For Students & Parents

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

We value:

• each and every student;

• a strong public education system;

• a partnership of students, schools, family, and community;

• the uniqueness and diversity of our students and our community;

• the commitment and skills of our staff;

• equity, innovation, accountability, and accessibility;

• learning environments that are safe, nurturing, positive, and respectful.

Rights of Students

Every student:

• has a right to a safe learning environment;

• has a right to a safe trip to and from school;

• has a right to a proper learning environment e.g., quiet, orderly, structured;

• will be treated with respect and dignity;

• has an equitable right to an excellent education.

Responsibilities of Students

Every student:

• must work toward the establishment of a safe learning environment for all;

• must not interfere with the learning of other students;

• must behave responsibly and safely in traveling  to and from school;

• must participate in class and complete all required assignments; must adhere to all school and board policies.

Rights of Staff

Every staff member:

• has a right to a secure, happy and orderly teaching environment;

• has a right to respect and courtesy at all times.

All staff:

• must be prepared for teaching and supervision assignments and for building and maintaining a proper teaching environment;

• must show due respect for the dignity of others;

• must work to maintain the safety of the school.

Rights of Parents/Guardians

• have the right to know that their children are in a safe school environment and that the conditions for learning are optimum;

• can expect full communication from the school with respect to progress and behaviour of their children;

• can expect that help will be provided to student should the resources be available;

• can expect staff to be available for consultation upon appointment.

Parents/Guardians

• must cooperate with the school in being accountable with management of their children;

• must provide all information that is required for the welfare of the child and be prepared to come into the school when requested;

• must provide for the child according to the law.