Student Code of Conduct

The Christhill Schools System is committed to providing a safe, engaging, and supportive learning environment where all policies are enforced fairly and consistently. Student disciplinary regulations emphasize instruction and rehabilitation rather than punishment, and are designed to foster and reward appropriate behavior and keep students connected to school so they can graduate college and career ready.

The CHS Student Code of Conduct provides a framework to support behavioral goals and disciplinary policies. All students are expected to be aware of and abide by this Student Code of Conduct. Parents/guardians are encouraged to read the Student Code of Conduct carefully and to discuss the information with their children.

Philosophical Statement
Schools should provide the instruction and support necessary to meet students’ academic and behavioral needs, and identify fair and developmentally appropriate behavioral expectations for all members of the school community. Educators and other adults in the school should teach students to behave in ways that conform to these policies and contribute to academic success. This is achieved by reinforcing positive behavior, preventing misbehavior before it occurs, supporting students in overcoming challenges, and fostering positive relationships among all members of the school community.

Research shows that students are more likely to accept responsibility for their actions and the consequences of their behavior when school discipline is administered fairly, equitably, and consistently. Schools must also employ due process protections when enforcing discipline, and must not allow harsh or exclusionary discipline to disproportionately impact specific groups of students, including but not limited to students of color, students with disabilities, economically disadvantaged students and male students.

Student Responsibilities
Students share responsibility with school staff for maintaining an environment of mutual respect and dignity in the school. Students take an active role in making school a supportive, safe, and welcoming place for all students and staff in these ways:
Demonstrate pride in self, in the future, and in school by arriving on time, dressing appropriately, and being prepared to focus on your studies.
Be respectful and courteous to fellow students, parents/guardians, and school staff.
Seek the most peaceful means of resolving conflict, and obtain the assistance of teachers, administrators, parent/guardian, or school staff, when unable to resolve conflicts.
Follow school rules and policies, and contribute to a positive school climate by behaving appropriately, even when not specifically asked to do so.
Recognize how your conduct affects other students and school staff, and make every reasonable effort to restore relationships and correct any harm caused to others in the school community.
Seek access to and complete make-up work while out of school for disciplinary reasons.

Staff Responsibilities
Students who have meaningful relationships with caring adults in the school are less likely to engage in disruptive behavior, be absent, or drop out of school. School staff members should take the initiative in developing positive, meaningful relationships with students.
When disruptive behavior does occur, school staff will use professional discretion when applying these consequences/responses and interventions in a progressive manner, to teach students appropriate behavior and correct any harm that results from their behavior.

Staff will:
Create and promote a positive, supportive, safe, and welcoming school environment that is conducive to teaching and learning.
Be respectful and courteous to students, parents/guardians, and other school staff.
Establish clear expectations for behavior, take an instructional approach to discipline, and acknowledge positive and appropriate conduct by students.
Involve families, students, and the community in fostering positive behavior and student engagement.
Ensure that clear, developmentally appropriate and proportional consequences are applied for misbehavior as outlined in applicable discipline policies.
Implement graduated, progressive consequences for recurring inappropriate behavior.
Administer discipline rules fairly, consistently, and equitably, regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity.
Remove students from the classroom only as a last resort, and return students to class as soon as possible.
Promptly notify parents/guardians if their child is suspended and if there is any investigation by law enforcement or school resource officers, related to school discipline.
Make every reasonable effort to communicate with and respond to parents/guardians in a timely manner and in a way that is accessible and easily understood.
Provide students who are suspended or expelled from school with make-up work, and allow them to complete the work for credit so they do not fall behind academically.

Parent and Community Responsibilities
Parents, guardians, and community members play an important role in establishing a positive school climate where students will thrive. Parents can help students and staff members promote a supportive, safe, and welcoming school environment in these ways:

Talk with their child about appropriate conduct at school.
Be respectful and courteous to other students, fellow parents/guardians, and school staff.
Read and be familiar with school policies, regulations, and rules.
Have regular contact with school staff and make every effort to ensure that their child maintains regular school attendance.
Be involved in conferences, hearings, and other disciplinary matters concerning their child.
Help their child access supportive groups or programs designed to improve his/her conduct, such as counseling, after-school programs, and mental health services available in the school and community.
Promptly share any concerns or complaints with school officials and work with school staff and administrators to address any behavioral problems their child may experience.

