Rolla Traditional Schools Code of Conduct 2013-2014

Statement of Purpose
Rolla Traditional School promotes and upholds the values expressed in the BC Human Rights Code respecting the rights of all individuals in accordance with the law prohibiting discrimination based on race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex or sexual orientation in respect of discriminatory publication and discrimination in accommodation, service and facility in the school environment. At Rolla Traditional School we want all students to learn in a safe, caring and orderly environment. The BC

Human Rights Code promotes a climate of understanding and mutual respect where all are equal in dignity and
rights. To that end, Rolla Traditional Schools staff is dedicated to helping students become responsible and respectful citizens who solve conflicts in appropriate ways. Our goals are: to establish and maintain safe, caring and orderly environments for purposeful learning activity to establish and maintain individual and collective rights, freedoms and responsibilities to clarify and publish expectations for student behaviour while at school, at a school-related activity or in other circumstances to engage in activities that will have a positive impact on the school environment Safe environments that encourage positive classroom behaviour have been identified as a necessary condition for academic achievement. (Marzano, 2003) Rolla Traditional School shares information from B.C.s ERASE Bullying Strategy (erasebullying.ca) and advertises use of the online reporting tool.

Rights and Responsibilities

Students of the school have rights and responsibilities. Students rights include:

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1. To receive a good education 2. To be treated with respect 3. A clean and safe learning environment, free from discrimination 4. Privacy and personal space Students responsibilities include: 1. To develop and maintain good study habits 2. To respect the rights of others 3. To maintain a clean and safe environment 4. To treat others with kindness and respect, both physically and emotionally

Acceptable Conduct
What follows are examples of how Rolla students can behave in ways which promote a positive learning environment for themselves and others. These are examples only, and not an all-inclusive list: respect yourself, interact with others in positive, supportive ways help to make the school a safe, caring and orderly place inform an adult in a timely manner (in advance, if possible) of incidents of bullying, harassment, intimidation or other safety concerns engage in learning activities in a purposeful and timely manner, act in a manner that brings credit to yourself and the school Students will be reminded prior to any field trip or off-site school event that our regular code of conduct applies, and that positive, caring behaviour is expected.

Unacceptable Conduct
The following is a list of examples of unacceptable behaviours; it is not all-inclusive: behaviours that interfere with the learning of others, interfere with an orderly environment, create unsafe conditions acts of bullying, harassment, intimidation; physical violence; retribution against a person who has intervened to prevent or report an incident or other safety concern illegal acts, such as possession, use or distribution of illegal or restricted substances; possession of weapons; theft or damage to property

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Changing Expectations
As students mature, expectations for their behaviour will change. There will be: increasing personal responsibility and self-discipline increasing consequences for inappropriate conduct/ unacceptable behaviour There may be times when special considerations may apply to students with special needs who are unable to comply with expectations due to having a disability of an intellectual, physical, sensory, emotional or behavioural nature.

Discipline at Rolla Traditional School

Our goal is to provide a safe and purposeful learning environment for all students. It is expected that students consistently display well-defined standards of behaviour with a strong emphasis on respect, honesty, courtesy, self-discipline, integrity, responsibility and citizenship. Class discussions, whole school assemblies and direct one-to-one conversations will be used to ensure that children and parents clearly understand the expectations. The following page shows our matrix of expected behaviours, based on our three foundations Recognizing Citizenship, Taking Responsibility and Showing Respect. This is always a work in progress, and staff and the SPC review it during the year. We welcome your input. Following this is our behavioural intervention chart. At the centre of our beliefs is the hope that we support children to learn from their mistakes and to develop empathy for others. The Rolla Traditional School discipline policy incorporates the policies and procedures outlined by S.D. #59 Policy Manual. Parents may at any time receive a full copy of these policies by asking at the school office or by visiting the school district web page, www.sd59.bc.ca.

