the level of community service or if repeated
offences occur. Parent conferences under normal circumstances should be in-person but in the case where
the parent/guardian is physically unavailable, it can be done online.
23.1.11.12 Bonds of Good Behaviour
A student that has committed an offence may under circumstances be required to sign a bond of good
behaviour. This bond when breached will result in dismissal.
23.1.11.13 Withdrawal of the Opportunity to Represent the School
Any student who is found to be in breach of the schools regulations may be prevented from representing
the school in an external capacity or lose certain privileges within the school such as being a prefect.
Students who fall under this category will not be able to be an active member of a school sports team,
external olympiad team, etc. The duration of the withdrawal period is at the discretion of the disciplinary
committee.
23.1.12 DISPENSING DISCIPLINARY MEASURES
23.1.12.1 Prefects
All prefects can dispense the following disciplinary measures/sanctions without referral, please refer to the
detail of the disciplinary measures/sanctions as outlined in the section above:
1. Withholding of Items
2. Confiscation and immediate submission to a senior staff member
3. Detention
4. Community Service
All disciplinary measures taken must be recorded by the prefect, and reported to the head prefect(s) for
immediate and onward reporting to the academic administration/ senior house staff. This process should
not exceed 24 hours.
If the offence is beyond these disciplinary measures at hand, the prefect must immediately escalate the
situation to a higher authority such as the house staff or academic management.

23.1.12.2 Staff
All Staff members can dispense the following disciplinary measures/sanctions without referral:
1. Withholding of Items
2. Confiscation
3. Detention
4. Community Service
All disciplinary measures taken must be recorded and reported to the academic administration/disciplinary
committee. In cases of serious misconduct all staff have the right to detain a student or prevent an ongoing
misconduct.
23.1.12.3 Disciplinary Committee

The Disciplinary Committee as a body has the right to dispense any disciplinary measure.
23.1.12.4 Senior Management

Senior management members and above have the right to dispense any disciplinary measure.
23.1.13 HANDLING OF DISCIPLINARY CASES

In all disciplinary cases, any student involved has the right to be heard. In minor cases a student can state
their case verbally. For all cases a written statement may be required, failure to write a statement will be
considered as flouting authority. The final decision is dependent on the authority in question. If a sanctioned
student takes issue with a sanction, they can appeal to a higher authority if possible, but are still required to
begin the sanction since failing to submit to authority is also against the school's rules.
23.1.13.1 Direct Sanctions

Direct sanctions can be applied if a student is caught in the act. Once the student is sanctioned for an
offence, the authority involved should make a note of it and submit it to the academic office for it to be put
on the student’s file.
23.1.13.2 Referral to Disciplinary Committee

Any serious misconduct should be immediately reported to the disciplinary committee for action. The
disciplinary committee can then invite any staff or student in for discussion or to submit a written statement.

24 THE NATIONAL ANTHEM
God bless our homeland Ghana
And make our nation great and strong,
Bold to defend forever
The cause of Freedom and of Right;
Fill our hearts with true humility,
Make us cherish fearless honesty,
And help us to resist oppressors' rule
With all our will and might for evermore
Hail to thy name, O Ghana,

To thee we make our solemn vow:
Steadfast to build together
A nation strong in Unity;
With our gifts of mind and strength of arm,
Whether night or day, in the midst of storm,
In every need, whate'er the call may be,
To serve thee, Ghana, now and evermore.
Raise high the flag of Ghana

and one with Africa advance;
Black star of hope and honour
To all who thirst for liberty;
Where the banner of Ghana freely flies,
May the way to freedom truly lie;
Arise, arise, O sons of Ghana land
And under God march on for evermore!
25 THE NATIONAL PLEDGE

I promise on my honour
to be faithful and loyal to Ghana, my motherland.
I pledge myself to the service of Ghana
with all my strength and with all my heart.
I promise to hold in high esteem our heritage,
won for us through the blood and toil of our fathers;
and I pledge myself in all things
to uphold and defend the good name of Ghana.
So help me God.


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3 MISSION , VISION AND CORE VALUES

3.3 CORE VALUES

1. The Lordship of Jesus Christ

The school subscribes to the truths of Christianity as revealed in the Bible.

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9.1 ADMISSIONS PROCEDURE (Senior High School)

9.2 ADMISSIONS PROCEDURE (Junior High School)

10 LOCATION AND CONTACTS

10.1 SOTA CAMPUS

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11 SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

● Memorise scripture each week.

11.1 THE DISCIPLESHIP, CHAPLAINCY, COUNSELLING AND

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● Assist students in management of psychosocial issues

11.2 SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT PRACTICES AND ACTIVITIES

11.3 SCHOOL HYMN

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International Certificate Exams

12.2 GCIHS SENIOR SCHOOL PROGRAMMES

12.2.1 Cambridge Assessment International Education

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12.3 EXAMINATIONS AND GRADING

LETTER GRADE SCORE GPA INTERPRETATION

A* 90 – 100 4.0 Excellent

A+ 85 – 89 4.0 Very Good

A 80 – 84 3.75 Very Good

C+ 65 – 69 2.75 Quite Good

C 60 – 64 2.00 Quite Good

F/U 0 – 39 0.00 Fail/ Unclassified

12.4 REPEATING THE ACADEMIC YEAR

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13.2 CLASS PARTICIPATION

13.3 ACADEMIC EFFORT

13.4 QUALITY OF WRITTEN WORK

13.5 ATTITUDE TOWARDS ACADEMIC WORK

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During class hours:

13.7.1 PREP REGULATIONS

13.8 STATIONERY AND TEXTBOOKS

13.9 PERSONAL COMPUTERS

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13.10 COMMUNITY SERVICE

13.11.1 LIBRARY REGULATIONS

Contact the librarian for assistance if need be.

13.12.1 PRINCIPAL'S HONOUR ROLL

13.12.2 CERTIFICATE OF MERIT

13.12.3 PRIZES & AWARDS

Students are encouraged to aspire to these honours.

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13.14 PRIVATE LESSONS

13.16 TERTIARY APPLICATION REQUESTS

14 EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

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14.2 CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

The list of clubs include but not limited to the following: