About W E Brown

Code of Conduct

William E. Brown Behaviour Code

Education is a shared responsibility between students, parents and teachers, and we all need to model tolerance, respect, responsibility and integrity in an environment that promotes academic excellence and a love of life-long learning. At William E. Brown, this Behaviour Code provides a general outline of the expectations of all partners in the education process.

Expected Behaviour

Reasons for Expected Behaviour

Regular Attendance & Punctuality

Arrive each day on time
Notify the school before 9am or 12:45pm in the event of an absence

To develop responsible behaviours and habits that demonstrate respect for others
To participate fully in all activities at school
To ensure the safety of all students

Respectful, Cooperative Behaviour

Demonstrate respect for others (students, teachers and guests)
Use appropriate manners and language at all times
Demonstrate tolerance of others� differences
Model empathy and compassion and help others who are in need
Act with integrity and honesty
Take responsibility for your actions

To create a stimulating and nurturing learning environment in which the abilities and contributions of everyone are appreciated and valued
To provide the opportunity for everyone to reach their full potential
To learn and practice individual and social responsibility

Take Responsibility for Learning

Keep a positive attitude
Arrive prepared with all required materials
Use the Agenda daily to keep organized
Take initiative to ask for extra help when you need it
Complete all work on time and to the best of your ability
Respect the needs of others to work in a positive learning/teaching environment
Students, teachers, parents and administration share responsibility for communicating clearly

To develop personal responsibility for learning
To support and encourage everyone to achieve to the best of their ability
To develop the required learning skills (see �Learning Skills� section on Provincial Report Card) for successful life-long learning

Bus Behaviour

The bus is an extension of the classroom and therefore general rules for acceptable classroom behaviour apply
Be on time for bus arrival and departure
See Student Agenda for specific �Procedures for Safety�

To ensure safe transportation to and from school each day and on extra-curricular excursions

Safe Behaviour

Solve problems in socially acceptable ways without intimidation, threats or physical violence
Leave all objects that may be a danger to yourself or others at home
Take responsibility to stop bullying behaviour wherever you see it. Bullying is the deliberate intent to harm or induce fear (i.e. name-calling, racism, physical violence, destroying property, spreading rumours, exclusion)

To create a safe, non-threatening learning environment for everyone
To learn and practice appropriate means of resolving conflict

Appropriate Dress

Wear clothing that is neat and clean in appearance and that is appropriate for the weather
Bring appropriate gym clothes and shoes
Unacceptable clothing includes: bandannas, cut-off shorts, halter tops, short shorts, and clothing displaying inappropriate messages, pictures or symbols
Hats and visors are acceptable only in the playground

To promote a positive self-image
To enable full and appropriate participation in all school activities

Healthy Behaviour

Model healthy habits free from drugs, alcohol, cigarettes or any other harmful substance
Participate regularly in gym class
Bring healthy and nutritious snacks and lunches to school

To provide opportunities for students to learn about the importance of developing life-long healthy habits
To provide an environment that models and supports healthy habits.

Computer Lab �NETiquette�

Always use your own password and user ID
Make sure you have a teacher�s permission to access the network, follow all computer use guidelines and take care of all computer equipment

To develop personal responsibility and appropriate etiquette when using computers

Respect School Property

Share responsibility for keeping classrooms, computer lab, hallways, bathrooms, change rooms and school yard safe, clean and clear of litter and graffiti
Return school property (i.e. library books, text books, sports equipment) in good condition

To learn to value and take care of personal and shared resources
To respect the rights of all who share resources in the school

Consequences for Unacceptable Behaviour

The discipline procedure for most unacceptable behaviour is progressive in nature and intended to serve as instruction for the students involved. The process is as follows:

Counselling by the teacher/principal
A second incident will require consultation with parents and usually some form of meaningful consequence.
A third incident of a similar nature may result in 2-3 day suspension
Continued misbehaviour will result in progressively longer suspensions
In the event of extreme behaviours that threaten the safety and well-being of self or others, measures may be taken that by-pass a progressive discipline process.

Please refer to the Student Agenda for additional information

Glossary

administration: the people responsible for managing a business or institution, i.e. the principal and teachers of a school

compassion: empathy and understanding for another person�s feelings

empathy: the ability to identify and understand another person�s feelings

etiquette: the conventional rules of social behaviour, i.e. manners

initiative: the ability to start something, or take the first step in getting something going

intimidate: to frighten or scare especially to influence or subdue someone

nurturing: supporting and encouraging in a positive way

potential: personal qualities that can be developed

stimulating: exciting