expectations

SCHOOL CODE OF BEHAVIOUR

Brebeuf aims to provide for its students and its staff a safe and welcoming learning and teaching environment that is an example of Christian community. To achieve this, it is expected that all members of the school community will:

• demonstrate honesty and integrity;

• take appropriate measures to help those in need;

• contribute positively to the Christian climate and culture of the school;

• show proper care and regard for school property and the property of others;

• co-operate in a positive manner in observing the expectations and the regulations of the school;

• realize that learning demands work and effort;

• accept responsibility for their own learning, choices and actions;

• display as much concern for their responsibilities as their rights;

• be accountable for punctuality at school and for regular attendance;

• take pride in wearing the school uniform throughout the school day;

• display respect personal grooming and hygiene;

• display courteous behaviour both on and off the school property.

Demonstrating respectful behaviour by:

• respecting all members of the school community, especially those in a position of authority;

• respecting differences in people, their ideas and opinions;

• respecting and treating others fairly and with dignity, regardless of their race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability;

• resolving differences in a respectful manner;

• respecting the rights of others, including the right to work in an environment that supports learning and teaching;

• not swearing at anyone, especially at a teacher or other person in a position of authority;

• respecting and complying with all applicable federal, provincial and municipal laws;

School Policy on matters relating to VIOLENCE, DANGEROUS MATERIALS, and ALCOHOL/DRUGS mirror the Toronto Catholic District School Board’s policy.