Updated September 2014
2015-2016 Code of Conduct
Our School Code of Conduct is consistent with the Provincial Code of Conduct guidelines.
It reflects a proactive and sustained approach toward student discipline:
School code is intended to teach our students:
 to develop self-discipline
 to develop the ability to co-operate with others
 to accept responsibility for the consequences of their actions
Pro-active strategies:
Central Spryfield Elementary is Restorative. It is important that we build relationships with
our students and create opportunities for our students to build relationships with one
another. It is important for our students to feel connected to our school.
We also know that Behaviour is learned; therefore, it can be influenced, taught, and learned.
We are committed to:
- Involving students in the development of classroom Codes of Conduct
- Practicing methods to resolve conflict in a peaceful and respectful manner
- Recognizing appropriate behaviours in the school and classes
- creating opportunities in class and outside of class for students to build relationships
Factors to consider when determining possible actions:
Inappropriate behaviour will never be ignored; appropriate action will always be taken.
- Reflect the frequency, severity and intensity of the inappropriate behaviour
- Make sense to the students, as much as possible.
- Consistency and fairness should be evident to the student and to his/her parents or guardians.
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Pro-active approaches to discipline (predict and prevent) and consequences will be
appropriate for each individual. Factors that are considered include the student’s:
 age
 stage of development
 special needs
 social/emotional needs
 level of cognitive functioning, etc.
Possible actions for inappropriate behaviour:
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Withdrawal of privileges
Conference with student
Conference with student and parent/guardian
Referral to guidance counsellor
Referral for assessment
Instruction regarding expectations and appropriate behaviour
Detention
Meeting with principal
Apology to class/teacher/ others
Review expectations and impact on others; re-teach behavioural standards
Conference with student
Conference with student and parent/guardian
Counselling/anger management Strategies
Involvement of community/school police liaison officer
In-school suspension*
Suspension in accordance with the Education Act for repeated offences
COMMUNICATION WITH PARENTS!
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Expectations
Respect for Self
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All Learning
Environments
& Office
Hallways and
Stairwells
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take responsibility for
your choices
dress, speak, and act
appropriately
cooperate with staff
and peers
try your best
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walk to the right
quiet voices, quiet feet
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Gymnasium
School
Grounds
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Washrooms
Lunchrooms
and Indoor
Recess
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appropriate dress
and footwear
participate
play safely
report problems to duty
teachers
be responsible for your
own actions
play safely in
designated area
dress appropriately for
the weather
maintain personal
hygiene
wash hands
include others in play
use appropriate
language and
behaviour
eat your own lunch
take belongings with
you
Respect for Others
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use good manners and
appropriate language
keep hands and feet to yourself
listen attentively and wait your turn
be aware and respectful of visitors
Respect for
Environment
Respect for Learning
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be on time
follow class rules
be prepared
share and use materials properly
be an active listener
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walk in the hallways
quiet voices, quiet feet
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walk to the right
quiet voices, quiet feet
keep hands and feet to yourself
stay in your place in line
enter and exit through assigned
doors
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play safely
encourage others
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listen to instructions
be safe
follow the rules of the game
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wait your turn
follow procedure for equipment use
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make safe choices
be positive with others
line up immediately when the bell
rings
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be quick
report any problems to your
teacher or to the office
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keep hands out of desks
stay away from class computers
and property
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appreciate privacy of others
keep hands and feet to self
use indoor voices
put paper towels in the garbage
talk quietly & use polite language and
manners
use only personal desk/table tops
listen and follow instructions of lunch
monitor
remain seated
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keep all learning
environments clean
place litter in appropriate bins
use furniture and materials
properly
stay in your place in line
appreciate and respect
displays
neatly store coats,
backpacks, and footwear
keep the hallways free of litter
and debris
eat and drink elsewhere
use equipment appropriately
place litter in the garbage can
use school property and
equipment for intended use
only
respect natural habitat
use a little soap and paper
towel
keep the bathroom clean
clear off your eating space
use appropriate recycling
and compost containers