Response

Response to Inappropriate Behaviour

Aligned with Landing Trail School's philosophy, which emphasizes a positive learning environment, respect for individual needs, and a commitment to teaching leadership through example, our approach to managing inappropriate behaviour is grounded in understanding, respect, and responsibility. Our response strategies aim to foster growth, understanding, and positive change while ensuring the safety and dignity of all community members.

Investigation and Confidentiality

Staff promptly and consistently investigates inappropriate behaviour, maintaining confidentiality for students and parents/guardians. Documentation is kept for major misconduct to support transparency and accountability.

Consequences and Interventions

The following measures are tailored to the situation and are not necessarily sequential or automatic; they may be applied in combination depending on the nature of the behaviour:

• Stakeholder Meeting: This is a collaborative meeting to discuss behaviour, with the possible development of a behaviour contract specifying expected behaviour and consequences.

• In-School Suspension: The student is kept within the school environment with suspended privileges, does not attend regular classes, and is expected to complete assigned work.

• Out-of-school suspension: This is applied for severe or persistent misconduct resulting in temporary exclusion from school. This action is accompanied by parental notification and documentation.

• Activity Restrictions: Based on the student's behaviour, curricular and extracurricular activities may be restricted.

• Restricted Privileges: Limits on the student's freedom within the school environment for a set period.

• Financial Restitution: For intentional property damage, restitution and possibly police involvement per legal requirements.

• Community Agency Involvement: Engaging police or other agencies as needed, recognizing the broader community's role in supporting student conduct.

• Student Restraint: In situations where safety is at risk, reasonable measures may be employed to manage behaviour, prioritizing the well-being of all involved.

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.