Code of Conduct
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Fort
Rupert Elementary School
Code of Conduct 2008-2009
Learning in Harmony
School Mission Statement
Fort Rupert Elementary School will strive to develop positive self-worth in its students. We will endeavor to build a safe environment that nurtures, respects and builds responsible citizens. We will focus on enhancing academic performance for every student.
Statement of Purpose
In order for Fort Rupert Elementary School to fulfill its mission, students are expected to display high standards of behaviour towards each other, towards members of staff and towards visitors to school both in school and on school-related activities. This Code of Conduct outlines for students, staff, parents and visitors our expectations of behavior and the consequences for unacceptable conduct. It is a public document which has been drawn up by staff, students and parents.
Student Expectations
Students are expected to participate to the best of their ability in our school’s program by:
- Attending classes punctually and regularly
- Coming prepared to class
- Working cooperatively and diligently
- Submitting only original work for assessment
- Respecting the rights of all persons within the school
- Respecting the legitimate authority of school staff
- Respecting the diversity of the school community
- Respecting the school’s physical facilities
- Behaving in a safe and responsible manner at all times
Students shall not discriminate against others on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, sex or sexual orientation, or for any other reason set out in the Human Rights Code of British Columbia; nor shall a student publish or display anything that would indicate an intention to discriminate against another, or expose them to contempt or ridicule, on the basis of any such grounds.
School rules
We have four school rules which we believe if all students follow high levels of conduct will be established:
- Be respectful
- Be safe
- Be peaceful
- Be an active learner
‘Fun Day’: Celebrating All-Student Good Conduct
In 2008-2009 the school will hold an event once a month for celebrating all-student good conduct in order to encourage students to share responsibility for good behaviour. If a student has been cautioned by the principal on two occasions for the same non-compliance with school rules that occurred in the classroom or outside of it and the conduct is repeated then the student will not participate in the ‘Fun Day’ event. Instead the student will complete an activity on social responsibility and the four school rules.
Consequences for Unacceptable Conduct
The following events have been identified as possible examples of misconduct. Any conduct that has not followed the school rules will have an appropriate consequence relative to those outlined below.
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Unacceptable Conduct |
Consequences |
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Rude language directed at other students |
Teacher to reprimand student in class. Repeat behaviour will lead to the teacher having a Responsibility Meeting[1] with the student out of class time. With continued repetition referral will be made to the principal, contact with the parents and ultimately an after-school Responsibility Meeting. At each stage it is hoped that an apology will occur. |
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Disruption of learning in the classroom |
Teacher to relocate the student on the first incident. Repeat behaviour will lead to a teacher Responsibility Meeting, then referral to the principal, contact with the parents and ultimately an after school Responsibility Meeting. At each stage it is hoped that an apology will occur. |
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Rude language directed at a member of staff or a visitor |
Student to be removed to the principal’s office. Parental contact will be made and an after school Responsibility Meeting. On a repeat offence an in-school suspension[2] will be served. It is hoped that an apology will occur. |
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Pushing and shoving |
Student will make an apology to the other student (s) and will spend a lunch hour Responsibility Meeting on an appropriate task on the school rules. |
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Fighting |
The principal will investigate by locating witnesses. Student(s) will lose lunch time out door privileges for a suitable period of time. A parent interview with the student and principal will occur on a first event. If it is a repeat occurrence then the student(s) will have an in-school suspension and then a suspension according to SD85 Policy 2-330 |
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Discriminatory language to any other person |
In-school suspension and a parent interview. The class should have a series of Healing Circles[3] as a priority in order to inform the student that discrimination is not acceptable in Canada. |
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Bullying including school-related cyber bullying |
When concerns are raised by a member of staff or a parent, the principal will investigate by locating witnesses. If bullying is proven then the principal will refer the student to a session with the school counselor. The class should have a series of Healing Circles as a priority in order to inform the student who has been bullying to know that the class found this unacceptable. This may be done with the class teacher or the counselor. The parents of the student will be notified and invited to a meeting of the bullying does not stop. |
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Use of weapons |
The principal will contact the parents following an investigation and will suspend the student according to SD85 Policy 2-330 (Student Suspension). If the Supervisor believes a crime has been committed, or during an investigation comes to believe that a crime has been committed, the principal shall stop investigating to protect evidence and consult with the police to determine who continues the investigation |
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Offensive, demeaning, or culturally insensitive messages displayed on dress or attire. |
The principal will contact the parents, after interviewing the student. A repeat offense will lead to an after school Responsibility Meeting with a focus on social responsibility. |
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Smoking in school, on school property or while away on field trips. |
The principal will contact the parents, interview the student and arrange an in-school suspension. |
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Possession, exchange, or non-medical use of alcohol or other drugs by any student while under the school's jurisdiction, including while away from school on field trips. |
The principal will contact the parents, interview the student and after consideration of the evidence will determine a course of action ranging from referral to the school counselor, suspension, or contacting the police authorities. |
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Stealing from student, staff or school property
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The principal will contact the parents, interview the student and after consideration of the evidence will determine a course of action ranging from referral to the school counselor, suspension, or contacting the police authorities. |
Alternative considerations will apply to students with special needs if these needs mean that a student cannot comply with the code of conduct due to having a disability of an intellectual, physical, sensory, emotional or behavioural nature. However in conjunction with the Learning Assistance Teacher, the parent and in the case of a severe incident, the District Principal of Special Needs, the principal will meet to discuss the student’s conduct and decide appropriate strategies to put in place to avoid a repeat.
December 10th 2008
[1] Responsibility Meeting: A time when the teacher or principal can work with the student on reflecting on their conduct. This is reflective, respectful and considerate but needs to be when the teacher or principal can spend the time with the student one-on-one.
[2] In-School Suspension: The student carries out his or her learning under supervision of the principal but outside of his or her regular classroom.
[3] Healing Circles: Reflecting First Nations tradition when a student will be asked to listen to his or her peers’ opinions and thoughts on his or her conduct and what they believe the consequences should be.
