Conduct Procedures

Every violation of school-wide expectations by a student is to be addressed by staff. In order to deal with violations consistently, inappropriate behavior is categorized according to three levels of severity with appropriate action steps.

Level One

Infractions such as:

• Classroom and hallway disturbances
• Neglect of homework
• Tardiness
• Running in the hallway
• Inappropriate dress
• Being off task
• Calling attention to self in a negative way i.e. screaming, yelling
• Not prepared for class
• Unsafe behavior
• Food in hallways or outside
• Speaking to or acting towards staff or others disrespectfully
• Minor theft
• Intimidation or bullying
• Damage to property or property of others within class
• Inappropriate behavior to disrupt classroom procedures
• Non-compliance (open opposition to authority / refusal to comply / refusal to work / ignoring or disregarding adult directives)
• Aggressive behavior (rough play with no intent to hurt / throwing snowballs)
• Verbal aggression

1. A staff member intervenes:
   • the student is made aware of the proper behavior.
   • the teacher gives a logical consequence for student's action, eg. student who is late is asked to make up the time at noon.
2. if a violation is repeated:
   1. the student fills out an Action Plan.
      • the Action Plan is kept by the teacher and serves as a record for future references.
      • the Action Plan requires the student to focus on his/her behavior and to plan a means of avoiding future violations of a similar nature.
   2. Teacher phones parents to involve them.
3. If infractions continue to occur, the teacher may repeat steps 1 and 2 or the misbehavior may be deemed to fall in Level Two.

Level Two

Repetitive and persistent Level One Misbehavior.

1. Student is referred to Administration.
2. Staff and administrator complete a misconduct report. One copy is sent home for parent's signature and one copy is given to the students' teacher. In the event of suspension from class or school, parents and teachers will be informed.
3. Consequences for Level Two violations may include one or more of the following:
   • loss of privileges; eg., intramurals, school dances.
   • noon and after school detentions.
   • restitution / community service.
   • parent supervision of student during the day.
   • in or out-of-school suspension.
   • counseling.

Level Three

Repetitive and persistent Level Two Misbehavior.

Flagrant Misbehaviors such as:

• Fighting
• Assault (with intent to injure)
• Major theft
• Vandalism of property
• Possession or use of cigarettes, alcohol or drugs
• Harassment
• Profane language (swearing directly at a staff member)

Steps 1 and 2, similar to Level Two are undertaken.

3. Consequences for Level Three misbehavior may include:
   • loss of privileges.
   • 3 - 5 day school suspension.
   • Parent conference before student is readmitted.
   • Referral to appropriate agencies for counseling.
   • R. C. M. P. involvement.
   • Indefinite suspension and possible recommendation to the School Board Discipline Committee for expulsion.