Code of Conduct

Code of Conduct

 

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STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOUR

All members of the school community are expected to:  

  • respect and comply with all applicable federal, provincial and municipal laws;
  • demonstrate honesty and integrity;  
  • respect differences in people, their ideas and opinions;
  • treat one and other with dignity and respect at all times, and especially when there is a disagreement;  
  • respect and treat others fairly and promote a positive school climate that is inclusive and accepting of all pupils, including of any race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status or disability;  
  • respect the rights of others;  
  • show proper care and regard for school property and the property of others;  
  • take appropriate measures to help those in need;  
  • respect persons who are in a position of authority;  
  • respect the need of others to work in an environment of learning and teaching

 

PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE

When students breach the code of conduct, consequences will be consistent with progressive discipline strategies. Progressive discipline is a whole-school approach that utilizes a continuum of interventions, supports, and consequences to address inappropriate student behaviour and to build on 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 one that is both corrective and supportive. Schools should utilize a range of interventions, supports, and consequences that include learning opportunities for reinforcing positive behaviour while helping students to make good choices. 

Interventions (in no particular order) may include:  

  • Discussion with a teacher, member of the support staff, or principal
  • 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  
  • Assessment  
  • Detention  
  • Restorative justice practices 

 

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