Regulations on the Education and Promotion of Primary and Lower Secondary School Pupils - Definition of Parents

1. The following term "Parents" is to be understood as: Holders of parental authority, or foster parents.

1. The responsibility for the moral, intellectual, and academic education rests primarily with the parents. Therefore, they should actively and positively support teachers and school authorities in fulfilling the educational and instructional mandate.

2. Parents are responsible for ensuring their children attend school as required by law.

3. The parental duty to provide educational supervision for their children extends beyond school hours and during vacation periods. Parents should ensure that their children receive adequate rest and engage in meaningful leisure activities.

4. Parents should monitor their children's academic progress primarily through

a) Reviewing homework

b) Communicating with teachers

c) Attending parent meetings and school visiting days

1. It is a significant duty of all teachers to support parents in the upbringing of their children. Since the school is to be conducted in a Christian spirit, cooperation between parents, educators, and clergy is to be fostered in the upbringing of children.

2. The teachers promote the character and academic growth and the physically healthy development of the students entrusted to them.

3. The supervision and oversight of students is primarily the responsibility of the teachers in the following cases

a) within the school building and the entire school premises, and

b) during school instruction and all events associated with school instruction.

4. Teachers take appropriate measures upon identifying significant deficiencies outside of school operations.

5. Teachers maintain contact with the parents of the students entrusted to them, primarily through

a) organizing parent-teacher meetings

b) personal discussions

**1. The students are required to:**

a) attend school diligently

b) appear on time, clean, and neatly dressed

c) contribute to ensuring that the entire school operation is conducted in a spirit of mutual respect and understanding

d) contribute to a positive, helpful attitude within the school community

e) complete school and homework conscientiously, neatly, and as independently as possible

f) handle the property of fellow students and the school with care

g) observe the school's house rules

1. The students demonstrate

a) their willingness to cooperate with parents, teachers, and other people through kindness, decency, helpfulness, and obedience.

b) courtesy and understanding, particularly towards weaker and smaller students, and also in everyday life towards elderly and frail individuals.

1. Homework shall promote the sense of duty and responsibility. It provides parents with insight into the school's work. At the same time, it serves the purpose of practicing specific skills. In any case, clear instructions from the teacher are necessary.

2. Homework shall be adjusted to the developmental stage and capability of the students. Overburdening should be avoided so that students can also have leisure time for their recuperation. In the subject-class teacher system, subject teachers should, if possible, consult with the class teacher regarding the extent of the homework.

3. Homework should be assigned regularly. Exceptions: As a rule, no homework should be assigned from the day before a Sunday or a public holiday to the next school day.

1. To Enhance Teaching Methods, Special School Events May Be Conducted Within the Curriculum Framework. The following principles should particularly be observed

a) They should correspond to the educational objectives appropriate for the level

b) They should be within a sustainable scope and frequency

c) Care should be taken to ensure that parents are not unduly burdened financially by such events

d) It is advisable to inform parents adequately about the special school events, or to obtain their consent

1. Excursions are under the supervision of the teaching staff and possibly additional specialist or auxiliary personnel.

2. If excursions incur significant expenses for the students, the approval of the competent school board must be obtained.

1. Each class is entitled to one school excursion per year. Generally, school excursions are single-day events; however, for upper-level students, two-day school excursions may be conducted, provided approval is granted by the school board.

2. The scope of the school excursion must be maintained within reasonable limits concerning time, location, and finances. It must be adjusted to the physical capabilities of the students. Particular attention must be given to safety.

3. The program of the school excursions must be reported to the responsible school board in a timely manner.

4. The teaching staff is responsible for ensuring adequate supervision and enlisting additional staff where necessary.

5. The morning following the school excursion may be declared a school holiday.

1. Mountain hikes and ski tours, as well as other sports excursions, require the approval of the competent school authority. They must not require alpine technical skills and should not lead over glaciers. Such excursions may only be undertaken if they are competently prepared, adequate professional supervision is guaranteed, and if the leaders provide sufficient assurance that they can address the safety of the students in the event of arising dangers.

2. Mountain hikes and ski tours require appropriate equipment for all participants.

1. Career choice internships are intended to be a decisive aid in the final phase of the career exploration process by facilitating career choices through hands-on experiences of professional requirements and workplace atmosphere.

