KEHEEWIN SCHOOL CODE OF CONDUCT

SCHOOL IS A PLACE WHERE THERE IS COLLABORATIVE EFFORT TO LEARN, RELATE AND GROW.  NO SOCIETY, ORGANIZATION OR GROUP CAN OPERATE WITHOUT RULES AND CERTAIN EXPECTATIONS.

Keheewin School operates on the philosophy that all students have the right to learn in a safe and respectful environment.  Learning is the shared responsibility of the school, the student, and the home.  We recognize that all students are constantly making decisions about whether they will contribute positively or negatively to any given situation.  Our discipline program reflects the belief that students can and will make good decisions if they are allowed the opportunity to decide, given the positive support they need, and be held accountable for the decisions they make. We believe in a problem - solving approach should in appropriate behaviours take place, as our goals is to help children see themselves as being responsibly for their own behaviour.

Our school-wide discipline program, of which this ‘Code of Conduct’ is a part, is directed toward placing responsibility for a student’s behaviour where it belongs - totally in their hands.  This program is based on a set of expectations, consequences, and rewards.

Expectations

As good citizens, Keheewin students are expected to:

1.     enter the school promptly through designated door when the bell rings but not before (except in emergency situations or with permission)

2.     walk quietly, in an orderly manner, throughout the school building

3.     walk bicycles on school grounds and take them directly to the racks where they must be locked

4.     wear only clean/dry footwear inside the school and leave dirty, wet footwear on the boot racks

5.     play in designated areas only and use the playground equipment appropriately

6.     keep their hands, feet, and objects to themselves

7.     show courtesy, consideration, and respect to others and their property

8.     refrain from visiting the shopping centre across the street from the school during the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. unless written permission from parents is given

9.     leave dangerous and personal equipment i.e., knives or other weapons, matches, skateboards, bats, electronic equipment, bun,s hockey sticks, etc. at home.

10. use all resources (books, supplies, materials, and equipment) with care and respect

Classroom BEHAVIOUR EXPECTATIONS

Each class will develop a set of classroom expectations with appropriate consequences for the violation of these rules.

Major Offences

The following major offences are unacceptable:

1.     hitting, kicking, or other physical abuse which has injured or is potentially dangerous

2.     defiance or open opposition to authority

3.     abusive or profane language or gestures

4.     throwing objects such as rocks, snowballs, sticks, etc.

5.     continuous disruptive behaviour that severely interferes with another student’s right to learn

6.     willful disobedience

7.     willful destruction or defacing of school property

8.     the possession or use of a weapon

It is a condition of attending Keheewin School that students agree not to commit these major offences.

Approach to Student Behaviour

Since students are responsible for their learning and behaviour, they must accept the consequences of making good or bad choices.  In the event that children make a poor choice, they will be made aware of their error and have an opportunity to discuss the matter.  As a result, students will recognize their poor judgment and will generally be helped to formulate more acceptable alternatives.  In most situations, a simple reminder is all that is required.  However, in other circumstances, due to the seriousness or frequency of the misbehaviour, a student may lose certain privileges, be given a time out, be given a work detail on campus, an in school suspension or an out of school suspension.  There may be occasions when the principal, teachers, parents and child may meet to examine behaviour difficulties and to develop positive solutions.  When considered necessary, parents will be involved in assisting us.