Response

Consequence of Not Meeting Behavioural Expectations

Staff will investigate inappropriate behavior consistently and in a timely manner. Staff maintain a corrective philosophy when applying consequences to help guide our students through good decision making. We avoid using punitive measures. The following consequences are not sequential, automatic or exhaustive. They are, however, the usual course of action:

• Social Skill Instruction and Practice;

• Counselling;

• Time Out;

• Playground Restrictions;

• Recess Detention;

• Teacher/Parent Contact;

• Behaviour Contract Development;

• Loss of Privileges

• Temporary Suspension of Student from Class or School;

• Assignment of Designated Tasks.

School/Student/Parent Conference

Meeting of all stakeholders involved in the child’s education is called to discuss and plan appropriate interventions. A contract may be developed at this time. A behaviour contract will clearly outline the expected behaviour and specific consequences.

In-School Suspension

The student remains in school. All privileges are suspended, regular classes are not attended, and the student works in an assigned room. The student will be provided materials and assignments with the expectation that these will be completed appropriately.

Out of School Suspension

This is a formal disciplinary action for dealing with extremely disrespectful disruptive, or dangerous behaviour as well as consistent on-going inappropriate behaviours.

• Out of school suspensions are short term exclusions from attending school for one to five days.

• Administration will phone the parent/guardian informing them of the suspension.

• This is followed by a letter to the parent and Superintendent of Schools. A copy is placed in the student’s cumulative file.

Restrictions from Curricular and Extra-curricular Activities

Students who do not demonstrate appropriate behaviour may not be able to participate in these activities.

Restricted Privileges

Student’s ability to move around the school in contact with other students is restricted for a defined time period.

Financial Restitution

ntentional defacing or damage to the school or other’s property may result infinancial restitution and/or police involvement.

Involvement of Community Agencies

Primary responsibility for student conduct is that of schools however police and/or other agency involvement can be helpful at times. Police and involvement from other community agencies are at the discretion of the school.

Additional Interventions

Should inappropriate behaviour continue, each child will be treated on an individual basis in consultation with school staff and parents/guardians. Some children may require additional support. The school may recommend other professional help and parents/guardians may also request information about available community services.

Student Restraint

For the protection of staff and students in the school and to prevent potentially violent behaviours, school staff may in specific circumstances be required to use reasonable measures to manage a student who is a detriment to the safety of themselves or others.

Our approach to discipline seeks to balance responsibility and support. We aim to guide students toward making positive choices and understanding the impact of their actions per our shared values of honesty, respect, and leadership.

The Division shall ensure that individuals in all schools have access to ongoing Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training. Certain identified students may require Individual Program Plans,  Student Behaviour Plans or Safety Plans. Planned physical restraints shall be used only in the student's best interests and are agreed upon in a collaborative stakeholder meeting between the student, their parents/guardians and the school staff.