The Code of Conduct聽spells out the rules regarding learner behaviour at the School and describes the disciplinary system to be implemented by the School concerning transgressions by learners. In general, the aim of this聽code聽is to ensure that the聽school is a safe and pleasant place in which learning takes place.
When a student reaches the age of eighteen, he or she shall have the following rights:
- He or she may sign his or her own absence notes, though school officials may
require satisfactory verification as to the cause of the absence. - He or she may sign his or her own permission slips for field trips.
- He or she may authorize or limit access to his or her own school records.
- He or she may withdraw from school without permission of a parent or guardian.
- He or she has all the rights which would belong to a parent or guardian in
connection with the special education process, including the right to consent to or
object to his or her individual education plan (IEP).
We focus on prevention, early intervention and progressive discipline as the key to maintaining a positive school environment in which students can learn and educators can teach. When inappropriate behaviour occurs, our schools are required to utilize a range of interventions, supports and consequences that are developmentally appropriate and provide opportunities for students to learn from their mistakes. In some cases, a short-term suspension may be a useful tool. If a serious incident occurs, a long-term suspension or expulsion may be required.