The 4As: ATTIRE, ATTITUDE, ATTENDANCE, ASSIGNMENTS
Review our standards for daily attire, personal grooming, overall conduct, attendance, and coursework. Ensure you follow these guidelines every day to maintain a positive learning environment.
1. Attire and Grooming
School Uniform
The school uniform is a representation of the school and its history. The school uniform is to be worn in a dignified manner that befits a YCKSian.
The school uniform must be worn during school assembly on Tuesdays.
For Boys:
The pants should not be shortened beyond the ankles.
Only school-approved plain white shoes and socks without any logo are allowed.
For Girls:
The length of the skirt must be worn no shorter than two finger widths above the knee.
Only school-approved plain white shoes and socks without any logo are allowed.
Students are to wear the prescribed school uniform and modification to the uniform is not allowed.
PE Attire
The school PE T-shirt and shorts must only be worn for PE lessons unless permission has been granted otherwise.
If there are PE lessons scheduled on Mondays and non-HBL Fridays, students may choose to wear the Level T-shirt.
Level T-Shirt
Digital graphic showcasing the YCKSS level T-shirt designs: Sec1 (Red) Discovery, Sec 2 (Yellow) Synergy, Sec 3 (Green) Resilience, and Sec 4 (Blue) Future.
Students can only wear the Level T-shirt meant for their level. This can only be worn on Mondays and non-HBL Fridays. The school may inform students to wear the Level T-shirt on special occasions. (e.g. Sports Carnival and National Day Celebration.)
CCA Attire
Only approved CCA attire or PE attire is allowed for CCAs.
Cardigans or Sweaters
Cardigans or sweaters must not be worn except in air-conditioned rooms. Students who are feeling unwell should rest in the Sick Bay.
Footwear
Only school-approved plain white shoes and socks without any logo are allowed. Socks must be visibly worn. Sports shoes may be worn for CCAs and on special occasions such as Sports Carnival (opens in new tab), with permission from the teacher-in-charge.
Grooming
Male Students' Hairstyle and Appearance
Male students must be neat in appearance, clean-shaven and no facial hair is allowed.
Short, neat and tidy hairstyle with natural colour. Hair must not touch the eyebrows, ears or shirt collar.
No outlandish hairstyle.
No tinting, dyeing, highlighting or perming of hair.
No ear studs/sticks are allowed. No jewellery/ ornaments is to be worn.
Fingernails should be short and unvarnished.
Coloured or fanciful contact lenses are not allowed.
Make-up (including coloured lip balm and tinted sunblock) or body art is not allowed.
Female students' Hairstyle and Appearance
Short, neat and tidy hairstyles with natural colour. Long hair must be tied up neatly with simple rubber bands and clips that are black.
No outlandish hairstyle.
No tinting, dyeing, highlighting or perming of hair.
Hair must not fall across the face or cover the eyes.
Only one pair of simple ear studs is allowed. No jewellery/ ornaments is to be worn.
Fingernails should be short and unvarnished.
Coloured or fanciful contact lenses are not allowed.
Make-up (including coloured lip balm and tinted sunblock) or body art is not allowed.
2. Attitude
Conduct and Behaviour
Students are to be courteous, respectful and well-behaved at all times.
Morning Assembly
All students are to report to school by 7.55 a.m. sharp.
Students who are Singapore citizens must sing the National Anthem and take the Pledge. Students will take the Pledge with the right fist over the heart.
Possession of Weapon
All students are not allowed to have in their possession any weapon. They are also not allowed to bring any weapon-like item that may distract or make the school an unsafe place.
Use of Personal Digital Devices
The rules and policies governing the use of personal digital devices in the school aim to ensure the school community is a safe place for all students and staff, for students to learn values and self-management skills, and for learning to take place with minimal distractions. Students will be using Personal Learning Devices (PLDs) for learning purposes under the Personalised Digital Learning Programme (PDLP). Personal digital devices must not be used for non-educational or recreational purposes (e.g. playing games, listening to music). Students are not to use personal digital devices, including smartphones, during lessons unless explicit permission is given by the teacher.
Mobile phones or smartphones must be switched off once students enter the school compound. Students must lock their mobile phones or smartphones in the lockers provided during curriculum hours, unless otherwise instructed by teachers. This includes recess, remedial lessons, enrichment programmes, workshops and CCAs. Students must also lock their PLDs in the lockers during recess time. After curriculum hours, students can use mobile phones or smartphones only in the foyer (outside General Office) and canteen. Students who urgently need to contact parents can use the phone in the General Office. Parents can contact their children through the General Office at 6456 0669 during office hours.
No unauthorised use, modifications, uploading or distribution of audio, image and video recordings are allowed in any form, unless explicit permission has been sought and given by the teacher.
Any violation or suspected inappropriate use of a personal digital device will result in the device being withheld and checked as a disciplinary measure or for the purpose of investigation.
The school shall not be responsible for the loss of any personal digital device.
Use of wearable technologies
Wearable technologies, such as smartwatches with cameras, video recording, or internet-enabled features, are not permitted.
Possession of such devices during an assessment may be regarded as an attempt to cheat.
Social Media Conduct
Students must act responsibly and respectfully when using and communicating on social media platforms.
Students are expected to be mindful of the content they post publicly, ensuring that messages are not offensive, racist, vulgar, or threatening.
Harassment and cyberbullying, including malicious comments or insults directed at individuals, are strictly prohibited. Disciplinary actions will be taken against students who violate these guidelines.
3. Attendance
All students must attend lessons, CCAs, school events and activities regularly and punctually.
Absence from school as a result of illness must be supported by a valid Medical Certificate or letter from a certified doctor or medical specialist to be given to the Form Teacher promptly on the day the student returns to school.
A letter from the parent / guardian will only be accepted if it is followed up by the parent/ guardian's call to the office on the day of the student's absence. For absence from school due to valid reasons and covered by parent’s letter/email, the school will not accept more than 10 such parents’ letters/emails per year.
A copy of the Medical Certificate is also expected to be given to Subject Teacher(s) if it concerns any assessment (class assessment or school examination). Students without a medical certificate or valid reason for absence from any assessment will be awarded a zero mark.
Absence from school, lessons, CCAs, any activities planned by the school without leave or valid reason is considered truancy. Prompt submission of document to support the absence is critical.
4. Assignments and School Work
All students are to:
Study diligently and conscientiously and to take pride in their work.
Complete all schoolwork/homework assigned to them and to submit them on time.