While CA does not have a large number of rules, students are expected to know and follow the rules which have been established. In those areas in which specific rules have not been laid out, students are asked to use “common sense” and to do what is helpful to their classmates and the school.
Students are expected to:
adhere to each of the Core Values that have been adopted by the school.
attend all classes and required activities unless prevented by illness.
do their best, and their own work, in all classes. See the Academic Honesty page for more information.
demonstrate good sportsmanship on and off the playing court or field.
remain on campus during the school day, keeping away from the dorm and elementary areas.
follow all CA Tech Agreements regarding use of mobile phones, laptops and other devices. See this page for more details
dress in a manner that is appropriate for school and respectful of the cultural values and expectations which exist in Japan. See the dress code for further details.
set a good example when traveling to or from school. Students who ride skateboards to school must put them away during the school day.
clean up after themselves and return items to their proper locations. In the cafeteria, students are responsible for cleaning their tables upon finishing their lunch. Students are responsible for pushing their chairs under the table when finished. While serving lunch for themselves at Cezar's students should not be wearing their backpacks due to the narrow space in that area.
use the elevator only if authorized by the Principal.
request permission from the Principal to drive motor vehicles to school. If allowed, vehicles must be parked in the designated spaces and remain there until school is dismissed.
refrain from the destruction, defacing, or stealing of property. All library books, textbooks, equipment, and uniforms should be cared for and promptly returned.
obey the laws of Japan, especially as they relate to smoking, drinking alcohol, vaping, stealing, possessing weapons, and gambling. Please note that students may not possess, consume, or be under the influence of alcoholic beverages or other controlled substances (including tobacco products) while on CA premises or while under the jurisdiction of the school. Use or possession of electronic cigarettes (“vaping”) is also prohibited, whether or not the product contains nicotine.
be responsible for their own conduct. They should contribute to an orderly environment and respect the rights and property of others. Other students, school personnel, and visitors must be treated courteously and respectfully.
be good representatives of Canadian Academy, on and off campus and online. Canadian Academy is allowed to exist because it agrees to abide by Japanese regulations, and is expected by the Japanese community to have jurisdiction over its students 24 hours a day. Respect for our community and residents is expected both during school and beyond the school day.
Use of English
In a multilingual community, it is important that everyone feels included and welcome. English is the language of instruction at Canadian Academy and is also the preferred social language as it is the common language amongst all students. There will be varying levels of fluency and this is what makes our multingual community enriching.
Consequences
Young people make mistakes. Part of our role as a school is to help them to understand the consequences of their actions and make good choices. Our approach to developing positive behaviour is informed by our Mission, Core Values and the IB Learner Profile. Classroom teachers generally deal with classroom based behaviours. If problems escalate, the advisor, counselor, team leader and Principal will collaborate as needed to help the student learn what to do. Consequences and strategies may include but need not be limited to:
notification of parents.
a conference involving the Principal, student, parents, counselor and teachers as needed
detention
short term or long term behaviour goals and agreements
the suspension of the student from classes.
in extraordinary cases where a student is not able to change their behaviour or engages in extreme misbehavior, the Headmaster may permanently expel a student from school.
These expectations and consequences also apply to school-sponsored trips and activities. Students who misbehave on trips may not be allowed to attend other such trips in addition to relevant consequences. In the case of serious incidents, parents will be called, and if possible, the student will be sent home immediately.
Bullying behaviours are not acceptable in our CA community. Sometimes hurtful behaviour can escalate into bullying if we do not help our students develop empathy, monitor and manage their own words and actions.
It should also be noted that incidences involving violence of any sort will generally carry more serious levels of consequences than those outlined above.