PEACE-Able Conflict and Crisis Resolution Through Skill Development

Crisis and conflict are seen as teaching opportunities Gets people talking about their perception of the issue Clarifies reality Attitude towards children is empathic/understanding Recognizes & validates each child's thoughts Works at replacing "blaming" with personal responsibility (No Blame Game Frame) Gives the student positive skills in coping, problem-solving, and analyzing behaviors Teaches cause and effect Consequences are reality-based Student learns other people are willing to help solve a problem Independence, belonging, mastery, and generosity are important components of a person's life, even in crisis Focus is always on working from and developing strengths in students

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Characteristics of Rolla Traditional School Rolla Traditional School is the only traditional school in School District #59, Peace River South. As a traditional school, RTS operates within the Public School System and follows the prescribed curriculum and regulations of the British Columbia Ministry of Education. Parental partnership, on-going communication and strong support for the Rolla Traditional School philosophy are vital to our success. The key characteristics that define RTS as a traditional school are Vision and Values respect for peers, adults and society regardless of differences strong work ethic strong links between mission statement, policies and rules with consistency of actions taken strong sense of community with high parental participation (at home and at school) to create an atmosphere of learning within a structured environment Academic Emphasis very clear expectations for student achievement strong emphasis on numeracy and literacy competency for all learners frequent assessment and reporting of student achievement (weekly performance reports, 3 formal report cards per year) frequent recognition of student achievement and effort (month end assemblies) performances outside of the school environment (i.e., student participation on field trips and local or regional special events) clearly communicated achievement standards in each grade integration of technology and new innovations to enhance student learning and achievement monthly awards assemblies for achievement and character development goals

Student Conduct uniforms mandatory clearly defined code of conduct with high expectations for student behaviour inappropriate language, bullying and aggressive behaviour will not be tolerated and will always result in progressive consequences students take ownership for the choices they make and the consequences of those choices will be dealt with consistently for each infraction student recognition and praise for good conduct and manners

Parental Involvement strong sense of partnership with open and frequent communication between home and school work together with school team to resolve issues respectful collaboration between school board, administration, staff, parents and students parent commitment to sign and adhere to the student/parent behaviour and uniform contract. volunteers are encouraged to enrich and build our school environment and community strong PAC plays an advisory role in supporting school programs

Classroom Standards variety of teaching strategies to promote mastery of content, skills and self-confidence, for their age and ability level maximized time on task following established rules and routines set by the teacher specific desk placements that suit the educational needs of the class daily and weekly classroom and whole school routines are clearly defined and communicated to parents and students students encouraged to finish homework in class when feasible

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Rolla Traditional School Discipline Plans for Behavioural Infractions: Student Infraction Severe
- Shoving or pushing teacher - Threatening a teacher - Physical fight w/ a student - Swearing at a teacher or student - Threatening another student or teacher - Destruction of school property - Bring dangerous or illegal materials to school - Bullying or ganging up against a student or exclusion behaviours Swearing at another student Throwing objects Repeated verbal altercation w/teacher Repeated defiance toward instructions Repeated verbal altercation w/another student Cussing in general Teasing / name calling Temper tantrums / leaving without asking Assign lunch / afterschool detention Contact parent Assign penalty Withhold privilege Teacher/student conference Student agenda note * Playground litter clean * Establish eye contact or signal to stop inappropriate behavior * Other ways that avoid interrupting instruction * Ask a question or modify the activity * If behavior continues, issue desists, in assertive tone, such as check-in procedure or change seating plan * Teacher may or may not contact parent after this incident depending on judgment call and whether or not the student regulates his/her behaviour at this point. * Most teacher action will be investigative to try to understand the purpose of the misbehaviour (informal) * Warnings might be issued task behavior / talking out Disruptive Behavior Repeatedly asking for directions Throwing Paper Sleeping/falling asleep Zoned out/inattentive Off-task behaviour * Establish parent contact through email, phone or progress notes

