Code of Conduct
At Newton Elementary School, we believe that all children have the right to learn in a safe, caring and orderly environment. Our expectations are that students will maintain an attitude that is cooperative, courteous and respectful.
Be Respectful to Yourself - caring about your learning and yourself, including safety.
Some examples include:
- always do your best
- make good choices
- be on time and ready to work
- do your homework and use your planner
Be Respectful to Others - considerate of others' personal feelings and propertties.
Some examples include:
- be polite and wait your turn
- treat others with respect
- use good listening skills
- be honest and tell the truth
Be Respectful to Property - caring about your school and your environment.
Some examples include:
- clean up after yourself
- take good care of materials
- ask before borrowing
Be Safe - learn and follow school rules.
Some examples include:
- walk calmly - no running in hallways
- stay in designated areas
- report dangerous situations to staff
Inappropriate Behaviour
Inappropriate Behaviour can consist of, but is not limited to:
- rudeness, swearing
- fighting (or play fighting)
- lack of respect for others, teasing
- throwing objects (rocks, sticks, snowballs, etc.)
- defiant behaviour, insolence
- running in the halls
- unauthorized leaving of school grounds
- littering
Consequences
Consequences will be applied in a fair and consistent manner, respecting individual rights, responsibilities, age and maturity.
Inappropriate behaviour typically has the following consequences:
- review of expectations and a timeout
- review of expectations, written assignment and/or loss of privileges
- parents are informed
- meeting with the parents
- short-term (in school or at home) suspension up to 5 days
- long-term suspension (over 5 days) or referral to district program
- consultation with police and/or fire department
- expulsion
Safe and Caring School Environments
Are Free from Acts of:
- bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, threat, intimidation via computer, telephone or other electronic device.
- violence in any form
- abuse in any form including verbal, physical or sexual abuse
- discrimination in any form
- theft
- vandalism
- retribution against a person who has reported incidents
Do Not Tolerate the Presence of:
- intoxicating or banned substances including alcohol & tobacco
- weapons or replica (toy) weapons and explosives or fireworks
- intruders or trespassers - All visitors to the school must first report to the office
Notification
As circumstances warrant, administrators have a responsibility to advise other parties following a behaviour incident:
- Parent of student exhibiting major behaviours (in every instance)
- Parent of student on the receiving end (in every instance)
- Assistant Superintendent, Safe Schools team member and/or other District Staff
- Ministerial agencies and/or School Liaison Officer (Police)
Dress Code
A respectful and safe atmosphere is important to academic achievement and citizenship at Newton Elementary. Clothing is expected to be appropriate to a working and learning environment. The school's dress code is not intended to stifle freedom of expression; however, attire should not be distracting or offensive. Inappropriate attire includes:
- Drug and alcohol designs, suggestive designs, profanity, rude or lewd suggestions, threatening language, derogatory discriminating language, beach wear and excessive make-up.
Family Involvement
Our School Code of Conduct was established to ensure the safety of all stakeholders. Caregivers can help in the following ways:
- Discuss the School Code of Conduct with your child.
- Bin in close contact with your child's teacher.
- Encourage your child to report serious incidents to his/her teacher or principal.
Strong relationships between students, parents and staff are important elements to creating a safe, caring and orderly school community.
