For Students & Parents

CODE OF CONDUCT

“All members of the school Community must treat one another with dignity and respect at all times, and especially when there is disagreement.”

Consequences and/or interventions applied by teachers, Vice Principals and Principal will take into account the seriousness of the infraction, frequency of infractions, age of the pupil, and effect of previous discipline. In some cases, the student will be provided counseling or guidance by the school or an outside agency to prevent a reoccurrence of the infraction. The possible range of consequences that can be applied are in accordance with the Lester B. Pearson School Board’s Safe Schools Policy, which can be easily accessible on the LBPSB website.

The code applies in school and on the way to and from school (including public transportation and school bus transportation).

Respect for Self

Behavours that are expected	Rationale	Possible Consequences
Respect the LCCHS Dress Code. You are expected to be neat and clean and to wear the school uniform.	Your appearance reflects your good judgement and your respect for yourself and others.	• Change to acceptable dress • Go home to change • Parental involvement • Suspension from school and school related activities
Refrain from smoking within sight of the school	Whereas The Tobacco Act prohibits smoking on school property, LCCHS will self impose a more rigorous standard in keeping with the School’s Success Plan as it pertains to creating a healthy and safe environment.	• Suspension • Tobacco Control Act – possible fines
Attend school and school related activities free of alcohol or drugs.	To participate fully in class and school activities, you must be alert and ready to learn. Laws in Quebec prohibit drinking under the age of 18 and the use of illicit drugs. This will apply even when students travel abroad to countries where the drinking age is younger than 18.	• Suspension • Parent involvement • Police involvement • Rehab • LBPSB Safe Schools Policy

Respect for Others

Behaviours that are expected

Rationale

Possible Consequences

Be courteous, considerate and respectful to students, all staff and guests to our school.

Use acceptable language, verbal and non-verbal, at all times.

Threatening another person; theft, robbery and extortion are very serious infractions.

Weapons of any kind are not permitted in school.

No technical devices (i.e. camera phones, recording deices) may be used to invade or threaten personal privacy.

Respect for others extends into students’ communications with each other online.

This is a minimum expectation of all people. Harassment and discrimination is not tolerated.

Harassment, be it physical, sexual or racial is unacceptable.

Cyberbullying or any behaviour aiming to make other members of our community feel threatened, excluded or ridiculed can have long lasting and devastating effects on people’s self esteem. No one deserves this!

• Apology
• Counseling
• Detentions
• Administration referral
• Parental involvement
• Suspension
• Police involvement
• LBPSB Safe Schools Policy

Respect for Property

Behaviours that are expected	Rationale	Possible Consequences
Treat the school building, grounds, contents, and the property of others with respect.	The cost of maintaining school buildings, buses, equipment and school supplies is funded by your parents/guardians and other taxpayers. Vandalism is not condoned by society.	• Restitution • Detentions • Parental involvement �� Administration referral • Suspension • Police involvement • LBPSB Safe Schools Policy

Respect for Safety

Behaviours that are expected

Rationale

Possible Consequences

Follow procedure during fire drills and other evacuation drills.

Refrain from tampering with fire alarms or other safety equipment.

Be safe and stay away from activities that endanger the physical or mental well-being of other persons.

Behaviour on school and city buses must promote safety.

Failing to follow procedure puts people’s lives at risk.

• Restitution
• Detentions
• Parental involvement
• Administration referral
• Loss of privileges
• Suspension
• Police /Fire department involvement
• LBPSB Safe Schools Policy

Punctuality

Behaviours that are expected	Rationale	Possible Consequences
Arrive on time for school and each class.	Punctuality is a habit that society expects you to develop.	• Make up the time • Contract • Detentions • Parental involvement • Administration referral • Suspension

Regular Attendance

Behaviours that are expected	Rationale	Possible Consequences
Attend school regularly. You will also be asked to account for any absence from school and to make up the work. Students may only leave the building after contact between the home and school has been made. This may be done by a note in the agenda or a call from a parent before leaving the school.	Regular attendance is a requirement of the Education Act under duties of a student. You will be expected to continue this ethic in the work force. Attendance at school is compulsory under Provincial Law until the age of 16.	• Make up the time/work • Contract • Detentions • Parental involvement • Administration referral • Withdrawal from school activities • Suspension • Involvement of Youth Protection

Preparation for Class

Behaviours that are expected	Rationale	Possible Consequences
Bring all necessary supplies, materials and books to every class. Be properly prepared for every class. This includes completion of homework, assignments and projects on time. Maintain textbooks in mint condition. Submit work which is original and represents your own efforts.	Being properly prepared will enable you to maximize success in class and train you to be a productive worker. Textbooks are very expensive to replace. Learning to take responsibility for such items helps prepare students for social responsibility. Plagiarism of ideas or print/electronic material is illegal.	• Make up the work • Parental involvement • Administration referral • Loss of credit • Restitution for the damaged or lost items. • Removal from course • Withdrawal from school

Please note that school bus transportation is a privilege. Detentions assigned by teachers and administration override this privilege. Students will be permitted to call home to inform their parents in the event of a detention.

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