Teacher Intervention
- Refer to principals office - Refer to counsellor and special services - Write behaviour contract - Arrange formal parent/admin. conference

Description
- Formal parent/admin conference - Suspension from school and special activities (internal or external) - Partial day schedule - Loss of privileges (lunch freedom) - Involve the RCMP in serious circumstances

Moderate

Arrange formal parent conference

Withheld privileges may be recess, computer time, or withdrawn from group * Penalties may be an assigned classroom task or extra written assignment explaining misbehavior

Minor

Arguing w/Teacher Arguing w/another student Repeated disruptive/off -

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UNIFORM STANDARDS At Rolla Traditional School uniforms are mandatory. We believe uniforms create a sense of belonging among the students, which builds school spirit and discourages competition based on clothing. Many professions have uniforms and wearing ours means its time to work and learn. It is the responsibility of the parents to ensure that students attend school wearing the entire uniform in a neat and presentable manner and that the garments are kept clean and in good condition. It is encouraged that all uniform items must be labeled with the childs name. Staff will monitor adherence to the dress code on a daily basis. Students not adhering to the uniform policy will be given reminders to take home. Students who repeatedly fail to adhere to the uniform policy will have their parents contacted by the principal to resolve the issue. Uniforms School uniforms consist of the students choice of uniform items as outlined here: An RTS logod top with navy or black bottoms must be worn daily in the classroom. The logod shirts are available in red, light blue, white, or navy and students are permitted to wear the colour of their choice on any day. School shirts must not be covered up by non-uniform sweatshirts or sweaters in the classroom. An RTS crested hoodie is acceptable in the cooler weather. Students may wear a plain white, navy, light blue t-shirt, or turtleneck underneath their logod school shirt if they feel chilled.
Uniform Items: Bottoms - Navy or black bottoms, pants, shorts, and skorts - Tunic, jumper, or skirt of an acceptable length to allow students to be active Tops - RTS Logod light blue, navy, red, or white short or long sleeved golf shirts - RTS Logod white and light blue blouses/dress shirts - RTS Logod navy knit cardigans or vests (these are still in process to be announced) - RTS Logod hoodies (pullover or zip-front) Physical Education Gym strip is mandatory for Grades 4-7 (intermediate students) and will consist of: - RTS grey logod gym shirt - navy shorts or navy sweatpants Please, note that gym strip, yoga pants, sweatpants and jeans are not acceptable classroom wear. Accessories & Footwear Socks and tights worn with skorts, shorts or tunics must be in the school colours of solid navy, light blue, red or white. Excessive use of make-up and temporary tattoos is discouraged for elementary-aged students. Outdoor footwear must be safe for the playground. Flip-flops and high-heeled sandals are not considered appropriate footwear for school. Non-marking indoor footwear must be worn in the classroom and gymnasium.

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Exceptions Spirit Days are celebrated once a month. On these days students will be given a theme to dress to from simply a non-uniform day to a variety of fun themes, as decided by the Leadership Student Committee. Generally, a weeks notice will be given. Also, each and every Friday is Casual Day and students may dress in their own personal style. A quarter will be donated to a cause (ie. SPCA) on Friday Casual Days. Uniform Sales Uniform items will be available at various times throughout the school year from the PAC. Please, contact Ramona Daly @ 759-4879 to order uniforms. The Eagle Fund The Eagle Fund was created by our PAC to help families requiring financial assistance for school uniforms. If you wish to apply for support, please, address a letter to the principal. Applications are dealt with in a highly confidential manner. Used Clothing The school has a Gently Used Uniform Box. Please, feel free to donate to this bin or trade when students grow out of their uniforms and need a new size. Standard Bus Company This year, transportation of students to and from the school and Dawson Creek will be carried by Standard Bus Company. Should you have any questions regarding the bus program and fees, please, talk first to Val Rose (784-4343) our parent contact and then Lisa Lynch (788-2415) with operations.

Rolla Traditional School Code of Conduct 2013/2014