At Sexsmith we have implemented a school-wide plan for making and keeping our school a safe and caring place for everyone.
The staff of J.W. Sexsmith work to help children learn appropriate behaviour so that all students can REACH for excellence.
Respect each other, ourselves, and school property
Excel in all that we set out to do and should do
Accept ourselves and others
Care about each other and each other’s feelings
Help when help is needed
These expectations apply to behaviour at school, during school-organized or sponsored activities, and behaviour beyond these times (including on-line behaviour) that negatively impacts the safe, caring, or orderly environment of the school, and/or student learning.
| Respect
| Excel
| Accept
| Care
| Help
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| Each other and school property
| In all that we set out to do and should do
| Ourselves and others
| Care about each other and each other’s feelings
| Help when help is needed
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| Respect privacy
| Do your best
| Accept people for who they are
| Take responsibility for your work and school property
| Help others, look after people who are hurt
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| Listen to who is talking
| Work hard
| Include others in games
| Care for elders, teachers
| Welcome visitors
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| Say please and thank you
| Listen and Concentrate
| Accept yourself
| Follow rules
| Ask for help when you need it
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| Be quiet when people are studying
| Study
| Accept mistakes
| Care for the world, recycle
| Stand up for friends |
| Walk on the right side
| Try new things, challenge yourself
| Accept the teachers’ guidance
| Say please and thank you
| Keep the school clean
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| Follow adults’ directions
| Believe in yourself
| Accept family members
| Be kind
| Volunteer
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Sexsmith Elementary 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, gender, sex or sexual orientation - in respect of discriminatory publication and discrimination in accommodation, service and facility in the school environment.
Unacceptable Conduct (examples only and not an all-inclusive list)
- acting unsafely
- hurting others’ feelings
- using disrespectful language
- lying
- being rude
- Racism will not be tolerated in our school
The school will treat seriously behaviour or communication that discriminates based on race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, gender, sex or sexual orientation (prohibited grounds set out in the BC Human Rights Code).
Rising Expectations
As students get older, they are expected to demonstrate increasing personal responsibility and self-control.
Consequences
Students who choose inappropriate behaviour will be given consequences designed with consideration to the age, development, maturity, and special needs, if any, of students. They are intended to be consistent, preventative, fair and restorative. Please note that special considerations may apply to students with special needs, if they are unable to comply with the Code of Conduct due to having a disability of an intellectual, physical, sensory emotional or behavioural nature.
Suspensions – 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 may be for the following reasons:
- Because a student is willfully and repeatedly disrespectful to a teacher or to any other employee of the Board carrying out responsibilities approved by the Board
- Because the behavior 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 district policy (AP 350 6.7.1 an educational program must be provided)
For Initial, Minor Infractions:
A discussion with an adult
A referral to classroom teacher
A “time out” for reflection
For Repeated Misbehaviours:
discussion with administration
infraction recorded on an incident report
loss of privileges, e.g. time spent off the playground
removal of possession, e.g. soccer ball
staff informed
parents informed
For Serious Problems, Refusal to Change these may include:
completion of incident report
discussion with administration
parents informed - behaviour plan developed
in school/out of school suspension
Notification:
As circumstances warrant, any or all of the following people may be notified:
- Classroom teacher - Counsellor
- Principal - Vice Principal
- Staff - Parents
- District Staff - Ministerial agencies
- School Liaison Officer
