École Gertrude Parker School Code of Conduct

Introduction

The school’s Code of Conduct has been designed to promote student achievement in a safe environment. Each student contributes to the well being and success of everyone at École Gertrude Parker School. It was developed following the guidelines provided by the Nova Scotia Department of Education and the Halifax Regional School Board Codes of Conduct.

Expectations

Students are expected to:

• Show respect for all personnel
• Treat each other as they want to be treated themselves
• Conduct themselves in an orderly manner at all times and in all places connected with the school, including on field trips
• Do all assigned work
• Treat with care all school property and the property of others

Parents are expected to:

• Reinforce the need for and value of appropriate, respectful behaviours
• Recognize and respect school and HRSB policies * (refer to school handbook)
• Support the children’s teachers and actively participate in all aspects of your children’s education

Respect for People

Developing behaviour and language that reflects the ability to get along with others is an important life skill. Language and behaviour that may injure another emotionally or physically is not acceptable in society.

• Behaviour and language that reflects respect and consideration for others’ physical and emotional well being is expected at all times on our school property
• Because we are about each other name calling, teasing, put downs, racial slurs, and bad language (swearing) is not acceptable at our school
• Because we care and respect each other, and ourselves, pushing, rough play, spitting, fighting, etc. is not acceptable at our school

Respect for Property

All school members are to do their part in caring for the school property including school grounds, desks, materials and supplies.

Academic Expectations

The main focus of school is to help students develop their academic potential. To that end, students benefit from exhibiting positive attitudes and productive habits.

·        Students are expected to cooperate, put their best effort forward and take pride in their work

·        Students are expected to cooperate with school personnel while participating as class members and completing appropriate curriculum expectations

·        Students are expected to arrive at class on time, prepared with the proper materials and proper attitude

Consequences

Behaviour can be influenced and acceptable behaviours can be taught and learned. The consequence(s) applied will depend on the age of the student, the severity of the infraction, and the number of times the infraction has taken place. Every child will be dealt with on an individual basis. Listed below are possible consequences:

• The teacher talking on-the-spot with the student
• Student fills in reflection sheet
• The student is sent to the office to have a talk with the principal or vice-principal
• A school service is assigned
• A phone call is made to the student’s parent(s)/guardian(s)
• Loss of privilege (e.g. Intramurals, school trip)
• Detention is assigned
• An after school detention is assigned (worked out with the support of the parent(s)/guardian(s))
• An in-school suspension is assigned (student remains in office all day doing school work)
• Parents are asked to come in for a meeting
• The student is suspended from school for a specified period (used after other options have been tried or in the case of a serious incident)
• Arrangements made to pay for damaged property
• Students required to redo an activity or assignment
• A written note is sent to the parent(s)/guardian(s)
• Outside support services are requested