Behavior-Related Offenses and Consequences
Factors to consider when determining the appropriate response may include patterns of behavior, impact on the school community, and the overall severity of the infraction.
Offenses included in the Student Code of Conduct apply to behaviors that occur on school property, at school-related activities, or when students are otherwise subject to the authority of the Christhill Schools System. Disciplinary action may be taken for off-campus incidents if the action could have an adverse effect on the order and general welfare of the schools.
In addition to the responses in the code of conduct, loss of credit for an assignment or course may be appropriate. Restitution for loss or damage may be requested and law enforcement will be involved when appropriate.

The following examples constitute a listing of possible responses and interventions that may be used by a staff member in responding to a student’s inappropriate behavior. The responses within each level are examples and are not listed in a particular order of use.

Level I
Examples of Classroom, Support, and Teacher-Led Responses
These responses are designed to teach appropriate behavior, so students are respectful, and can learn and contribute to a safe environment. Teachers are encouraged to try a variety of teaching and classroom management strategies. When appropriate, teachers may engage the student’s support system to ensure successful learning and consistency of responses, and change the conditions that contribute to the student’s inappropriate or disruptive behavior. These responses should be used in a progressive fashion.

Classroom-based Responses (Verbal Correction, Written Reflection/Apology
Reminders/Redirection, Role Play, Daily Progress Sheet
Check in with School Counselor/Resource Specialist
Parent outreach (contact parent via telephone, e-mail or text)
Conference with student
Verbal redirection
Time out for written reflection/apology
Loss of privileges

Level II
Examples of Classroom, Support, and Teacher-Led Responses
These responses are designed to teach appropriate behavior, so students behave respectfully, can learn, and contribute to a safe environment. Many of these responses engage the student’s support system, and are designed to alter conditions that contribute to the student’s inappropriate or disruptive behavior. These responses aim to correct behavior by stressing its severity and acknowledging potential implications for future harm, while still keeping the student in school. These responses should be used in a progressive fashion.
Classroom-based responses (e.g. verbal correction, written reflection/apology, reminders/redirection, role play, daily progress sheet
Parent/Guardian and Student Conference (with Teacher)
Parent Outreach (Contact Parent via Telephone, E-mail or Text)
Peer Mediation
Temporary Removal from Class
Loss of privileges/Removal from Extracurricular Activities

Level III
Examples of Support, Removal, and Administrative Responses
These responses engage the student’s support system to ensure successful learning, and to alter conditions that contribute to the student’s inappropriate or disruptive behavior. These responses aim to correct behavior by stressing its severity and acknowledging potential implications for future harm, while still keeping the student in school. These responses may involve the short-term removal of a student from the classroom. Such a removal should be limited as much as practicable without undermining its ability to adequately address the behavior. These responses should be used in a progressive fashion.

Parent/Guardian and Student Conference (with Administrator)
Detention
Temporary Removal from Class
Behavioral Contract
Loss of privileges/Removal from Extracurricular Activities
Campus clean-up
In-school suspension
In-school intervention
Extended school day.

Level IV
Examples of Support, Removal, Administrative, and Out-of-School Exclusionary Responses
These responses address serious behavior while keeping the student in school, or when necessary due to the nature of the behavior or potential implications for future harm, remove a student from the school environment. They promote safety of the school community by addressing self-destructive and dangerous behavior, and should be used in a progressive fashion.

Restricted access
Request for alternative educational setting
Referral to Student Support Team
Parent/Guardian and Student Conference
Loss of privileges/removal from Extracurricular Activities
In-school suspension
In-school intervention
Short-Term Out-of-School Suspension
Parent/guardian notification required

Level V
Examples of Long-term Administrative, Out-of-School Exclusionary, and Referral Responses.
These responses remove a student from the school environment for an extended period of time because of the severity of the behavior and potential implications for future harm. They may involve the placement of the student in a safe environment that provides additional structure and services. These responses promote the safety of the school community by addressing self-destructive and dangerous behavior, and should be used in a progressive fashion.

Long-Term Out-of-School Suspension
Extended-Out-of-School Suspension
Expulsion
Request for alternative educational setting
Referral to Student Support Team
Recommend for further action
Parent/guardian notification required
Offense Information
Academic Dishonesty/Plagiarism

Academic dishonesty through cheating, copying, plagiarizing, or altering records, or assisting another in such actions. Plagiarizing, such as by taking someone else’s work or ideas (for students Year 7-12); forgery, such as faking a signature of a teacher or parent; or cheating. Action taken by a student that is deemed inappropriate based on information, rules, guidelines, or procedures.

