Ogden Is A Beautiful Place

Code of Conduct

Our Mission at Ogden

At Ogden, we work hard to create an inclusive, welcoming, safe, friendly environment where students, staff, parents/guardians, and community are valued and respected for their diversity and uniqueness.

Everyone in the Ogden Community has the right to:

  • Feel safe.
  • Be free from harassment.
  • Be free from name calling.
  • Feel welcome, respected, and valued.
  • Be free from fear, prejudice and discrimination.

Code of Behaviour

  • Play in designated and supervised areas.
  • Stay on school property.
  • Keep hands and feet to yourself.
  • Listen to instructions.
  • Walk inside the school.

Lunchroom Rules

  • Listen to instructions of lunchroom supervisors.
  • Leave the lunchroom clean and tidy.
  • Talk quietly.
  • Stay at your class tables.

In class we…

  • Listen to others and include all voices.
  • Ask questions and follow instructions.
  • Do our best work and are open to learning new things.
  • Work together to solve challenges.
  • Always let an adult know when we are leaving the class.

In the yard we…

  • Play together safely and take care of one another.
  • Ask a recess ranger or adult on duty to help solve conflicts or if we are hurt.
  • Listen to instructions from all adults on duty.
  • Share the snow, the leaves, toys and sports equipment.
  • Stay in the school yard.

In the halls we…

  • Walk quietly, respectfully and safely.
  • Look but not touch bulletin boards and displays.
  • Let an adult know that we have permission to leave the classroom.
  • Do the right thing, even if no one is watching.
  • Use the washrooms quickly and respectfully.

We use Restorative Practices at Ogden

When things go wrong we ask…

  • What happened?
  • What were you thinking of at the time?
  • What have you thought about since?
  • Who has been affected by what you have done?
  • What do you think you need to do to make things right?

When someone has been harmed we ask…

  • What did you think when you realized what had happened?
  • What impact has this incident had on you and others?
  • What has been the hardest thing for you?
  • What do you think needs to happen to make things right?

Consequences may included:

  • Timeout
  • Repairing relationships
  • Student discussion between students involved or with staff members.
  • Phone call home.
  • Formal parent conference.
  • Involvement of School Support Team or outside agencies.
  • Referring to TDSB’s Safe and Caring Schools Policy.
  • Progressive discipline

Responsibilities of Students

  • Be a positive role model.
  • Respect everyone.
  • Resolve conflicts and difficulties through peaceful means.
  • Seek adult help if unable to resolve problems.
  • Work and play cooperatively and safely.
  • Respect everyone.
  • Help keep the whole school tidy and free of litter.
  • Use respectful verbal and non-verbal communication.
  • Treat others the way you want to be treated.

Responsibilities of Parents/Guardians/Caregivers

  • Be a positive role model.
  • Encourage independence and taking responsibility.
  • Encourage solving conflicts with talking.
  • Work with your child’s teacher to help meet their needs.
  • Inform the school of any special circumstances which may affect student progress or behave