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The following information is found in our Student Agenda. The links below will enable you to locate the appropriate section. 4. Code of Conduct 4.1 School District Expectations 4.3 School-Wide Discipline Policy 4.4 Closed Campus 4.6 Dress Code 4.7 Tobacco 4.9 Lates 4.10 Vandalism 4.11 Cell Phones / Listening Devices 4.12 RCMP Liason 4.13 Attendance
4.CODE OF CONDUCT 4.1 SCHOOL DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS The Board believes that appropriate student conduct based on respect for oneself, respect for others and respect for property is essential for the development of responsible citizens. In order to help create a safe, caring and orderly school environment that fosters respect, inclusion, fairness and equity, the board requires students to:
Note: This is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of unacceptable behaviours. Purpose:George Bonner Middle School Code of Conduct is intended to encourage appropriate student behaviour and to provide an atmosphere where all individuals feel a sense of respect, safety and belonging. All students must abide by the expectations outlined in the Code of Conduct while on the school premises, going to and returning from school, and at all school games, functions and field trips whenever and wherever held.
4.3 SCHOOL-WIDE DISCIPLINE POLICY Philosophy: George Bonner is committed to developing the adolescent through a safe, structured, caring and cooperative environment. It operates on the belief that all students have the right to learn. To do so means that each student works toward creating an environment that is positive and productive. No student has the right to choose behaviour that infringes upon the rights of others. As a staff we believe that home and school must share the responsibility for teaching children (young adults) appropriate behaviour. By working together we can increase the probability that students will learn responsibility and respect for others, thereby increasing their self-respect. George Bonner Middle School has adopted a school-wide discipline process, which we believe reflects the above philosophy. Most students behave responsibly most of the time. Some students, however, may err in their judgement of what is acceptable behaviour. The school-wide discipline policy is designed to help students understand that they have made a mistake and that they have chosen to behave inappropriately and to encourage them to acquire andapply more acceptable alternatives. Classroom Expectations: Each teacher has developed expectations that will contribute to a positive learning environment. These expectations will be communicated to and discussed with the students in the first weeks of operation of the school. Consequences: Teachers at George Bonner Middle School will continue to ensure that positive behaviour is given recognition. The staff is committed to increasing communication not only between teachers and students, but also between school and home. This may come in the form of encouraging telephone calls, sending positive notes home, and enacting positive parent-teacher conferences. Students will also know when they have chosen behaviour that is unacceptable. Our goals are to help students see that they are responsible for their behaviour and that they are in control of themselves. The choice is always with the student. All reasonable steps will be taken to prevent retaliation against a student who has made a complaint of a breach of the code of conduct. Minor Offenses: Staff members will handle minor offenses “on the spot.” Teachers will ensure that students understand what is expected of them and if minor offenses persist, students may be referred to the Student Support Room. Major Offenses: Major offenses are those behaviours that threaten the orderly function of the school or are threatening to the well being of others. These usually include: open defiance of authority, discrimination, physical or mental abuse of others and continuous, disruptive behaviour. Major offenses will be handled by a formal process. Open communication will be maintained by the teacher with school administration, the parents and the student. A plan of action will be decided upon, discussed and implemented. The consequences for major offenses will be decided for each individual case with a focus of restitution. For example, the consequences for an act of vandalism may be: restoring the article vandalized, paying for the article, or, if serious enough, involving the police. Continuous major misbehaviour will result in a progression of consequences that may include: in-school suspension, at-home suspension, transfer to another school, assistance through out-of-school agencies, or expulsion. Special considerations may be applied to students who are unable to comply with expectations. It must be stated that only a small segment of a school population ever reaches this level of misbehaviour. In keeping with our school philosophy, the students will continue to receive all the positive support possible to help them stay in school. Suspension Protocol:
George Bonner Middle School is a “closed campus”. This means students stay on grounds at all times including lunch and after school while waiting for their bus. If a student goes off grounds, parents will be contacted and he/she will be assigned to 5 days of Lunch Bunch. Second time off grounds will result in a suspension to home. 4.5 ALCOHOL AND ILLEGAL DRUGS Students who possess, consume, or who are under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs while they are under the jurisdiction of the school will be suspended immediately in accordance with School District Policy. 4.6 DRESS CODE Dress Code Policy was developed by students, parents and staff and adopted in March 2003 and reviewed at a PAC meeting in June 2006. As a general guideline, the clothing worn while at school should cover the body appropriately.
George Bonner Middle School is a non-smoking area (everyone). Students are not to smoke in the building, on the grounds, or within sight of the building. Offenders will be suspended to home. 4.8 FIGHTING AND INTIMIDATION All students have a right to attend school, free of the threat of physical or mental abuse. Those students involved in fights or intimidation or inciting others to fight while they are under the jurisdiction of the school will be suspended. Their parents or guardians will be notified immediately. 4.9 LATES Students who are late to class may disrupt and consume the time of fellow classmates, teachers and the office staff. Frequent lates may result in detentions at noon. Students who arrive late must report to the office to have their agendas stamped before entering class. The subject teacher will deal with students who are late to classes. Frequent lates may result in a student not being allowed into class
4.10 VANDALISM Students who deliberately damage, deface or otherwise destroy school property will be suspended. They or their parents will be expected to pay for the damage. It is important to remember that the school building belongs to the community and that we must do our part to ensure it is kept in good condition for future students. 4.11 CELL PHONES / LISTENING DEVICES The use of cell phones and other recording devices is challenging the ability of staff to monitor and guide students in their use. Digital cameras, cell phones and video cameras are adding a new dimension to the problem as photos and videos can be recorded without permission and distributed within minutes. Therefore, recording and transmitting devices, such as cell phones, cameras, etc. are not permitted to be used during the school day and are to be kept in the locker. Listening devices are not permitted during class time. Staff process for handling confiscated devices is:
4.12 RCMP LIAISON The Shawnigan Lake detachment of the RCMP provides a school liaison officer. It is the duty of the liaison officer to attend any complaint at the school. Additionally, this police officer will come to the school as time permits to develop a positive relationship with Bonner students.
Regular attendance is a major factor contributing to student success. Attendance is taken in all classes. If you arrive late to school, check in to the office with your Agenda. Your Agenda will be stamped with the time of arrival. Leaving early? Bring a note from home. The note can be written in the Agenda. Show it to your classroom teacher and check out at the office. Absent? Have your parents phone the school the morning of the day of your absence. Extended absences for medical or family matters? Phone the school counsellors. We do have a hospital-homebound teacher in the district that will help during these times. Snow days? Listen to the local radio station 89.7 SUN FM to see if the buses are running. More information will be in the newsletters. Withdrawing or transferring? Report to your homeroom teacher or to one of the counsellors. Absent from a Class/Fieldtrip? Signed permission from your teacher(s) is needed prior to the activity. Missed work must be caught up! Truant? Truancy is an unexplained absence from class without prior knowledge of the teacher or the parent. Truancies can result in an in-school suspension and a re-admission conference with the parent or guardian. Minimum penalty for missing a class the first time will be 3 days of Lunch Bunch.
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