Magee Secondary School
Code of Conduct
A. Statement of Purpose
- To ensure a safe, productive and respectful learning environment.
- To outline the rights and responsibilities of all members of the Magee community,
- To clarify and publish expectations for student behaviour while at school, while going to and from school, while attending any school function or activity and/or in any circumstance which may impact on the school community
B. Conduct Expectations
Acceptable Conduct
The Magee Code of Conduct was developed and endorsed by staff, groups of students and the Magee School Planning Council. The Magee Code of Conduct 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 to discriminatory publication and discrimination in accommodation, service and facility in the school environment.
Magee Secondary is organized and operated on the assumption that students in a Grade 8-12 school are on the verge of adulthood and thus are attending with the desire to participate and learn. This means that students at Magee must accept personal responsibility for learning, for attending classes, and for completing work or assignments. In pursuing their education, students are expected to respect the rights of others. Students who have chosen to come to Magee should understand that certain specific regulations must be enforced so the school can operate in the best interests of all.
School Expectations
| The Magee School Community | Classrooms / Teaching Areas | Common Areas |
| Be respectful and supportive of others, their ideas and opinions. | Arrive on time. | Keep hallways and stairways passable at all times. |
| Do not bully or harass others | Bring required materials, including agenda. | Be quiet while classes are in session. Study blocks are for quiet study. |
| Use appropriate and respectful language. | Listen and participate actively and respectfully. | No running outside of the gymnasium. |
| Use good manners. | Work to the best of your ability. | Only use sporting equipment in the gymnasium or outside. |
| Refrain from inappropriate physical contact. | Respect other students’ right to learn. | Do not sit on tables. |
| Follow school rules. | Behave safely. | Report spills to a staff member. |
| Follow Magee’s academic honesty policy at all times. | Follow school rules with respect to use of electronic devices. | Keep locker and surrounding area clean. |
| Dress in a way that does not offend or distract others. | Take care of equipment, books and furniture. | Respect displays, art and posters. |
| Respect school and personal property and equipment. | Respect classroom rules. | Keep washrooms clean. |
| Clean up after yourself. Use garbage and recycling containers. | | Follow school rules with respect to use of electronic devices. |
| Social Media
| Guests to Magee
| Assemblies
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• Protect yourself: be careful about what personal information you share online.
• Act responsibly and ethically: EVERYTHING you post is PUBLIC and PERMANENT.
| •Follow all classroom rules.
∙Treat Substitute teachers (EOCs) / student teachers and guests with respect at all times.
•Be helpful.
| •Show respect for speakers.
•Remain seated, with feet on the floor.Clap at appropriate times .
•Enter and exit quietly.
•Remove hats.
•Bring only necessary items.
•No electronic devices.
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Unacceptable Conduct
- Behaviours that:
- Interfere with the learning of others
- Interfere with an orderly environment
- Create unsafe conditions
- Acts of:
- Bullying, harassment or intimidation
- Discrimination (as defined by the BC Human Rights Code – on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, age and unrelated criminal or summary convictions)
- Physical violence
- Retribution against a person who has reported incidents
- Illegal acts, such as:
- Possession, use or distribution of illegal or restricted substances
- Possession or use of weapons
- Theft of or damage to property
Note:Behaviours (both acceptable and unacceptable) cited in the code of conduct are examples only and not an all-inclusive list. Special considerations may apply if a student is unable to comply with the expectations due to having a disability of an intellectual, physical, sensory, emotional or behavioural nature.
Rising Expectations
As students become older, more mature, and move through successive grades:
- they are expected to develop increasing personal responsibility and self-discipline.
- there are increasing consequences for inappropriate behaviour/ unacceptable conduct.
C.Consequences
The severity and frequency of unacceptable conduct as well as the age and maturity of students are considered in determining appropriate disciplinary action:
- responses to unacceptable conduct are consistent and fair.
- disciplinary action, wherever possible, is preventative and restorative, rather than punitive
- students, as often as possible, are encouraged to participate in the development of meaningful consequences for violations of the established code of conduct
A breach of these rules, including the defiance of school authority, is a serious offence, and may result in a disciplinary record, suspension, transfer or a combination of these consequences. In some cases, it may be appropriate for the school to involve the participation of parents/guardians, subject teachers, counsellors, administrators, VSB officials, community agencies and the Police. Discipline can take a variety of forms, such as reprimand, detention, service work and loss of privileges; however, disciplinary action, wherever possible, will aim to be restorative, rather than punitive. Student age and maturity is a factor in assigning discipline with the clear expectation that as students move through successive grades, they will assume increased personal responsibility and self-discipline.
D.Notification
The Magee school staff may have a responsibility to advise other parties of serious breaches of the code of conduct. For example:
- Parents of the student offender(s)
- Parents of the student victim(s)
- School district officials – as required by school district policy
- Police and/or other agencies – as required by law
- All parents – when deemed to be important to reassure all members of the school community that school officials are aware of a serious situation or incident and are taking appropriate action to address it
Code of Conduct.pdf
