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SRSD Division Code of Conduct (Excerpts from Administrative Procedure 300 – Appendix A)

 

  • Students can expect that: 
    • Staff will treat them with courtesy, respect, consistency, and fairness. 
    • Clear, relevant lessons will be presented along with explanations for the evaluation procedures to be used. 
    • They will be able to work in a school atmosphere which is safe, secure, non-threatening and conducive to their learning. 
    • School administration and staff will monitor students. 
    • They will have the opportunity to participate in a range of activities offered in the Division.

 

  •  Students can be expected to: 
    • Attend school regularly and punctually. 
    • Be prepared for all classes by bringing the required materials and completed assignments. 
    • Complete work missed due to absence. 
    • Develop self-discipline and show courtesy for all people in the school and in the community. 
    • Make the most of educational opportunities through active classroom participation and involvement in other school activities, both in and out of class. 
    • Take pride in their work and what they have accomplished. 
    • Resolve interpersonal conflicts and difficulties through discussions or by seeking assistance from school personnel. 
    • Show respect for school property and the personal property of others. 
    • Demonstrate behavior that contributes to an orderly, supportive and safe learning environment. 
    • Respect and demonstrate consideration for other cultures. 
  • Staff can expect that: 
    • Students will treat them with courtesy, respect, and fairness. 
    • Students will attend class regularly. 
    • Students will attend classes with assignments completed, and with appropriate materials. 
    • Students will behave appropriately on the way to and from school, at school, and at school sponsored activities. 
    •  Everyone associated with the school will be treated with courtesy. 
    • Parents will communicate openly with them about matters that might affect the performance of their son or daughter. 
    • Students will work to the best of their ability. 
    • They will work in an environment that is safe, secure and non-threatening. 
  • Staff can be expected to: 
    • Establish and maintain a safe, secure, non-threatening learning environment. 
    • Evaluate student achievement and explain the evaluation procedures to be used in each course. 
    • Communicate information about student progress, attendance and behavior to students, parents and administration. 
    • Maintain open communication. 
    • Treat students fairly and consistently. 
    • Respect the rights of all individuals. 
    • Teach the Saskatchewan curriculum diligently and provide the programs and services prescribed by the Division. 
    • Challenge each student to perform to the best of his/her ability. 
    • Respect and demonstrate consideration for other cultures. 
  • Parents can expect that:
    • Teachers will teach the required Ministry of Education Core Curriculum as well as provide the assigned programs and services and use appropriate teaching practices and methods. 
    • Staff will abide by, support and promote the Code of Conduct. 
    • Staff will communicate with the home whenever there is a problem with respect to discipline, learning progress or attendance. 
    • Students will receive fair and consistent treatment. 
    • Staff will cooperate to create an atmosphere that is conducive to a positive learning environment which is orderly, supportive, safe and challenging. 
  • Parents can be expected to:
    • Instill in their son or daughter: 
      • The desire to work to the best of his/her ability 
      • An understanding of the importance of education 
      • Respect for the rights of fellow students and staff 
      • Respect for property and resources 
      • Recognition of the authority of the school staff to ensure a safe, secure, non-threatening learning environment. 
    • Maintain regular communication with their son or daughter about school matters. 
    • Ensure that their son or daughter attends regularly and punctually. 
    • Attend their school’s events and meetings, and give constructive input and support to their school. 
    • Maintain open communication with all staff. 
    • Provide the equipment their son or daughter needs for school/learning. 
    • Respect and demonstrate consideration for other cultures.