Code of Conduct

This Code of Conduct has been approved by the Principal, the Staff, the Students and the School Council. It is the responsibility of every teacher to read the Code and to discuss it with his or her class.

Students are encouraged to go through the Code with their parents.

Our Code is based on three principles:

Respect
Responsibility
Safety

It applies to activities at school, on the bus, and during school trips and events.

It is the responsibility of everyone at Central-students, staff and visitors alike, to be aware of and to adhere to this Code.

While the Guidelines, Expectations, and Consequences are addressed primarily to students, the rationale, the principles and the spirit of the Code apply to every person connected with Central, and should, therefore, dictate the standards of behaviour for us all.

Guidelines

• Be respectful of others
  Be positive and thoughtful of others. Smile. Remember to use words like please, thank you, and excuse me. Treat students and adults as you would like to be treated. Be polite and co-operate with lunch supervisors, bus drivers, crossing guards, care taking staff and secretaries. Be helpful to supply teachers. Greet visitors cheerfully.
  
• Be respectful of the school
  Keep your building and school yard clean. Put litter in the trash cans. Recycle. Keep your belongings tidy. Return library and class materials to their proper places.
  
• Be respectful of yourself
  Show pride in yourself. Dress neatly and suitably. Use appropriate language. Keep clean. Show others that you care about them, about your school, and about yourself.
  
• Be responsible
  Come to school every day. Attend all classes. Be on time. Have equipment ready and homework completed. Do your best every day and catch up on any missed work. Keep your commitments to teachers, coaches, clubs and committees.
  
• Be safety conscious
  Always be thoughtful of the safety of others and of yourself. Be a peacemaker and do your best to discourage violent acts or language which may cause injury or pain to anyone.

Expectations of Behaviour

• Assemblies
  Everyone is to leave the gymnasium quietly. Talking or causing a disturbance during a presentation is rude and unacceptable behaviour. Appreciation is to be shown with respectful applause.
• Computers
  The school computers are for educational use only. A student’s use of any network services provided by the school constitutes an agreement by the student to abide by all direction contained in the “Netiquette” document and other guidelines as established by the school staff.
• Contraband
  The following articles are not to be brought to Central School:
  
  • Weapons (knives, guns, water pistols, cap pistols, plastic pistols, slingshots, laser pointers, or anything else which shoots projectiles of any kind.
    
  • Fireworks (firecrackers, caps or other exploding devices, lighters, matches
    
  • Drugs (including cigarettes)
    Note: Possession of these items on school property constitutes a serious breach of our Code. The items found will be confiscated and disciplinary action will be taken.
    
  • Other Radios, Gameboys, CD players, IPOD’s, MP3 Players, Walkmen, roller blades, and skateboards are not allowed on school property. Leave these items at home.
    
• Dress
  At Central, we believe in presenting a positive image of our school. We want our students to be dressed comfortably & neatly. At school you may NOT wear:
  
  • hats or head-coverings (in the building)
  • torn or ripped pants/shorts
    
  • low riding pants or short skirts that reveal your underwear
    
  • clothing with distasteful or potentially hurtful messages
    
  • clothing that advertises alcoholic beverages or drugs
    
  • tops that reveal bare backs, midriffs, or shoulders (e.g. spaghetti straps, etc.)
    
  You many wear sleeveless shirts or tops as long as it is not one of the above.
  
• Please note - you must always have shoes on your feet in school. Indoor shoes are recommended.
• Language
  Swearing and language injurious to others, in writing or in speech is totally unacceptable.
• Playground
  Play should be fun but not dangerous. British bulldog, tackle football, wrestling (in fun or otherwise), conkers (with chestnuts), and snowball throwing or other aggressive behaviour with snow are not allowed. In general, follow the “No Body Contact” rule. Be a peacemaker and a peacekeeper.
• Property
  Respect for others implies respect for their property. To damage or deface the property of others, the school property, or one’s own property is unacceptable behaviour.
• Violence
  Any aggressive action, body contact or language directed to others, any bullying or threatening behaviour constitutes violence and therefore will not be tolerated.
• Work Habits
  Be conscientious in fulfilling your homework assignments. Keep your work units and notes in order and up to date. Read and review your work frequently. Be prepared for regular testing.

Consequences for Inappropriate Student Behaviour

1. Your teacher, principal or vice-principal will discuss your conduct with you to reach a solution.
   
2. You may be given detentions for unacceptable conduct.
   
3. If poor behaviour continues, your parents will be contacted to develop a plan for improvement.
   
4. There may be some removal of privileges such as extra-curricular activities, access to the playground.
   
5. You may be withdrawn from class if your conduct is detrimental to the learning environment of others.
   
6. You may be suspended from school for up to 20 school days for misconduct of a serious nature. Parents and school board officials would be notified of this in writing.

Please remember: Your actions are YOUR responsibility.

Believe,

Achieve,

Succeed

Be a proud student.
Make the most of your opportunities!

School Rules:

1. Keep your feet on the ground.
2. Keep your hands to yourself.
3. Use words to solve your problems.
4. It that doesn’t work...
   ...Get an adult to help.
5. If no adult is available...
   ...Go to the office and ask for help