Queen Elizabeth Elementary School Code of Conduct

Queen Elizabeth Elementary School Code of Conduct

Statement of Purpose

Queen Elizabeth Community School’s Code of Conduct has been established to maintain a safe, caring, and orderly learning environment.  The purpose of our Code of Conduct is to inform all members of the school community of our shared obligations and responsibilities while at school, going to and from school, and while attending any school activity at any location and including on-line behavior.  Staff, students, parents, and visitors are expected to follow the Code of Conduct.

Conduct Expectations

Respect yourself and others:

  • Be polite, show respect, compassion, and integrity.
  • Use appropriate language.
  • Follow directions of staff and play safely.
  • Dress appropriately.
  • Accept the right of others to be different.

 

 Respect learning:

  • Participate in your learning to the best of your ability.
  • Listen to others.
  • Respect the opinions of others.
  • Takes part in purposeful learning environments in a timely manner.
  • Let adults know of incidents of bullying, harassment, or intimidation
 Respect the environment:

  • Treat property with care and practice positive environmental practices

 
  Unacceptable conduct includes behaviours that:

  • Interferes with the learning of others.
  • Hurt people either emotionally or physically with
  • words or actions Creates unsafe conditions.
  • Damage school or personal property.

Are illegal activities

 Rising expectations:

Increased personal responsibility and self-discipline will be expected of students as they become older, more mature, and move through successive grades.

The acceptable and unacceptable behaviours listed in this Code of Conduct are examples only and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list.

 

Use of Personal Digital Devices 

As per Ministerial Order 89 the use of personal digital devices at school is to be restricted for educational purposes, to promote online safety and focused learning environments. Personal digital device (PDD) means any personal electronic device that can be used to communicate or to access the internet, such as a cell phone or a tablet. Other examples included: smart watches, digital accessories (earbuds), gaming devices, and electronic toys.

 At our elementary school there is no access to or use of such devices at any time on school campus during the school day.  This is essentially a “bell-to-bell” restriction from the beginning of school to the end of the day.  Parents are reminded that elementary students are always under direct supervision and that the school will communicate with home for any emergent need that arises.

The exception to these restrictions will be for students who have an Individual Education Plan (IEP), Learning Support Plan (LSP), or medical or health issue that specifically outlines the need for these devices for full inclusion in specific learning activities.

Document Revised: October 2024