Code of Conduct

All students and staff at North Surrey have the right to work within a school which is safe, caring and orderly. All students and staff at North Surrey have the right to a school which is free of:

harassment and discrimination (this includes verbal abuse, bullying, sexual harassment and/or racism);
bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, threat and intimidation, violence in any form;
recrimination when reporting Code of Conduct violations and safety concerns
verbal, physical or sexual abuse/exploitation;
discrimination in any form including racial and gender discrimination;
theft and vandalism; and/or
violence and intimidation, drugs, alcohol, vaping, weapons or replica weapons (including fireworks)

To support these aims North Surrey Secondary has established a 'Code of Conduct' in keeping with the Surrey School District's Safe and Caring Schools Policy.* Please note that not every circumstance or possible circumstance is listed.

Respect Yourself and Others
Respect the Environment
Respect Learning

Rights	Responsibilities
Respect for Yourself and Others	To respect individual differences including culture and gender To be kind to others and refrain from hurtful or intimidating language or behaviour To encourage others in respectful behaviour To report harmful and dangerous behaviours To dress in a manner that does not promote violence, weapons, drugs, alcohol or that is sexually inappropriate To immediately follow the directions of staff To solve problems and conflicts in peaceful ways To not condone any form of violence, bullying, harassment, intimidation by being a bystander To not take photos of students or staff without permission To not electronically post or send any harmful or damaging information about a student or staff member
Respect for the Environment	To always take care of your own garbage To use garbage and recycling cans To not damage or take the property of others To use all equipment with care To report vandalism
Respect for Learning	To attend all classes To be on time for every class To come prepared with all materials, including gym strip To complete all assigned work in a timely manner To be actively and positively engaged in all classes To seek help when needed To always practice academic honesty To follow the rules laid out by each teacher in each classroom

*Reference: Safe and Caring Schools Policy 9410 and Regulations 9410.1 and 9410.2

Violations of North Surrey's Code of Conduct will be addressed by pre-planned, fair progressive discipline which is intended to be preventative and restorative and taking into account student individuality, maturity and development. These may include some or all of the following:

Teacher/Student conferences
Parent contact by teachers
Classroom consequences
Referral to counsellor
Community service
Mediation
Restorative Justice
Referral to Vice-Principal
Detentions
Removal of school privileges
Suspension

NOTE TO PARENTS & STUDENTS:

COMMUNICATION DEVICES (Cell phones, iPods) and OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Cellular phones, iPods, etc. are to be kept turned off and out of sight during instructional time unless otherwise instructed by their teacher. Unauthorized use disrupts your learning, the learning of others and the flow of the lesson. If students bring electronic devices to school they do so at their own risk. Please note that the school will not accept responsibility if they are lost or stolen. If these devices are observed during class time, they may be confiscated.