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    abgreenwellwiki1May 17, 2010 2:13 PM

    CONDUCT EXPECTATIONS – UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIORS
    Behaviours that

    • Interfere with the learning of others
    • Create unsafe conditions
    Acts, such as
    • Bullying
    • Physical violence or verbal abuse
    • Name calling or foul language
    • Racism, discrimination, harassment or intimidation
    Illegal Acts, such as
    • Possession of weapons (real or pretend), drugs, alcohol, or tobacco
    • Bullying
    • Vandalism or theft
    The above behaviours are examples and are not all inclusive
    RISING EXPECTATIONS
    As students become older, more mature and move through each grade we expect that they will:
    • increase their self discipline and sense of personal responsibility
    • have increased consequences for unacceptable behaviour.

    CONSEQUENCES

    The staff and students of A.B. Greenwell School are committed to working together to follow the school Code of Conduct to provide a safe, respectful learning environment for everyone.

    Should the Code of Conduct not be followed, one or more of the following consequences will be applied. Consequences will be based on the type and frequency of the misbehaviour , the age and maturity of the student and special needs, if any, in determining appropriate disciplinary action.

    • Phone call to parents
    • Letter to parents
    • Meeting to discuss the problem
    • Referral to counsellor
    • Replacement or repair of damaged property
    • Writing about the incident
    • Time-out
    • Referral to principal or teacher-in-charge
    • Walking with supervisor
    • Temporary loss of school lunch hour/lunch privileges
    • Loss of privileges-field trips, school sponsored extra-curricular activities
    • Temporary loss of playground privileges
    • Restricted school hours
    • In-school suspension
    • Out-of-school suspension
    • Actions directed by District policy and regulations
    • Actions directed by the Criminal Code

    PURPOSE
    The purpose of a code of conduct is to clearly define expectations of student behaviour during any school activity within the school or within the community at large. If a person has made a complaint of a breach of conduct, the board will take all reasonable steps to prevent retaliation against this person.


    CODE
    OF
    CONDUCT

    *Caring for ourselves and others
    *Creating a safe learning place for everyone
    *Respecting all people and property
    *Working out our problems together
    *Being responsible for what we say and do



    8545 Hemlock Rd.
    PO Box 529
    Lake Cowichan, BC
    V0R 2G0
    250-745-6627
    Principal Jann Drake


    A.B. Greenwell School
    STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
    The staff and students of A.B. Greenwell School are committed to working together to follow the school Code of Conduct to provide a safe, respectful learning environment for everyone.


    Rights:
    • I have the right to learn

    • I have the right to an environment that respects all people

    • I have the right to be, and to feel, safe

    • I have the right to privacy and to your own personal space ⇒

    • I have the right to a comfortable and clean
    environment ⇒

    Responsibilities :
    • I will attend school regularly and on time
    • I will bring your materials (homework, planner, gym strip)
    • I will do my best work
    • I will be prepared to make mistakes
    • I will work in ways that don’t disturb others

    • I will be courteous and polite
    • I will respect the feelings and opinions of others
    • I will talk and behave toward others as I would want to be treated
    • I will encourage others in a positive way
    • I will be a good listener
    • I will appreciate and accept the differences in others
    • I will include other people in activities

    • I will think before I act – I will be safe
    • I will play safely on the playground
    • I will obey school and safety rules
    • I will help others to be safe
    • I will stay out of conflicts whenever possible
    • I will follow the directions of school staff
    • I will be aware of emergency drills

    • I will respect other people’s things
    • I will respect others’ right to privacy
    • I will make my own decisions
    • I will not pressure friends to make decisions they don’t want to make

    • I will clean up after myself
    • I will be an active team member
    • I will reduce, reuse, recycle
    • I will treat A.B. Greenwell School and grounds with care

    Dear Parent/Guardian:

    Please read this page (blue), sign it and return it to school.

    Keep the CODE OF CONDUCT (yellow) at home.

    *Caring for ourselves and others
    *Creating a safe learning place for everyone
    *Respecting all people and property
    *Working out our problems together
    *Being responsible for what we say and do

    The CODE OF CONDUCT has been discussed in class and at assemblies. It has also been actively promoted through our monthly character building activities. All of the Behavioural Expectations are posted and actively taught to the students within the classroom and at assemblies.

    The Staff and students of A.B. Greenwell School are committed to working together to follow the school Code of Conduct to provide a safe, respectful learning environment for everyone.

    Ms. Jann Drake, Principal

    STUDENT CONTRACT
    Student Contract
    I have discussed the Code of Conduct with my parents and I understand it.

    Student Signature

    Parent Contract
    I have discussed the Code of Conduct with my child and I support it.

    Parent Signature

    Staff Contract
    We endorse the Code of Conduct and will support others in following the guidelines.