Outline ways in which the head teacher manages students

i.AT THE HEAD TEACHERS OFFICE
The head teacher must maintain certain records regarding his/her students.
1.Students Files
Used for keeping records such as letter of suspension copies of report cards, and any confidential reports concerning the students.

2.Class Lists
These must be updated so that it is clear which student is in school and number of students enrolled in every class stream.

3.Attendance Registers
Should be marked daily and checked by class teachers. This helps in ensuring that absentees are known immediately.

4.Permission Book
Used by duty teachers to record students who have permission to be out of school officially, either at home, in hospital etc..

5.Punishment Book
Should be used to record punishment given. The person giving the punishment, the name, age of the student, offence and punishment given are recorded.

ii. THROUGH OTHER SCHOOL MEMBERS

1.Deputy Head Teacher
Incharge of students discipline
Supervises prefects and controls punishment of students
In-charge of school time table, duty roster, supervision of classes
Deputizes for the head teacher and must work in close cooperation with him/her

2.Heads of Departments
Distributes work in the department
Advises the school head on correct syllabus, scheme of work, teaching, time table, examinations, acquisition of test books and other instructional materials, maintains records of work and inducts new teachers into departmental routines.

3.Class Teachers
Incharge of classes
Give advices and assistance to students in their classes
Advices higher authorities in the school whenever there is need to find out information about a students class work

4.House Teacher
Incharge of the welfare and discipline of all students in the house.

5.Guidance and Counseling Teacher
Advises students with difficulties in their social/academic life by providing information and necessary support on the correct course(s) to follow.

6.Cateress/Matron
Matron works hand-in-hand with the house teacher, to guarantee cleanliness, and order in the hostels.
The cateress is expected to prepare and serve students with proper meals.

7.Games Master
Organizes sports/games in and out of school
Maintenance of sports grounds.
Ensures proper training in games and sports
Provision of sports equipment

8.Clubs/Societies Patrons
Guide students in various clubs and societies conducted in school.
They link students to the outside world of social activities e.g. religious, philosophical, social etc..

9.Prefects
Act as a link between the administration and the students
Assists the staff with the general discipline of students
Represents students

iii. THROUGH RULES AND REGULATIONS

Every school must have a set of rules. School rules normally, drawn by the BOG or head teacher with the help of staff members.

A good school rule should:
-Have a purpose which is clear to all affected
-Be possible to enforce
-Be beneficial to all affected
-Be short and simple.

It is important that school rules are displayed in every classroom in the staffroom, and on notice boards.
Once a term, the head teacher should read the school rules to a all full school assembly.
School rules and regulations are intended to maintain discipline in the school.

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Titany answered the question on August 20, 2021 at 12:11