Safe & Positive Learning Environment

Board Policy 110: Welcoming Inclusive, Safe and Healthy Environments

1.0 The Board believes in the importance of, and is committed to, establishing, and

maintaining a welcoming, inclusive, equitable, safe, and healthy environment that

respects diversity and fosters a sense of belonging.

Legal Public School staff, students and families are to share responsibility in being proactive in

maintaining a welcoming, caring, respectful, safe and inclusive learning environment that

acknowledges and promotes understanding, respect and the recognition of diversity, equity,

inclusion and human rights of all students and families within the school community.

Board Policy 900 – Student Conduct and Discipline

1.0 Policy - The Board believes that each student and staff member has the right to learn and work in an environment that promotes: equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights. The Board believes that to maintain a welcoming, caring, respectful and safe learning and working environment, students must attend school regularly, be punctual, diligent in their studies, and be respectful and considerate to everyone in the school community.

The Board believes that parents and guardians are partners in education and expects that they will support the schools in ensuring a welcoming, caring, respectful and safe working and learning environment.

With these goals in mind, at Legal Public School, we are all leaders. As so, everyone must:

• Demonstrate honesty and integrity;

• Respect differences in people, ideas and opinions;

• Acknowledge the right of everyone to be treated with dignity, at all times;

• Take appropriate measures to help those in need;

• Include others;

• Use non-violent means to resolve conflict;

• Honour the role(s) of persons in positions of authority;

• Show care and regard for school property and property of others;

• Comply with all applicable federal, provincial and municipal laws.

Dress Code Policy

Students are expected to wear clothing that is appropriate for an elementary school setting. Clothing must not display inappropriate language, images, or messages, including but not limited to:

• Profanity or offensive language

• References to drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or violence

• Inappropriate, discriminatory, or suggestive content

Students may be asked to change or wear a provided alternative if they wear clothing that does not meet these guidelines. Our goal is to maintain a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment for all students.