Alcohol Violation
Possession or use of any alcoholic substance, including constructive possession and possession with intent to sell, deliver or distribute.

Arson/Fire Violation
Attempting to, aiding in, or setting fire to (or in) a school building or to other school property.
Assault and/or Battery on Staff (includes threat against and/or physical attack on staff)

Assault – Any willful attempt or threat to inflict harm upon another person or any display of force or expression that would give the victim reasonable fear of harm. An assault may be physical, oral or written.
Battery I – The unlawful touching of another person by the aggressor or by some substance put into motion by the aggressor, which is not consented to by the other person.
Battery II – Battery I accompanied by circumstances which reflect the student’s blatant disregard for the safety of staff members or other persons evidenced by, but not limited to, the student’s intentional conduct, disregard of directions, or the fact that the battery resulted in serious bodily harm.

Bullying, Cyberbullying, Harassment or Intimidation
Intentional conduct, including verbal, physical, or written conduct, or an intentional electronic communication that creates a hostile educational environment by substantially interfering with a student’s or staff member’s educational benefits, opportunities, or performance, or with their physical or psychological well-being and is motivated by an actual or a perceived personal characteristic including race, national origin, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ancestry, physical attributes, socioeconomic status, familial status, physical or mental ability or disability, or threatening or seriously intimidating; and occurs on school property at a school activity or event or on a school bus; or substantially disrupts the orderly operation of a school or workplace, including any acts of cyber bullying, harassment or intimidation.
Bus Misbehavior
Failure to comply with expected student behaviors while on school buses or to interfere with safe transport of students is a violation of this policy.

Class Cutting
Failing to attend a class, after arrival at school, without an excused reason. Missing class for more than 20 minutes will be treated as an absence for that class. Persistently failing to attend a scheduled class, after arrival at school, without excused reasons.

Destruction of Property/ Vandalism
Causing accidental or intentional damage, destruction or defacement (including graffiti) to school/other’s property.

Discrimination
Conduct and/or behavior related to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, age, gender, marital status, or sexual orientation, that creates a hostile or offensive educational environment or substantially interferes with an educational environment; or otherwise limits a student’s ability to participate in or benefit from their educational program.

Disrespect
Making intentional and harmful gestures, verbal or written comments, including profane language, or symbols to others. Being insubordinate: repeatedly or persistently disrespectful, in defiance of authority.
Disruption
Intentionally engaging in behavior distracting from the learning environment or school related activities including behavior that originates off campus and/or affects the safety of others. (This can include the use of technology.)
Dress Code Violation
Wearing attire that is disruptive to the school environment, that promotes illegal or harmful activities, or that could endanger the health or safety of that student or others during school hours and school related activities.
Drug Violation
Possession or use of (including constructive possession and possession with the intent to sell, give, or distribute) any inhalants or other intoxicants; controlled dangerous substances including prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines/products look-a-likes, and substances represented as controlled dangerous substances; or drug paraphernalia.
Electronics, Computer/Communication Misuse
Any unauthorized use of computers, software, Internet, network or other technology; accessing inappropriate websites; misuse of account credentials; disrupting the normal operation of a technology system.
Electronics, Personal Communication Device
Behavior not in compliance with the responsible use of the Technology Agreement policy 8080 and or Personal Communication Device guidelines laid out in the Student Handbook. Inappropriate use of any electronic device carried, worn, or transported by a student to receive or communicate messages.

Explosives
Possession, sale, distribution, detonation, or threat of detonation of an incendiary or explosive material or device.

Extortion
The process of obtaining property from another, with or without that person’s consent, by wrongful use of force, fears, or threat.
Failure to Serve Assigned Consequences
Failure to serve detention, suspension or other assigned consequences.

False Alarms/Bomb Threats
Initiating a warning of a fire or other catastrophe without valid cause or discharging a fire extinguisher. Making a bomb threat or threatening a school.

Fighting
A hostile confrontation with physical contact involving two or more students

Gang Activity
Committing, attempting to commit, or soliciting of two or more crimes; or
acts by a juvenile that would be a crime if committed by an adult.


Hazing
Participation in any intentional or reckless act directed against another for the purpose of initiation into, affiliation with, or maintenance of membership in an organization.

Indecent Exposure
Exposure to sight of the private parts of the body in a lewd or indecent manner.

