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, color, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, 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 RIGHT TO: Do their best at all times / Use their voice to share their thoughts & ideas / Treat others & property with respect / Encourage others & 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 École 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 behavior 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 endeavor 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, behavior 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 The purpose of using network services and digital technologies while in educational settings is to engage in responsible educational activities. Therefore, the use of personal technology devices, school technologies, and district network services requires students to 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.
Some examples of responsible use with district and personal devices include the following:
• Act responsibly when accessing technology and district networks, including the Internet in their school.
• Use technology equipment and property according to all applicable rules and with care and respect.
• Engage in appropriate use as directed by school staff.
• Respect the safety and privacy of self and others and do not provide personal contact information about themselves or other students.
• Treat others with respect and kindness when using digital devices and network services.
• Respect resource limits of the network services and do not engage in activities that jeopardize the integrity, security or performance of the network.
• Understand the importance of privacy and security and take all reasonable precautions when accessing network services and digital technologies.
The use of Personal Technology Devices, School Technology, and District Networks is a privilege and usage may be revoked at any time for inappropriate conduct. Schools will not be held responsible for any misplaced, lost, stolen, or broken items brought to school by students. Use of network services and digital technologies which violate the terms outlined in policy and/or the School's Code of Conduct may result in serious consequences including definite or indefinite suspensions and/or police intervention.
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