Code of Conduct
A Code of Conduct helps create a safe as well as a welcoming learning environment within schools. This Code of Conduct applies to all individuals involved – students, staff, volunteers, and parents at school. The code is applicable not only on school premises but also on school buses, school trips, and all events organized by the school.
AME upholds and promotes the BC Human Rights Code- respecting the right of all those in accordance with the law- prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, gender, gender identity and expression or sexual orientation – in its school environment.
Our Code of Conduct at AME is designed by our school community to help create a climate of mutual respect, cooperation, and academic excellence.
School Rights and Responsibilities:
AME strives to create a safe and caring community. The Staff and Students are consistently involved in discussions on their rights and their responsibilities to create a Safe and Caring School Environment that is free from the acts of:
- bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment and marginalization
- threat and intimidation
- violence in any form
- abuse in any form
- discrimination in any form including race, color, gender, gender identity and expression, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, ancestry or national origin
- retribution against a person who has reported incidents
And… Do not tolerate the presence of:
- theft and vandalism
- intoxicating or banned substances
- weapons or replica (toy) weapons and explosives
- intruders or trespassers - All visitors to the school must first report to the office
Our Rights and Responsibilities have also been organized in a matrix:
Behaviours and Consequences
Inappropriate behaviour can consist of, but is not limited to:
Minor Incidents:
- running in the halls
- poor lunch manners
- misuse of washroom or playground items
- rudeness to other students
- pushing and shoving in line ups
- littering
Possible Consequences:
- Warning/ Problem solving discussion using the Leader in Me language
- Review expectations
- Time- out
- Loss of privileges
Major Incidents:
- swearing
- lying or stealing
- leaving school premises without permission
- rudeness towards staff
- vandalism to school property
Possible Consequences:
- Review of the consequences of the minor incidents
- Contract created
- Parents/guardian contacted
- Restorative activity- giving back to the school
- In-school/out-of-school suspension
Unacceptable Incidents:
- fighting (violence)
- major theft or vandalism
- possession /use of weapon
- Throwing dangerous items (snowballs, rocks etc.)
- misconduct using social media
Possible Consequences:
- Meeting with Parents/guardian
- Long term out-of-school suspension
- Indefinite suspensions (in excess of ten school days) (Indefinite suspensions are referred to the Board's District Suspension Review Committee)
- legal intervention (R.C.M.P)
Consequences will be applied in a fair and consistent manner, respecting individual rights, responsibilities, age, and maturity; and will be restorative rather than punitive in nature.
Students are expected to abide by the school code of conduct when travelling to and from the school. Accordingly, students may be disciplined for violations which occur off of school property and outside of instructional hours if such violations adversely affect students or the operation of any school.
Notification:
As circumstances warrant, administrators have a responsibility to advise other parties following a behaviour incident:
- parent of a student exhibiting behaviour
- parent of a student on the receiving end
- District staff including Directors, Safe Schools Team Members and Superintendent of Schools
- Ministerial agencies and/or School Liaison Officers (Police)
Responsible Student Use of Personal Technology Devices, School Technology, and District Networks
Responsible Student Use of Personal Digital Devices, School Technology, and District Network Services
Student use of personal digital devices (any device used to communicate and/or access the internet), school technology, and district networks at school is for educational purposes.
Students must abide by the school’s Code of Conduct and procedures, as well as Central Okanagan Public Schools Policy 486: Student Use of Network Services and Digital Technologies.
Students will:
- Secure, power off and store personal digital devices during instructional (i.e. class time) and non-instructional time (i.e. breaks/lunch) at Elementary schools unless instructed by the Principal or school staff;
- Use personal digital devices during instructional time for instructional purposes and digital literacy skills as instructed by the Principal or school staff;
- Ensure personal digital devices are not used in areas where privacy is expected, such as restrooms and change rooms;
- Be permitted to use personal digital devices to support accessibility, accommodations, medical and health needs;
- Always take precautions to ensure online safety, privacy, and security;
- Treat others with respect and kindness when using digital devices and district network services;
- Always use digital devices and district network services responsibly and with academic integrity.
Schools will ensure that all students have equitable and developmentally appropriate access to technology to meet curricular requirements. Students are not required to have their own personal digital device or cellphone at school.
The use of personal digital devices, school technology, and district networks is a privilege. Staff may revoke a student’s access to devices because of inappropriate student conduct.
Violations of the school code of conduct could result in appropriate restorative processes or disciplinary actions including suspension and police intervention.