Code of Conduct

Naramata Elementary School Code of Conduct

 

Statement of Purpose

Naramata Elementary School believes that student learning is optimized in an environment that is safe, caring and orderly.  Such an environment is built on a foundation of respect.  Respect for self, respect for others, and respect for property and procedures.  Expectations for student conduct should help create such an environment. The Code of Conduct is reviewed on an annual basis.

 

1. Scope of the Naramata School Code of Conduct

The Code of Conduct applies to students of Naramata School engaged in, present at, or attending:

• • • • school or any school activity on school premises
      • travel in a school bus or other transportation arranged by the school.
      • any activity sponsored by, organized by or participated in by the school regardless of time or place.

2. Expectations:

Naramata School expects all members to:

 

Be respectful to self by

• • • • being on time and ready to learn
      • always trying your best
      • maintaining a healthy lifestyle and attitude
      • make good and safe choices    

Be respectful to others by

• • • • adhering to classroom and school rules.
      • being honest and telling the truth
      • share and include others
      • maintaining courteous and respectful relationships with fellow students, staff and volunteers.
      • demonstrating respect for all people and for the diversity of people.

     

Be respectful to school, public property and the environment by

• • • • respecting personal property.
      • respecting wildlife and nature
      • cleaning up after yourself
      • respecting neighbourhood property.

 

Be respectful of school procedures by

• • • • walking bicycles and wheeled toys on the school grounds.
      • arriving at school after 8:30 am unless supervised by an adult or staff member.
      • leaving the school grounds by 2:50 pm unless supervised by an adult.
      • following lunch etiquette during eating times.
      • entering the school using classroom designated doors.
      • remaining on school grounds or at school activities while school is in session.
      • reporting dangerous situations to staff.

 

Please note:

 

Our Code of Conduct is designed to provide guidelines for expected student behaviour while under the jurisdiction of the school or at any school-sponsored functions.

 

Unacceptable conduct (unexpected behaviour) is behaviour that:

• • • • interferes with the learning of others.
      • creates an unsafe condition (verbally or physically)
      • interferes with an orderly environment.
      • is illegal in nature.
      • Is discriminatory and contrary to BC Human Rights Code

 

Examples of Unacceptable (or Unexpected) Behaviours include:

• • • • hands on (fighting or play fighting).
      • lack of respect for others, teasing or name-calling.
      • throwing objects (rocks, snowballs, sticks etc.)
      • defiant behaviour.
      • rudeness, swearing.
      • misuse of technology (including cyberbullying)
      • unsafe play on playground equipment
      • bullying, harassment, intimidation, threatening or violent behaviours

 

3. Consequences of Unacceptable Conduct

Where appropriate, consequences for unacceptable conduct should involve restitution.  Restitution is an approach to discipline that is based on the recognition that young people will make mistakes.  By focusing on how a young person can correct a mistake, rather than on punishment this approach emphasizes positive solutions to problems and enhances student responsibility and self-regulation while leaving the child’s dignity intact.

 

On those occasions when corrective efforts fail to result in a student complying with the expected conduct standards disciplinary action will recognize and follow these principles:

• • • • misconduct must be dealt with on an individual basis.
      • each case of misconduct shall be dealt with as expeditiously as possible.
      • as students become older expectations become higher and consequences become greater.
      • disciplinary consequences should be progressive in nature.
      • when deemed appropriate, parents/guardians shall be involved.
      • severe, group or retaliatory behaviour will warrant stronger consequences
        
        

In cases of property damage, the School Act assigns a liability for costs to the parents and student(s) involved.

 

SD67 Board of Education will take all reasonable steps to prevent retaliation by a person against a student who has made a complaint of a breach of a code of conduct.

 

Special consideration may be given to students with special needs if these students are unable to comply with expectations due to a disability of an intellectual, physical, sensory, emotional or behavioural nature.  When students with identified special needs require intervention regarding their conduct the school will ensure that:

• • • • such students have been adequately assessed.
      • appropriate interventions are in place.
      • planning is undertaken to prevent further incidents of a similar nature.
        
        

4. Notification

         As circumstances warrant, administrators have a responsibility to advise all parties following behaviour incidents.

• • • • Parents of student exhibiting major behaviors
      • Parents of student on the receiving end of major behaviours
      • Superintendent (or designate Safe Schools member)
      • Ministerial agencies and/or School Liaison Officer (RCMP)