Shannon Lake Elementary School
“Reaching New Heights”
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.
Examples of respectful conduct include, but are not limited to: | Examples of disrespectful and unacceptable conduct include, but are not limited to: |
|---|---|
Being on time and ready to learn | Not taking responsibility for learning |
Walking quietly in hallways | Throwing dangerous items, including snowballs |
Appropriate washroom use | Name calling or swearing |
Seated quietly for lunch | Harassment or bullying |
Respectful language | Threats or retaliation |
Non-contact play | Teasing or taunting |
Playing in designated areas only | Defying reasonable requests made by teachers or adult supervisors |
Including and welcoming others | Being in school buildings unsupervised |
Sharing equipment and taking turns | Leaving school grounds at any time without parent or teacher permission |
Leadership and sportsmanship | Wearing clothing that advertises substances illegal for elementary students or uses inappropriate or suggestive language |
Removing hats in our building | Vandalism of any kind |
Dressing appropriately and wearing shoes suitable for daily physical activity | Possession of any kind of weapon |
Leaving gum and junk food at home | Violence of any kind, including rough play |
Leaving personal electronics at home | |
Responsible Student Use of Personal Digital Devices, School Technology, and District Network Services
Student use of personal digital devices (any device used to communicate and/or access the internet), school technology, and district networks at school is for educational purposes.
Students must abide by the school’s Code of Conduct and procedures, as well as Central Okanagan Public Schools Policy 486: Student Use of Network Services and Digital Technologies.
Students will:
· Secure, power off and store personal digital devices during instructional (i.e. class time) and non-instructional time (i.e. breaks/lunch) at Elementary schools unless instructed by the Principal or school staff;
· Use personal digital devices during instructional time for instructional purposes and digital literacy skills as instructed by the Principal or school staff;
· Ensure personal digital devices are not used in areas where privacy is expected, such as restrooms and change rooms;
· Be permitted to use personal digital devices to support accessibility, accommodations, medical and health needs;
· Always take precautions to ensure online safety, privacy, and security;
· Treat others with respect and kindness when using digital devices and district network services;
· Always use digital devices and district network services responsibly and with academic integrity.
Schools will ensure that all students have equitable and developmentally appropriate access to technology to meet curricular requirements. Students are not required to have their own personal digital device or cellphone at school.
The use of personal digital devices, school technology, and district networks is a privilege. Staff may revoke a student’s access to devices because of inappropriate student conduct.
Violations of the school code of conduct could result in appropriate restorative processes or disciplinary actions including suspension and police intervention.
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 – respecting the right of all those in accordance with the law – 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 – in its school environment.