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Code of Conduct

 

DAVID CAMERON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CODE OF CONDUCT

The Code of Conduct is established for the benefit of everyone at David Cameron Elementary School.  Our goal is to assist students in developing self-discipline and a sense of social responsibility.  Students must recognize that any behaviour which interferes with the safety and learning of others is unacceptable.

OUR BELIEFS

David Cameron Elementary School believes that all students have the right to learn in a safe and respectful environment.  The responsibility for teaching appropriate acceptable behaviour is shared between the home and school.  Only by working together can we promote positive and responsible student conduct.

A SAFE AND CARING COMMUNITY

David Cameron Elementary School is a safe and caring school. As members of this school community we have a responsibility to act in ways that are free of:

  • Bullying, harassment, threat and intimidation;
  • Physical violence and/or violence of any form;
  • Verbal, physical or sexual abuse;
  • Discrimination, especially 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 (BC Human Rights Code)
  • Theft and vandalism.

Our safe and caring school environment does not tolerate the presence of:

  • Intoxicating substances;
  • Weapons and explosives, regardless of whether real or replica;
  • Intruders or trespassers;
  • Tobacco and/or smoking (including e-cigarettes).

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

Every student at David Cameron Elementary School has RIGHTS.  With those rights come RESPONSIBILITIES.

  • I have the Right to learn.

It is my Responsibility to listen to instructions, to work quietly, and to raise my hand if I have a question or concern.

  • I have the Right to be safe.

It is my Responsibility not to engage in rough play, to threaten, bully or physically harm anyone else.

  • I have the Right to hear and be heard.

It is my Responsibility not to interrupt others or make unnecessary noise.

  • I have the Right to be respected.

It is my Responsibility not to tease, bother or upset other people or hurt their feelings.

  • I have the Right to privacy and to my own personal space.

It is my Responsibility to respect the personal property of others, and to accept their right to privacy.

  • I have the Right to a clean, healthy environment.

It is my Responsibility to dispose of garbage and keep my work and play area clean.

As a school we need everyone to… S.O.A.R.

 be Safe
– participate in activities in which you and those around you will be safe
– use materials appropriately
– make sure that the school is free from weapons intoxicating substances and intruders
– help others when help is needed

take Ownership
– try your best to learn new things
– do your best to create a positive and supportive learning environment in the classroom
– work hard to fix problems when then arise
– make sure that you act in a way that helps everyone meet their needs
– make sure that your tidy up after yourself

model Acceptance

– be inclusive of others
– support others to do their best
– be open and accepting of personal differences.  This includes age, race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, or sexual orientation.

be Respectful
– treat each other with kindness
– treat school property with care
– help to protect the natural environment of our school