Our school has a strict no vending policy. This is in an effort to secure the safety of our staff and students. We provide cafeteria services on both campuses, where nutritious, cost effective meals are provided daily. This is complemented by tuck shops that provide snacks and light refreshments. Although the school enjoys a good relationship with the community, we do not permit students to purchase goods from the vendors during school hours.

To ensure an orderly school environment, there are designated times for the purchase of goods and services at school, including the cafeteria and tuck shops.

Breakfast

Given the needs of the school population, provisions have been made for a breakfast programme which provides simple meals at a low cost. Each school day, breakfast is served from 7:20 am – 8:30 am.

Lunch

Light refreshments and cooked lunches are available at the Tuck shop during the break period. Break is 9:20-9:50 AM for the morning shift and 2:30 – 3:00 pm for the afternoon shift. 

Students may bring packed lunches from home. Students are required to eat in the designated areas and deposit their waste in any of the bins located on campus.  Students who litter the classroom or campus will face mandatory two (2) hours campus clean up duties. 

Students at First (1^st) to Third (3^rd) form who are engaged in practical courses must wear apron and cap for Home and Family and overalls for Agricultural Science or Resource and Technology classes. Students who miss these classes will be given a recorded detention.                                                                                    

Students at Fourth (4^th) and (5^th) form should understand the rationale of them doing the vocational subject. They should be aware of the principles behind and the guidelines which are maintained in the field of their choice. Therefore, all students should be properly clothed for these classes. Students must have lab coats and caps when they attend Food and Management classes. Students doing Agricultural Science should be dressed in overalls and proper footwear. For subjects such as Building Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Technology and Visual Arts students should be dressed in coats or overalls. Students will not be permitted to access these classes if they do not have the correct clothing.  Students who miss these classes because of unpreparedness will be given a recorded detention.

Music is a part of the school’s curriculum. All students entering the school at Form 1 must have a recorder. Students who fail to attend classes with the recorder will be given a recorded detention.

As a technical school, we particularly value learning through practical experiences. As such we provide workshop and laboratory spaces to support the teaching and learning process. In these areas, safety and security are key!

Student may only be permitted in workshop or labs if accompanied by a teacher or lab technician. Simply, wait in lines outside the door of the room until they are allowed in by the relevant person.

• No food is allowed in these areas
• Playing is not permitted
• Wear protective gears at all times – overalls, goggles, gloves, lab coats, aprons, caps, etc.
• Do not wear ties when working with equipment
• Leave the workshops clean and well organized at the end of lessons

Keep yourself safe:

• Know the emergency procedures
• Read the workshop health and safety rules carefully
• Know where the closest exit is and keep it clear of hazards
• Only conduct activities if directly supervised by a trained adult

Students should not enter any lab or workshop without the teacher’s permission.

Protective Clothing Guidelines

• Agricultural, Industrial Arts/Technology and Visual Arts– coverall/overall
• Home Economics– apron, cap and any other items as required by the teacher.
• Members of uniformed group must adhere to the designated dress code.
• Any breach of the dress code will attract any one of LEVEL ONE sanctions.
• Repeat offenders will be sanctioned as per LEVEL TWO sanction.

If changing is necessary, male and female students MUST CHANGE IN SEPARATE ROOMS.

A Marcus Garvey Resource Centre is available on both campuses for the convenience of all staff members and students. 

• Opening hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Opening hours for students:

• Lower school – lunchtime and after school
• Upper grades (6^th form) – during unassigned sessions and after school

Teachers may use the library and its facilities after obtaining clearance from the librarian. If a teacher wishes to take an entire class to the library, clearance must first be obtained from the librarian at least two (2) hours in advance. Should a student need to use the library during class time, he/she must have permission from the teacher timetabled to teach that session.

Library Guidelines

• Bags are to be placed in the designated areas
• Books are checked out for one week at a time. Renewals are permitted.
• Students from grades 7 – 11 are allowed to borrow one book per week.
• Encyclopaedias and atlases are to be used in the library.
• No talking is allowed in the library. Please observe this rule. The library is a reading and study place, so we want it to remain a quiet an orderly place. This also applies at break times.
• No eating or drinking at the library at any time.
• When returning books, please place them in the designated area. Do not re-shelf the books.
• A fine is charged for overdue books.
• Treat books and other materials with care.
• No cellular phone use is permitted in the library; however, if you are a part of the Bring your Own Device Programme, you may use your tablet or laptop.
• You will be held responsible for the care of the books and materials in the library. If they are damaged or lost, you will be responsible for replacing them.
• MGTHS Library is your library. Make good use of it, take good care of it!