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Code of Conduct - Maddaugh's Values for THRIVING and LEARNING

At Maddaugh Elementary, our vision for learning is to promote joy, well-being and a love of learning, and to equip our learners to thrive in the modern world. In order to do this, all community members, staff, students, and families, work daily on the goals of "Working Hard, Being Kind, and Being Your Best You".

OUR RIGHTS and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maddaugh Elementary students, staff, and parents have the RIGHT:

  • To be safe.
  • To learn.
  • To speak and be heard.
  • To be valued and to be treated considerately.

 

Maddaugh Elementary students, staff, and parents have the RESPONSIBILITY:

  • To be safe at all times.
  • To always do their personal best in learning.
  • To listen.
  • To respect the rights of others and speak up when someone needs help.
  • To help solve problems.
  • To contribute actively and positively in developing a caring, collective school culture.

Our values for learning and thriving apply to all members of our community in classrooms, in the school building, on school grounds, and in the community. 

INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOUR:

Inappropriate behaviour can consist of, but is not limited to:

  • Actions that are unsafe such as running inside the school, leaving the school grounds unattended, violence of any sort, possession or use of weapons, replicas, firecrackers, or fireworks
  • Actions that do not share care for school community members, such as the use of foul language, interfering with the teaching and learning process, rudeness, acts or threats of verbal, physical, or sexual abuse (intended or not), or theft.
  • Actions that lead others to feel unsafe, such as acts of bullying, harassment, threats, intimidation, racism or discrimination, or retribution against a person who has reported incidents
  • Actions that do not show care of self, such as poor school attendance, use or possession of illicit or illegal substances, including cigarettes, matches, or stolen merchandise
  • Actions that do not show care of the school and community, including littering, or acts of vandalism

Or Misuse Of

• Cyberspace/Cell Phones/Electronic Devices/Computers – Students are responsible for the safe and responsible use of school and personal electronics as well as the use of the internet.

REPORTING:

It is the student’s responsibility to report to a person of trust (parents, staff members, Principal, or Vice Principal) activities related to the behaviours listed above, whether the student is a witness or a victim. 

It is the responsibility of staff members to establish and maintain trusting relationships to that students have someone they trust with serious information.

Serious breaches of our values for thriving and learning will be communicated to parents and may be reported to School District personnel as well as external agencies such as the R.C.M.P., the Ministry of Children and Families, or others as deemed appropriate at the time in order to best support the student.


CONSEQUENCES:

All students make inappropriate choices from time to time. Our goal is to use these opportunities to promote problem-solving, accountability, responsibility, and learning.  Consequences will be applied in a fair and consistent manner, and every effort is made to ensure they maintain the dignity of the student, while being progressive and appropriate to the offence.  They can include:

  • discussion and think sheet        
  • temporary loss of privileges                
  • restitution or duty to the school
  • home contact                            
  • additional supports put in place

In the case of serious or repeated issues, the following consequences may be applied:                                     

  • in-school or out of school suspension                                        
  • placement in a special program 
  • expulsion                                                           •        

There are continual reviews of referrals to the office, in order to assess what structures and strategies can be put into place to support the student. During suspensions, every attempt is made to ensure that the student’s educational program continues.  Serious or repeated offence with be communicated to parents so that a team-based approach may be taken to support the student. All serious incidents will be documented and may be reported to the School District and, if deemed necessary, to the School Liaison Office.

DRESS EXPECTATIONS:

Students and staff are expected to dress in a manner appropriate to establish a positive learning atmosphere at an elementary school and do not detract from the learning process.   Appropriate clothing allows for active learning and is not restrictive for engaging in activities.  Clothing for school should follow these guidelines: 

  • Hats and hoodies are worn outside the school building.
  • Undergarments must not be in sight.  
  • Clothing should be free of alcohol or drug references, or any other inappropriate wording or images.

Maddaugh Staff will use their discretion when applying these expectations, and will do so in a respectful and discreet manner. 

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