Code of Conduct

In order to reach their maximum potential for learning, students must be in an environment where they feel safe and accepted. Students must also accept responsibility for their learning and behaviour.

Students are EXPECTED:

To act in a way that will not endanger him or herself or others
To ensure that their behaviour will not interfere with other students’ right to learn or the teachers’ responsibility to teach
To attend school regularly and come on time; being prepared to learn and follow the general rules of the school and classroom
To treat other’s property, including the school and school equipment, with respect; demonstrate respect for others

Students have the RIGHT:

To learn
To speak and be heard
To be valued and to be treated considerately
To be safe
To a comprehensive education

Students have the RESPONSIBILITY:

To be ready to learn
To listen courteously when others are speaking
To respect the rights of others
To act in a safe manner at all times
To participate positively in school activities

Students are expected to follow the guidelines outlined in this Code of Conduct in classrooms, throughout the school, on school grounds, at school functions, and on the way to and from school. When travelling to and from school, students are expected to respect to public property, observe road safety regulations, and display appropriate social conduct.

OFFENCES:

Poor school attendance
Repeated or willful interference with the teaching and learning process
Rudeness of willful disobedience to any staff member
Acts or threats of verbal, physical, or sexual abuse
Acts of bullying, harassment, threats, or intimidation

OFFENCES (continued):

Acts of racism or discrimination
Acts of theft or vandalism
Violence in any form
Use or possession of illicit or illegal substances, including cigarettes, matches, or stolen merchandise
Use or possession of weapons or replicas
Use or possession of firecrackers or fireworks
Retribution against a person who has reported incidents

REPORTING:

It is the student’s responsibility to report to persons in authority (parents, staff members, or principal) about activities related to the offences listed above, whether the student is a witness or a victim.

CONSEQUENCES:

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
Time-out
Noon-hour restriction
Loss of privileges
Home communication
Detention
Discipline report

Duty to the school
Placement in a special program
Counselling
In-school suspension
Out-of-school suspension
Expulsion

During suspensions, reasonable attempts will be made to ensure that the student’s educational program will continue. After any serious or repeated offence, parents will be notified. All serious incidents will be recorded and may be reported to the School District and, if deemed necessary, to the School Liaison Office.

DRESS EXPECTATIONS:

Students are expected to dress in a manner appropriate to establish a positive learning atmosphere at an elementary school. Appropriate clothing allows for active learning and that is not restrictive for engaging in activities. Clothing should be free of alcohol or drug references, or any other inappropriate wording

SAFE AND CARING SCHOOLS:

Like all schools in School District #36 (Surrey), Prince Charles is a safe and caring school environment. Safe and caring school environments :

Are free from acts of bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, threat, intimidation, violence in any form, abuse in any form, discrimination in any form, theft, and vandalism
Do not tolerate the presence of intoxicating or banned substances, weapons (or replica weapons) and explosives, intruders, or trespassers
Do not allow for the misuse of cell phones, cameras, and other electronic devices; students may be subject to discipline or confiscation of personal property, for the misuse of technology of it negatively impacts the school environment

Personal Digital Devices are defined as any personal electronic device that can be used to communicate or to access the internet, such as a cell phone, tablet, laptop, or smartwatch. These devices are important tools which can be used to enhance learning and prepare children for the world in which they will work and live. Personal digital devices provide support for children who rely on these tools to access learning through services such as translation, adaptations for Individual Education Plans, medical support, health needs, or to provide equity of access to resources. The classroom teacher is responsible for the learning environment in the classroom, for guiding children to use personal digital devices appropriately, and for determining when personal digital devices should be used.

The safe and responsible use of personal digital devices is expected by all Surrey School District students, employees, volunteers, parents, guardians, and community members who are on school district property or interacting with students or staff. This includes the following:

Those using personal digital devices need to abide by the school code of conduct as well as all Provincial and Federal laws and the British Columbia Human Rights Code. This includes not using personal digital devices to engage or participate in bullying or harassment, discrimination, or defamation of character.
At both elementary and secondary schools, personal digital devices can be used during class time to enhance learning at the direction of the classroom teacher. These devices should be used in a way that is respectful of other’s learning and does not distract others in terms of light, sound, or by other means.
At elementary schools, it is expected that personal digital devices are to be put away during non-class time such as recess and lunch. Exceptions to this are for students who need digital devices for medical or health reasons, translation, accessibility, or other student-specific reasons.
Personal Digital Devices should not be used during lock down procedures or drills. The use of personal digital devices during this time may impact the emergency safety response.
Surrey School District staff and students should not be recorded, visually or audibly, for any reason without their prior consent.
The Surrey School District is not responsible for lost, missing, or damaged personal digital devices that students choose to bring to school.