École Bellevue Creek Elementary
CODE OF CONDUCT
Purpose
To help maintain a safe, caring and orderly environment for learning for all.
To promote a climate of understanding and mutual respect where all people in our school, students, parents, teachers, staff or visitors, are treated equally in dignity and rights, and without discrimination based on race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or age of that person or class of persons, as set out in the BC Human Rights Code.
Rights & Responsibilities
Students have the RIGHT to:
- Learn and grow
- Be heard
- Be respected
- Be safe
Students have the RESPONSIBILITY to:
- Do their best at all times
- Use their voice to share their thoughts and ideas
- Treat others and property with respect
- Encourage others and themselves to make positive choices
Who does this Code of Conduct apply to?
In reference to Board Policies 455 and 455R the purpose of the Bellevue Creek Code of Conduct is to maintain a safe, caring and orderly environment for learners and their learning. The code of conduct applies to any learner:
- On school property or the environs of the school
- In attendance at school or any school-sponsored activity
- Whose behaviour at any time or place, including to and from school as well as online, has a negative effect on the school environment and/or learning
Discipline Procedures
In the event of a violation of our Code of Conduct, the staff will endeavour to act consistently by:
- communicating with all individuals involved;
- determining all of the facts; and
- treating learners with fairness and respect.
The staff recognizes that each incident must be dealt with on an individual basis, dependent upon severity, circumstance and history. Every effort will be made to match the situation and the consequence to the learner through the use of a progressive disciplinary model. As learners mature in middle school there is a higher expectation of responsibility, therefore consequences for violations of the code of conduct may vary from grades 6 to 8. Whenever possible, the learner, with the assistance of the administrator, teacher, behaviour intervention teacher, counselor, and/or parent/guardian, will be involved in solving the problem.
Student Transportation to and from School (Wheels on Campus)
Helmets are mandatory when using personal forms of wheeled transportation to/from school. Students must have a good locking device to lock up a bike to a bike rack. ALL students and adults are to dismount and walk their bike, scooters and or carry their skateboards on the school property. Shoes with “wheelies” fall into this category, and are not to be used on the school grounds or in the school. Thank you for reinforcing these safety measures with your child.
Responsible Student Use of Personal Technology Devices, School Technology, and District Networks
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.