Leaving School Grounds Without Permission
Leaving school grounds during regular school hours without written or verbal permission from a parent or someone listed on the emergency procedure card.

Physical Attack
Unwelcome, aggressive action, with physical contact, directed at another person, student or non-student, on school grounds or at a school-related activity; or substantially disrupts the orderly operation of a school or workplace.

Serious Bodily Injury
Causing an injury that involves a substantial risk of death; extreme physical pain; protracted and obvious disfigurement; or protracted loss or impairment of the function of a bodily member, organ, or mental faculty.

Sexual Activity
Behavior of a sexual nature including public displays, consensual sexual activity, possession of pornographic materials.
Sexual Discrimination
Includes sexual harassment, sexual assault and sexual violence and is characterized by unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that interferes with a student’s ability to learn, study, work, achieve, or participate in school activities or with an employee’s/third party’s term, condition, or privilege of employment/relationship with the school system. Sexual discrimination can be committed by a student, employee or third party.

Stalking
A malicious course of conduct that includes approaching or pursuing another where the person intends to place, knows or reasonably should have known the conduct would place another in reasonable fear of; serious bodily injury or death; Assault in any degree; Sexual assault in any degree; or which might cause a third party to suffer from any of the above actions.

Tardiness
Reporting late to school or class when the day/period begins. Missing class more than 20 minutes equals one class absence. Extended tardiness may be counted as a partial or full day absence from school.

Theft
Taking or obtaining the property of another without permission or knowledge of the owner.

Threat to Students
Threatening language (verbal or written/electronic; implicit or explicit) or physical gestures directed toward another student or group of students.

Tobacco Violation
Possession or use of any tobacco or tobacco products, cigarette rolling papers, or electronic cigarette products.

Trespassing Violation
Entrance onto school property by a currently registered student at the school who has been suspended or expelled from the property or student who has been denied access to the property as a result of administrative action.

Truancy
An absence for a school day or any portion of a school day for any reason other than those cited as lawful and/or failure to bring a note written by a parent to verify a lawful absence.

Weapons Violation (Firearms, Other Guns, Other Weapons)
Possession of an object or implement capable of causing harm or used to cause harm to another. This includes all guns, knives, and any implement, visible or concealed, possessed under a circumstance that would reasonably lead a person to believe it was a weapon or would be used as a weapon. Weapons are prohibited on school property, school buses, locked/unlocked vehicles on school property, and at school related activities.

Apply extended suspension and expulsion only to Year 7-12.

Responses for Violations of Behavior and Discipline Policies
The professional staff at a school has the responsibility for taking appropriate actions when a student is involved in a situation which disrupts the learning environment of a school. When determining the consequences, they take the following into consideration:
The age-appropriateness of the response.
The severity of the incident.
A student’s previous violations and/or responses for the same or a related offense.
If the offense interfered with the responsibility/rights/privileges/property of others.
If the offense posed a threat to the health or safety of others.
If the student has an Individualized Education Plan or a 504 Plan.
The logical relationship between the offense and the response.
The age-appropriateness of the consequence.
Any specific responses articulated in Board of Education Policy.
Alternative Education Setting

A setting outside of the home school designed to accommodate the needs of students who have demonstrated the need for significant academic or behavioral support. Alternative education settings include but are not limited to:

Evening School – An interim disciplinary placement providing educational opportunities for selected middle and high school students that takes place after normal school hours.
Gateway Program – An alternative education program within the Homewood Center, established for students with significant behavioral and academic difficulties whose needs cannot be met in the home school.
In-school Alternative Education Program – An alternative education program within a comprehensive school that provides participating students with academic and behavioral support, opportunities to learn conflict resolution and anger management strategies, social skills instruction, intensive case management services, and enhanced family outreach and support services.

Corporal Punishment
The Board of Education prohibits the use of corporal punishment, which is defined as physical punishment or undue physical discomfort inflicted on the body of a student for the purpose of maintaining discipline or to enforce school rules.

Detention
The placement of a student in a supervised school setting during the school day, before or after school, and on Saturdays.

Restricted Access
Limitation of a student’s presence on school property.

Suspension
The denial of a student’s right to attend regular classes or school for a specified period of time for cause. Suspension includes extended suspension, in school suspension, short-term suspension, or long-term suspension.

