This survey was carried out at Tagore High among the 11th grade students to explore their views on
the school’s rules and to potentially shed light on the reasons for non-compliance. Twenty (20)
students were given questionnaires of which the biological data revealed that 45% were males and
the remaining 55% were females.
After meticulously analysing the data, it can be seen that a major 75% of the students indicated that
rules are indeed necessary for maintaining a positive educational environment, however, the rules of
the school are too strict and not properly enforced resulting in 85% of the student population not
understanding the reason(s) behind them. 80% of the students reported that the rules are not
effectively communicated to all the students hence bringing about disobedience. It was also revealed
that a major 95% of the students thinks that there are rules which are unnecessary and quite unfair
and only a minority of 1% thinks that these rules should not be modified to fit current times, nor
should new rules be added. On this note, 45% of the students do not believe that rules positively
affect their academic performance, and they don't even consider the students' safety. Quite on the
contrary, 60% of the students reported that rules are supposed to make the students feel safe and
comfortable learning instead, they feel as though their well-being are instead negatively affected. On
this note, a major 80% of the students are uncomfortable discussing these said rules with the school
and the school heads, while only minority (51%) of the students indicated that they were/are not
being considered when the school rules are/were being modified or established. Only minority of
15% of the students are really pleased with the current rules, but 70% indicated that the rules
positively contribute to their respectful and inclusive school culture. When asked of actions that the
school can put into play that would guarantee the rules are adhered to most of the students agreed
that there should be a clearer communication between students and teachers, while only a minority of
5 votes went to treating all students the same; 13 votes were to put penalties in place for any
disobedience and disregard to the school rules.
Ultimately, if these minor issues are investigated and fixed then, statistically, the learning
environment would become a safe, healthy, and positive one where all the students would feel
listened to and as a result the rules of the school will be adhered to.