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SCHOOL BEHAVIOUR POLICIES

RESPECT FOR ALL PEOPLE

At our school, we believe that every student has a right to freedom from harassment with regard to race or colour.  In keeping with the Catholic Code of Conduct, we will not tolerate any expression of physical, psychological, sexual or verbal abuse directed toward any student, staff member, or member of the community.

POLICE AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS

Police and community members are essential partners in making our schools and communities safer.  Community members need to support and respect the rules of their local schools.  Police investigate incidents in accordance with the Board “Police and School Response Protocol” which is based on a provincial model developed by the Ministry of the Solicitor General and the Ministry of Education.

 
DANGEROUS ARTICLES AND ACTIVITES

Dangerous articles are not permitted at school.  Examples include: replicas of guns, knives and other sharp objects, lighters/matches, baseball bats, hockey sticks, and toxic substances.  Any item intended for use as a weapon or posing a potential threat to safety is prohibited.  Dangerous activities such as snowball throwing, stone throwing or rough play are not permitted.

SMOKING, DRUGS AND ALCOHOL

The possession, sale or use of alcohol or illicit drugs, including tobacco products on school property or at any school events are forbidden and unlawful under the Criminal Code and the Regulations of the School Board.

FIGHTING, BULLYING AND HARASSMENT

Students are encouraged to resolve disagreements in an appropriate manner. Harassment and bullying are defined as the repetition of any unwelcome comment or conduct that intimidates, demeans, offends or takes advantage of someone.  Bullying is a form of violence.  Fighting, aggression or any type of violence will not be tolerated.

INTERVENTIONS AND CONSEQUENCES 

Some students may refuse to abide by the rules established for the benefit of all.  A specific behaviour may lead to one or more of the following consequences being used to help students to change and improve their behaviour.  In all cases, the partnership and support of parents/guardians are vital in promoting long-term improvement.

CONSEQUENCES WHICH MAY BE INITIATED ARE:

•interviews with the student (informal and formal);

•parental involvement;

•involvement of school support team;

•peer –counseling;

•detention of student;

•removal of the student from the classroom to an alternate setting within the school, with supervision;

•referral to the school Special Services team;

•utilization of a performance contract;

•requiring the student to make restitution;

•involvement of, or referral to, outside   agencies;

•temporary withdrawal;

•suspension;

•expulsion.

SUSPENSION

Suspension is the removal of a pupil, by the Principal, from the school, for a specified period of time.  Suspensions are governed by the Education Act.

Suspensions carry with them the following understandings:

•Students may not be provided with work during this period but will be responsible for material presented.

•Students will be the direct responsibility of the parent(s) during the suspension period.

•The child is not allowed on school property for the duration of the suspension.