In-School Suspension – The removal of a student within the school building from the student’s current education program to another location within the school building for up to but not more than 10 school days in a school year for disciplinary reasons as determined by the principal.
Short-Term Suspension – The removal of a student from school for up to but not more than 3 school days for disciplinary reasons as determined by the principal.
Long Term Suspension – The removal of a student from school for 4–10 school days for disciplinary reasons as determined by the principal.
Extended-Suspension – The exclusion of a student from school for 11–45 school days for disciplinary reasons as determined by the Superintendent/ Designee.
In-school Intervention
The opportunity afforded a student, after the student is removed to an alternate location within the school, to continue to:
Appropriately progress in the general curriculum.
Receive the special education and related services specified on the student’s IEP if the student is a student with a disability in accordance.
Receive instruction commensurate with the program afforded to the student in the regular classroom.
Participate with peers as they would in their current education program to the extent appropriate.
Expulsion
The exclusion of a student from the student’s regular school program for 45 school days or longer as determined by the Superintendent/Designee.

ATTENDANCE
Expectation
• Students are expected to attend classes daily unless prevented by illness or other emergency.
• Under ordinary circumstances, the school does not approve of absences for such things as haircuts, studying for other courses, early vacation, part-time jobs, etc.
• Any unexplained absence is a truancy. It us the student’s responsibility to verify to the teacher and to             the office legitimate absences immediately upon returning to school.
• If a student has to leave during the school day or if they feel ill, they are to report to the office.  A note or phone call from a parent/guardian is required to excuse the student from school.
• Students will be considered truant if they leave the school or classroom without permission.
Linkage to Success
• Good attendance is essential for a student’s success.

NOTE: Under the Education Act, the Principal determines the legitimacy of a student’s absence. The only acceptable reasons for absence are illness or unavoidable cause (as approved by the principal). It is the duty of the parent/guardian or independent student to ensure regular school attendance as per the Education Act.
Possible Consequences of Inappropriate Choices
Detention(s) from teacher
Parent or guardian is informed
Attendance counselor becomes involved if student is under 16
Vice principal becomes involved
Suspension for persistent truancy
Removal from class
Removal from the school roll
Missed evaluations will be completed immediately upon return
Truancy on a day of a sporting event or dance will make the student ineligible to participate

AUDITORIUMS, GUEST SPEAKERS OR PRESENTATIONS
Expectations
Students are expected to be courteous and respectful towards presenters and guest speakers during auditoriums or presentations. Hats and electronic devices are not permitted during presentations.
Linkage to Success
Auditoriums and Presentations are a wonderful opportunity for you to learn from others with different view points, experiences and specialties. The presenter’s views may not be the same as a student’s, but students must respect their right to speak in a safe and respectful environment.
Possible Consequences of Inappropriate Choices
Students will be removed from the auditorium or presentation and will be required to write a letter of apology to the presenter and organizers. Further consequences can include detentions, suspensions, a behavioural contract, or removal of auditorium privileges.
DANCES
Expectations
Students who come to school dances expect to have a fun and safe time.
Students are not to come to dances while under the influence of alcohol or other substances.
Student clothing, behaviour and dances must be appropriate while at the school.
Students are expected to attend all classes on the day of a dance.
Linkage to Success
When under the influence of drugs or alcohol, students often make decisions that are harmful    to their health and safety and that are detrimental to the tone and safety of the school.
Possible Consequences of Inappropriate Choices
Being under the influence of alcohol will result in a mandatory suspension.
Possession of alcohol or illegal drugs will result in mandatory suspension and possible police involvement.
In both of the above cases, students will be suspended from school dances for one year.
Truancy from a class revokes dance privileges.

