Code of Conduct

GRASSY PLAINS SCHOOL

Our Grassy Plains School Code of Conduct applies to all students, staff and parents during regular school hours, during any school sponsored activities and in other circumstances where engaging in the activity will have an impact on the school environment.  Our Code of Conduct is in place to ensure that we all work and learn in a safe, caring, and orderly environment.

 It is expected that students will respect the diversity of our school community and the BC Human Rights Code which prohibits discrimination on the grounds of: Ancestry, colour, family or marital status; physical or mental disability; place of origin, race, religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression and age. (SD 91 Policy No. 502)

Members of the Grassy Plains School Community will be:

Grateful – share our time and talents and kindness to others.

Respectful – considerate of all people and property

Accepting – Demonstrate positive citizenship qualities.

Supportive – Be positive, develop leadership qualities which show service to school and community and good sportsmanship.

Successful – arrive on time, have good attendance, and practice good work habits, and we

Yearn for Truth and Knowledge– develop our own love for learning and show appreciated of the opportunities the school offers. 

 School Wide Expectations for Behaviour

1. Be accountable to the Code of Conduct, dress code, technology policy and classroom rules.
2. When inside the school, walk in the halls (watching out for others) and play respectfully during free time.
3. Do not leave the school grounds without permission from the principal.
4. No swearing, fighting, bullying and any type of physical and verbal abuse.
5. Line up orderly for meals and eat lunch respectfully in their classrooms.
6. Keep the school and rooms clean and free from litter and vandalism.
7. Be in the gym only when supervised, stay off the stage and not play around the gym doors.
8. Do not chew gum in the school.
9. Walk with bikes and skateboards while on school property during school hours.

In winter months:

1. Do not throw snowballs nor bring snow into the school.
2. Do not play “King of the Hill” nor push people off snow hills.
3. Dress in weather appropriate clothing and be ready to participate in all outdoor learning opportunities in winter weather. 

All bus students will follow the above rules plus:

1. Line-up orderly for the bus with no “jumping line” or reserving a spot.
2. Enter and exit the bus in single file without horseplay.

UNACCEPTABLE STUDENT BEHAVIOURS

• Failure to comply with posted classroom rules
• Failure to comply with School’s Code of Conduct and Rules
• Loitering
• Disobedience
• Littering
• Cheating/lying
• Teasing
• Selling any items on school property
• Continued lack of effort in class or towards studies
• Behaviour that disrupts the orderly process of learning
• Unexcused absences / skipping
• Late to school/classes
• Aggressive, threatening behaviour
• Rude / disrespectful behaviour and language / swearing.
• Theft
• Vandalism / graffiti
• Extortion
• Fighting or violent behaviour
• Possession, sale and use of illegal substances including alcohol
• Offensive language / gestures and aggressive behaviour directed at adults
• Pulling fire alarm without justification
• Harassment
• Intimidation
• Any kind of bullying*

* Bullying

Grassy Plains is a no-bully zone.  Incidences of bullying are to be reported and will be addressed by staff immediately and taken seriously.  Bullying includes verbal abuse, gestural abuse, physical abuse, relational bullying, cyberbullying, and sexual harassment.

 VIOLATIONS OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT

 Behaviours that violate the Grassy Plains Code of Conduct and infringe on the rights of anyone else will be addressed in a firm, fair and judicious manner, taking in to account all factors as stated in the BC Human Rights Code.  Due process will be honoured and there will be a focus on consequences that are restorative, rather than punitive, in nature.  Special considerations may apply to students with special needs if these students are unable to comply with the Code of Conduct due to having a disability of an intellectual, physical or behavioral nature.

 All reasonable steps will be taken to prevent retaliation against a person who had made a complaint of a breach of the Code of Conduct.  Unacceptable student behaviours may result in:

•  Verbal reprimand                                         
• Counselling
• Written reprimand                                         
• Inter-Ministry involvement
• Time away                                                
• Police involvement
• Detentions                                      
• In-School Suspension
• Parent meetings                                             
• Out of School suspension (1-5 days)
• Compensation/restitution              
• Home schooling
• Conflict resolution intervention                    
• Suspension to the District Committee
• School Based Team intervention                  
• Expulsion to the Board of Education       
• Behavioural contract

DRESS CODE

At Grassy Plains School, emphasis is placed on a respectful learning environment for all.  We ask that staff and students dress in a manner that reflects personal judgment, a positive attitude towards school and respect for all others.  Please contact the school if you have any questions​ about dress for school.