Student expectations and responsibilities are clearly
indicated in the
TDSB Code of Conduct which applies to all
students.
It is expected that students will:
- Be at school, attending all classes regularly on time
- Communicate with the school - teachers and staff
regarding exceptional attendance disruptions and
provide relevant documentation
- Be prepared to learn
- Complete class work, homework, and assignments in a
timely fashion including when class is missed
- Follow all school rules
- Take responsibilities for their actions
- Ask questions
According to the
TDSB Code of Conduct, Progressive Discipline is a whole-school approach that utilizes a continuum of interventions, supports, and consequences to address inappropriate student behaviour and to build upon strategies that promote positive behaviours. When inappropriate behaviour occurs, disciplinary measures should be applied within a framework that shifts the focus from one that is solely punitive to a focus that is both corrective and supportive.
Progressive discipline is a process designed to create the expectation that the degree of discipline will be in proportion to the severity of the behaviour leading to the discipline and that the previous disciplinary history of the student and all other relevant factors will be taken into account.
Progressive discipline must take into account the needs of individual student by showing sensitivity to diversity, to cultural needs, and to special education needs.
Interventions may include:
- Discussion with a teacher, member of the support staff, or principal
- Supports offered by Urban Indigenous Education Centre and Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement
- Attendance/performance/ behaviour contracts
- Time Out
- Reflection Sheet
- Parental contact and involvement in applying an appropriate remedy
- Loss of privilege to participate in specified school activities
- Peer mediation
- Individual or group counselling
- Restitution for damage or stolen property
- Community service
- Mental Health and well-being supports
- Restorative Practices
Here are some additional resources and organizations within Toronto that may provide
useful information on school, commuting and community safety
- Ambulance, Fire, Police
Other Contacts
Phone
9-1-1
- Toronto Public Library
www.TorontoPublicLibrary.ca
Phone
416-393-7131
- Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
www.ttc.ca
Phone
416-393-3030
- Toronto Public Health (TPH)
www.Toronto.ca/Health
Phone
416-338-7600
- Children’s Aid Society of Toronto
www.TorontoCAS.ca
Phone
416-924-4646
- Toronto Youth Services
2-1-1
- Kids Help Phone
www.KidsHelpPhone.ca
Phone
1-800-668-6868
- Ontario Legal Aid
www.legalaid.on.ca
Phone
416-924-4646