Policies & Procedures

BEAR CREEK ELEMENTARY CODE OF CONDUCT

The Student Code Of Conduct for our school is a system of behavior management guided by the following principles:

The “3 R’s” reflect the focus of this Student Code of Conduct:

R  RESPECT

This means taking care of myself and my belongings, and taking pride in all that I do while recognizing the rights, feelings, private space and property of others.

R  RESPONSIBILITY

This means that all that I say and all that I do is of my own choosing.  I am accountable for my actions.  I always have choices so I must STOP and THINK before I act, but I can learn from my mistakes.  If I am part of a problem I must also have a part in solving that problem.

R  RELIABILITY

This means being on time, being prepared, and doing what I am supposed to do.  Others are able to “count on me”.

INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOUR

The following misbehaviours are considered serious.  When these behaviours occur, parents/guardians will be contacted and appropriate consequences (e.g. suspension) will be assigned:

• rudeness, swearing
• defiant behaviour, insolence
• fighting (or play fighting)
• running in the halls
• lack of respect for others, teasing
• unauthorized leaving of school grounds
• throwing objects (rocks, sticks, snowballs, etc.)
• littering

CONSEQUENCES FOR INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOURS

Unacceptable behaviours may result in a school suspension of the student.  School administration will determine the severity of the offence and its consequence.

A simple method of reporting and recording student inappropriate behaviour will be maintained (Behaviour Referral Form).  Staff will file a brief written report when inappropriate student behaviour is apparent; a copy will also be sent home.  A record of all such reports will be retained for the school year.  When the incident or inappropriate behaviour is severe or frequent, parents/guardians will be notified and asked to assist.  Generally minor incidents are dealt with by the staff.  Major and/or repeated incidents will require the involvement of administrators and may involve parents/guardians, other school or district personnel, or outside agency personnel.

• review of expectations and a timeout
• consultation with police and/or fire department
• parents are informed
• expulsion
• meeting with the parents
• review of expectations, written assignment and/or loss of privileges
• long-term suspension (over 5 days) or referral to district program
• short-term (in school or at home) suspension up to 5 days

SAFE & CARING SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTS:

Are Free From Acts Of

• violence in any form
• abuse in any form
• discrimination in any form
• theft
• vandalism
• retribution against a person who has reported incidents

Do Not Tolerate The Presence Of

• weapons or replica (toy) weapons and explosives
• intoxicating or banned substances