Shannon Lake Elementary School
βReaching New Heightsβ
Code of Conduct:
Shannon Lake Elementary School students, staff and parents work together to provide a safe, caring and respectful community committed to lifelong learning.
Our guidelines for all conduct within our learning community are:
1: Respect yourself 2: Respect others 3: Respect our school
Acceptable conduct demonstrates respect for self, others, and our school. Our Code of Conduct is in effect at school, while going to and from school, and when representing our school in the neighbourhood and community. Respectful conduct is recognized and celebrated at Shannon Lake Elementary.
Any behaviours that interfere with learning, or create unsafe conditions are considered disrespectful, and are unacceptable at Shannon Lake Elementary. All students are expected to be responsible for their learning and for their behaviour. As students progress through the grades in our school, they are expected to make more responsible choices about their behaviour, and to accept the consequences of those choices.
Consequences of unacceptable and disrespectful behaviour are consistent, fair, logical, and restorative.
- Classroom level problem solving, action plan,and parents notified.
- Principal / vice-principal problem solving, action plan, and parents notified.
- Consequences for serious offences may include suspension and will be dealt with according to School Board Policy and Regulations. Parents will be fully notified at all levels of this process.
βBeing on time and ready to learn |
βNot taking responsibility for learning |
βWalking quietly in hallways |
βThrowing dangerous items, including snowballs |
βAppropriate washroom use |
βName calling or swearing |
βSeated quietly for lunch |
βHarassment or bullying |
βRespectful language |
βThreats or retaliation |
β Non-contact play |
βTeasing or taunting |
βPlaying in designated areas only |
βDefying reasonable requests made by teachers or adult supervisors |
βIncluding and welcoming others
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Being in school buildings unsupervised |
βSharing equipment and taking turns |
βLeaving school grounds at any time without parent or teacher permission |
βLeadership and sportsmanship |
βWearing clothing that advertises substances illegal for elementary students or uses inappropriate or suggestive language |
βRemoving hats in our building |
βVandalism of any kind
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βDressing appropriately and wearing shoes suitable for daily physical activity |
βPossession of any kind of weapon |
βLeaving gum and junk food at home |
βViolence of any kind, including rough play |
Rights and Responsibilities:
According to the B.C. Human Rights Code, we promote a climate of understanding and mutual respect where all are equal in dignity and rights. All members of our learning community at Shannon Lake Elementary have the right to:
Be treated with kindness and caring...and the responsibility to treat others the same way.
Learn and work in a disruption free environment...and the responsibility to listen, ask questions, and learn and work without disrupting others.
Know what is expected from them at all times in every area of the school...and the responsibility to follow all expectations and enhance the image of our school.
Be protected from physical harm...and the responsibility not to physically harm yourself, or others,
Be protected from verbal abuse...and the responsibility to treat others with dignity, worth and respect.
Have their positive behaviour recognized...and the responsibility to praise and acknowledge others for appropriate behaviour.
Have their personal property protected...and the responsibility to respect the personal property of others and to accept their right to privacy.
SLE upholds and promotes the BC Human Rights Code β respecting the right of all those in accordance with the law β prohibiting discrimination based on race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, gender, gender identity and expression or sexual orientation β in its school environment.