2. Career choice internships may be conducted within the framework of the curriculum of the respective grade level.

3. The program must be coordinated with the Cantonal Career Guidance and submitted to the School Board and the relevant Inspectorate for prior notification. If substantial costs arise, the approval of the School Board is required.

4. Career choice internships for individual students should, as far as possible, be scheduled during the regular vacation periods.

5. It is the responsibility of the class teacher to verify that the interns are sufficiently insured against the consequences of accidents and liability.

6. Special guidelines of the Board of Education remain reserved.

1. Extracurricular Activities of Students in Sports and Clubs

Extracurricular activities of students in sports and clubs must not impair the students' academic performance or the regular school operations. If otherwise, the teacher, in conjunction with the parents, must take appropriate measures.

1. The school has a duty to educate about the harmful effects of alcohol, nicotine, and narcotics.

2. Within the school premises, teachers must take appropriate measures against the consumption of these harmful substances. In cases of continued or serious incidents, both the parents and the school board should be informed.

3. Outside the school premises, the duty of supervision primarily falls on the parents. However, in cases of obvious abuse, teachers and school authorities must also intervene.

4. In cases of alcohol and nicotine abuse, the suppliers of these products, in particular, should be held accountable.

5. In cases of drug offenses, the regular law enforcement authorities must be involved in every instance.

1. The visit to public dance events and film screenings is subject to cantonal legal regulations

a) Adolescents up to the age of 17 are not granted access to public dance events. For private events, participation for adolescents under the age of 16 is only permitted when accompanied by responsible adults. (Dance Act Article 13)

b) Adolescents under the age of 16 are prohibited from attending public film screenings, even when accompanied by adults. Entry to films that require mature judgment is restricted to individuals who have reached the age of 18. The decision to increase the age limit for entry is the responsibility of the Film Censorship Commission.

2. For films that possess an impeccable basic attitude and are particularly tailored to the receptiveness of children or adolescents, the Film Censorship Commission may lower the admission age accordingly. For evening performances of such films, persons under the age of 16 may only attend if accompanied by parents or persons designated by them. (Film Censorship Act Article 4 and 5).

1. Students are to be made aware of the dangers of hitchhiking; they are strongly advised against it.

1. The Use of Students for Collection Activities Requires the Approval of the School Board. Only Collections for Charitable Purposes Shall Be Approved.

1. The school has the task of awakening the appreciation for quality newspapers, magazines, and literature. Every effort must be made to keep trashy literature away from the students.

1. The primary purpose of holidays is for the mental and physical recuperation of students. Where students are evidently being exploited, it is the duty of the educational authorities to intervene.

1. All disciplinary measures and punishments must be applied appropriately. They should primarily have a corrective and preventive character.

2. The student is entitled to legal protection. In this regard, the following principles must be particularly observed

a) equality before the law

b) the right to be heard

c) the preservation of proportionality and necessity

1. The following measures are outlined as guidelines

a) Timely admonition, while not forgetting to praise good performance

b) Punitive assignments, which should be meaningful and have educational and formative value. In repeated cases, parents should be informed. Collective punishments are not a suitable means of disciplinary action. Fines imposed on students are not permitted (compensation is not considered a fine)

c) If students are kept after school, parents should be notified of this measure in advance if possible. Keeping students during lunchtime should be avoided

d) If students exhibit difficulties in any form, a discussion with the parents should be sought

e) If no discussion with the parents is possible, or if they show lack of understanding, the school board should be informed

f) Remarks in the school report are subject to Article 8 (School Report)

g) Transfer to another school or institution, which guarantees individually tailored education and care, requires the assessment of the school psychologist

h) Referral to criminal justice authorities should be conducted by the school board

1. For Article 23, letters a-f, the teacher is responsible; for letters g and h, the school council is responsible.

1. These provisions must be explained to the students by the teachers at the beginning of each school year in an appropriate manner. Parents should also be informed about the content of these provisions during parent-teacher meetings.

1. These provisions replace the implementing provisions of the school regulations of the Canton of Uri dated March 14, 1963.

1. These provisions shall come into force at the beginning of the 1976/77 school year. They are to be included in the official collection of laws.