DRESS CODE
Expectations
Students are expected to dress in a manner which reflects the educational nature of the Christhill community. Clothes with offensive or inflammatory language or graphics are unacceptable. Personal property such as clothes, backpacks, or car bumper stickers must comply with the school expectations. Revealing or suggestive clothing is inappropriate in a learning community.
Backpacks are not permitted in the classroom.  Students must bring only the material they require to class.
Linkage to Success
School is not a place for revealing or suggestive clothing.  Appearance and behaviour reflect good judgment and respect for self and others. All head gear, with the exception of hats (bandanas, hoods, etc.), must be removed when inside the school, except where required for religious or medical reasons.
No headgear is permitted during an auditorium.
Headgear within the classroom or library is at the discretion of the teacher.
Backpacks are a health and safety issue and restrict the flow of pedestrian traffic.
Possible Consequences of Inappropriate Choices
Students will be asked to change into more appropriate clothes.
Persistent noncompliance with the dress code will result in further consequences (detentions or suspension).
The administration, in consultation with the teacher, will make all decisions about the dress code.
DRUGS, ALCOHOL AND SMOKING
Expectations
The possession, distribution, and/or use of alcohol or illicit drugs are NOT permitted on school property, regardless of age.
Smoking is not permitted on school property, on the school bus, or at school sponsored activities.
Linkage to Success
Students under the age of 19 are forbidden by law to use alcohol and tobacco products.
The illegal use of drugs and alcohol is dangerous to health and can lead to behaviour which is detrimental to the tone and safety of the school.
To enhance student learning, Nigeria strongly discourages all behaviour that is detrimental to the healthy growth and development of its students.
Possible Consequences of Inappropriate Choices
Being under the influence of illicit drugs or alcohol will result in a mandatory suspension. Possession of alcohol or illegal drugs will result in mandatory suspensions.
Providing minors with alcohol and/or trafficking in illegal drugs will result in a mandatory expulsion.
Students who smoke on school property are subject to a range of consequences such as warnings, in-school disciplinary action, possible suspension, and/or fines levied as per the Christhill School's code of conduct.

FIGHTING AND/OR THE POSSESSION OF WEAPONS
Expectations
Fighting and/or the possession of weapons will not be tolerated.
Weapon replicas will be treated in the same manner as real weapons.
Objects used to inflict damage or injury will be treated as weapons.

Linkage to Success
Society expects that conflicts be resolved by peaceful means. This protects the physical and mental well being of each individual and promotes a positive and safe school environment.
Possession of weapons is restricted by law. Inflicting injury constitutes assault and police will become involved. Criminal charges may be laid.

Possible Consequences of Inappropriate Choices
All fights will result in suspension. The police may be contacted depending on the nature of the altercation.
Committing physical assault that causes bodily harm will result in a mandatory expulsion.
Police will be called upon to investigate all incidents involving weapons or suspected possession of weapons.
Possessing a weapon will lead to a mandatory expulsion. Using a weapon to cause or threaten bodily harm will result in a mandatory expulsion.

HALLS
Expectations
Only students with hall passes are permitted in the halls.
Hall passes are a privilege.
Students who have a study period/spare must be in the library, atrium, or cafeteria. They must obtain a hall pass from the office in order to go to their locker.  Students are not permitted to visit or disrupt other classes.

Linkage to Success
Noise and activity in the hallways are distracting to students in the classroom.
The wise use of study periods leads to academic success.
Possible Consequences of Inappropriate Choices
Persistent non-compliance to requests to vacate the halls will result in detentions and/or loss of privileges.

INTERACTIONS
Expectations
Students are expected to be courteous and considerate in dealings with other students. The following behaviours are not acceptable:
Physical, verbal, written, electronic, sexual, or psychological abuse
Bullying or intimidation
Swearing or other inappropriate language
Discrimination on the basis of race, culture,  language, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or any other personal attribute
Horseplay” in the halls, classes, and school  property; throwing snowballs
Electronic harassment on or off site is prohibited.

Linkage to Success
Every student has the right to a safe and peaceful school environment and has a corresponding responsibility to refrain from any behaviour which threatens the mental and/or physical well being of other students at.
Harassment is illegal and will not be tolerated. Uninvited remarks, gestures, sounds or actions that make one feel unsafe, degraded or uncomfortable are unacceptable at all times.
Respectful behaviour and appropriate language are essential in the resolution of conflicts with others.
Possible Consequences of Inappropriate Choices
Threats to inflict serious bodily harm will result in a mandatory suspension and police involvement.
Parents of students under 18 will be involved in all such cases.
Sexual harassment is illegal and will not be condoned at Oakridge. Suspension can result and police will be involved. Sexual assault will result in a mandatory expulsion.
Shoving, poking, pushing, throwing snowballs, and other such horseplay can result in detention or suspension.
Swearing or objectionable language on school property or at scheduled school activities can result in detention or suspension..
Any harassment may result in suspension and police involvement.

PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Expectations
Electronic devices such as, but not restricted to, cell phones, pagers, digital cameras, and video devices are not to be used during class time and/or scheduled school activities. These devices must be turned off during all school-related activities. Audio electronic playing devices may be allowed in the classroom, at the discretion of the teacher, but are prohibited during tests and exams.
Cell phones may not be used as a calculator.
Cell phones are to be off and not visible during class time.
All electronic devices are prohibited in the auditorium.
Linkage to Success
Electronic devices compete for students’ attention. To enhance student learning, the use of these devices is restricted to appropriate times.
It is disrespectful not to give a presenter your complete attention.
Some electronic devices interfere with the electronic devices being used for presentations.
Notes can be recorded and/or stored on electronic devices.
Possible Consequences of Inappropriate Choices
Possible removal of the device to be returned at a later time.
Referral to the vice principal.
Detentions.

PUNCTUALITY
Expectations
Students are expected to be in class and ready to work by the second bell.
Linkage to Success
Punctuality shows respect for other people’s learning. When students are late for class, they disrupt the right of others to an education.
Possible Consequences of Inappropriate Choices 
1st and 2nd unexplained or unacceptable lates in a month -  teacher discusses lateness with student
3rd and subsequent lates - teacher assigns detentions
4th late - teacher contacts parent/guardian
5th late - VP becomes involved and parents/guardians are involved
6th and subsequent lates - VP assigns in-school suspensions.

RESPECT FOR PROPERTY
Expectations
Students are expected to treat school property with care and respect. This includes: school grounds, buildings, equipment, textbooks, lockers, transportation vehicles, and the possessions of others.
All students are to abide by the regulations established by the school for conduct on school buses and on school field trips.

Lockers are the property of the school. The school has the right to enter/inspect lockers when the safety or welfare of the school is involved. Use only your assigned locker and secure it with a Dudley lock. Any other type of lock will be removed. The lock combination must be filed with the office. Lockers must be kept clean and free of graffiti and offensive material. You are responsible for the contents of your locker.

Linkage to Success
Every student has the right to learn in a clean, orderly school environment and has the responsibility to treat school property with care and respect. The school building and its contents are private property supported by tax dollars. The exorbitant cost of vandalism is often assumed by the taxpayer.
School custodians are hired to maintain the school building. They are not responsible for cleaning up messes deliberately made by others. By working together with the custodial and cafeteria staff, you can maintain a pleasant environment in which to eat lunch.
The use of the school bus is a privilege, not a right. Students are responsible to the principal for their conduct while on the school bus. Unruly behaviour on the bus presents a danger to all passengers. The school bus driver has the same authority as a teacher to control the behaviour of students.

Possible Consequences of Inappropriate Choices          
Students who destroy school property will be required to pay the cost of repair or replacement. Destruction of school property will result in a mandatory suspension and police action.
Deliberate littering will result in detentions, assigned clean-up duty, or loss of privileges.
Offensive material must be removed at the request of a teacher or administrator. Students will be required to remove graffiti from their lockers or desks.
The school cannot guarantee safe keeping of student items of significant value. Students are encouraged not to bring items such as CD players, cameras, jewellery, or cash to school. Theft, robbery, assault and extortion will be dealt with by the police. Committing a serious crime will result in a mandatory expulsion.
Consequences will range from warnings to temporary or permanent removal of bus privileges to detentions or suspensions.

RESPECT FOR STAFF
Expectations
Students are expected to follow the rules of the school and the directions of the staff. When asked to do something by a staff member, students are expected to do it courteously and co-operatively.
Students are expected to give their name in a courteous manner when asked by staff members.
When asked to leave the classroom by a teacher, students are to report to the office directly or wait by the classroom door for further instructions.

Linkage to Success
The Christhill school is made up of custodians, cafeteria staff, administrators, secretaries, teachers, educational assistants, students, parents, and volunteers.
Teachers and other school staff have been granted authority under the Education Act to promote academic diligence and proper behaviour among students.
The Christhill staff work diligently to make the students’ school years enjoyable. They deserve courtesy and respect.

Possible Consequences of Inappropriate Choices
Opposition to a person in authority will result in a student being sent to the office.
Students are expected to report to the office when sent. Refusal to go to the office will result in detentions or external suspensions.
If a student refuses to give his or her name, when asked, he or she will be suspended.
Swearing at a teacher, secretary, custodian, volunteer or other employee of the Board will result in a mandatory suspension.

VISITORS
Expectations
All non-student visitors are expected to report to the main office.
Parents are visitors.

Linkage to Success
The school must be a safe community for students, staff, parents and guests.
All visitors must be approved by the office.
Possible Consequences of Inappropriate Choices
The student is responsible for the behaviour of their guest.
Visitors that are not approved are considered trespassers and can be charged.

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