Parents Code of Conduct

Parents Code of Conduct

Regulations Parents are expected to (but not limited to): 

• Be supportive of Island Catholic Schools as part of the saving Mission of the Catholic Church. 

• Be supportive of the Religious Educational Program of the school. 

• Be a positive role model by being respectful of others. 

• Respect those in positions of rightful authority. 

• Respect the rights and dignity of all persons in the parish/school community at all times. 

• Refrain from participating in or promoting any behaviour that would threaten, intimidate, verbally assault (use of abusive language) or cause harm to any person. 

• Refrain from bullying or harassment of any person in the school community. 

• Refrain from using any technology/media device to defame the character or cause harm to the character of a parish/school community member. 

• Avoid involvement in rumors and dissemination of rumors. 

• Show an active interest in their child’s school work and progress as well as attend required meetings (i.e. student progress interviews/conferences, Sacramental meetings, Individual Education Program (IEP) meetings, etc.). 

• Ensure that their child attends school regularly, is on time and prepared. 

• Work cooperatively with teachers and all members of the school community in all areas of their child’s school life including disciplinary issues. Work towards the common good of all children. 

• Be familiar with and support the school’s code of conduct and regulations (i.e. uniforms, internet use, traffic safety on school grounds, etc.) 

• Take concerns to the appropriate person(s). Follow the complaints procedure as provided in the CISDV Policy Manual. 

• Build bridges of acceptance and understanding among the different cultures represented in the school community.