PROHIBITED ITEMS

Students may not bring the following items onto school property, on school buses or to school-authorized events or activities:

·         all weapons, including knives;

·         all explosive materials, including fireworks;

·         illegal drugs;

·         tobacco products;

·         alcoholic beverages;

·         pagers;

·         walkie-talkies;

·         cellular phonse;

·         laser pens;

·         personal cameras;

·         any other item deemed unsafe at the discretion of the Principal.

 

SEARCH AND SEIZURE

Desks and lockers are considered school property.  Therefore, a search of such property is permissible by school administration.  The Principal or designate may also direct students to display the contents of clothing, dufflebags, backpacks, etc. that are worn or carried on school property.

 

CONSEQUENCES OF IMPROPER CONDUCT

It is our hope that students will demonstrate self-control and respect at all times.  However, there are occasions when staff must intervene when school rules are broken.  Routine discipline matters, both in the classroom and on the yard, will be dealt with by the classroom teacher or the teacher on duty at the time.  When a student fails to respond favourably, he/she will be referred to the office.  Disciplinary actions will vary according to the individual situation.

 

Sample consequences to be considered on an individual basis include:

·         verbal reprimand or warning;

·         documentation of student behaviour and discipline taken;

·         telephone call to the parents or guardian;

·         warning;

·         detention(s) - recess, after school;

·         interview with the parents;

·         timeout;

·         extra duties, such as yard clean-up on student’s own time;

·         behaviour or academic contract;

·         daily report book—carried by the student and checked by classroom teacher and parents each day;

·         removal of privileges—student is not able to participate on a sports team, choir, etc., or must do extra work during special activities;

·         restitution—student(s) must pay for, or repair, damaged property or clean up a mess they have created;

·         in-school suspension—the student must work in an area away from other students;

·         formal out-of-school suspension in keeping with board policy;

·         counselling;

·         involvement of outside agencies for assistance;

·         expulsion;

·         police involvement;

·         bus privileges lost.

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