Code of Conduct
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At Pierre Elliott Trudeau School, we have developed a Code of Conduct based on respect, responsibility, and safety, in order to create an environment that promotes positive academic, social, and emotional development. It is each student’s responsibility to follow the Code of Conduct and school rules at school, while going to and from school, and while attending school curricular and extra-curricular activities at any location. We want students to learn to take responsibility for their behaviour. As well, we want students to learn that appropriate behaviour has positive consequences and that inappropriate behaviour has negative consequences. School staff works in partnership with families to ensure that a fair and consistent approach to student discipline is maintained. Our school promotes the values expressed in the BC Human Rights Code, respecting the rights of all individuals in accordance with the law- prohibiting discrimination based on race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex or sexual orientation-in respect of discriminatory publication and discrimination in accommodation, service and facility in the school environment. Racism will not be tolerated at our school.
Students’ Rights and Responsibilities At Trudeau, students have the right to: Be T.R.U.E to Yourself: Honour your mind, body and spirit: - Be active and healthy - Get rest - Be curious and inquisitive - Be mindful - Seek balance Be T.R.U.E. to Others: Be empathic, compassionate and caring - Be a good listener - Be courteous by saying please, thank you, holding doors open, and using good manners - Solve problems with words and play fairly - Ask for help if you need it Be T.R.U.E. to the Environment: Be thoughtful, global Citizens: - Respect differences - Make responsible decisions - Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle - Respect private property and be charitable
Students have the responsibility to: - Follow the Trudeau Code of conduct - Follow the school and classroom rules - Act safely - Treat others with respect and kindness - Always try their best - Come to school on time, prepared to learn |
The school will treat seriously behaviour or communication that discriminates based on the BC Human Rights Code.
Level 1 · classroom disruption · teasing · running in the hall · swearing · behaving in an unsafe manner | Level 2 · multiple level 1s · pushing or kicking · fighting · cheating · non-compliance · theft · discrimination | Level 3 · multiple level 2s · possession of a weapon · possession of illegal substances · threats and intimidation · vandalism · defiance Racism |
Level 1 · handled by staff member · incident may be documented · parent may be contacted · consequences will include one or more of the following: warning, Behaviour Sheet, restriction, community service |
Level 2 · principal may be involved · incident will be documented · parent will be contacted · consequences will include one or more of the following: restitution, in-school suspension, as well as Level 1 consequences |
Level 3 · principal will be involved · student will be removed from the situation · incident will be documented · parent will be contacted immediately · parents of other children may be contacted, to reassure them that appropriate action has been taken · an outside authority may be involved, as may school district officials · consequences will include one or more of the following: suspension, behaviour contract, referral, legal action, as well as Level 1 and 2 consequences |
In accordance with the School Act, Sec. 85(2)(ii) and (d), the Board authorizes the Principal or designate of any school in the district to suspend a student from attendance at school for up to five days. Suspensions maybe be for the following reasons:
- because a student is willfully and repeatedly disrespectful to a teacher or to any employee of the Board carrying out responsibilities approved by the Board.
- Because the behaviour of the student breaches the District Code of Conduct or policy and/or has a harmful effect on others or the learning environment of the school.
- Because the student has failed to comply with the School Code of Conduct
Suspensions over five days are made in consultation with the appropriate Director of Instruction as per the District Student Code of Conduct, AP350. As per AP350 6.7.1 an educational program must be provided.
* The school will take all reasonable steps to prevent retaliation against a student who has made a complaint of a breach of our code of conduct.