CATHOLIC CODE OF CONDUCT

CATHOLIC CODE OF

CONDUCT

POLICY/ REGULATIONS PROCEDURES

August 2001(revised February 2005)

DUFFERIN-PEEL CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

This document replaces the current Dufferin-Peel Code of Student Behaviour and Discipline and is the result of an extensive review undertaken by representatives from many groups and associations within the board over a period of several years. A special thanks is extended to all who have been involved in this review and to the many individuals and groups who accepted the invitation to provide comments, suggestions, and feedback to the draft copy of this document. Special gratitude is extended to the Learning Environment Group. Over the years, members have included:

Elizabeth McGuire ...................................... Supervisory Officer Kevin O'Connor........................................... Supervisory Officer Art Sheppard................................................ Supervisory Officer Brendan Barnet............................................ Supervisory Officer Paul McMorrow .......................................... Supervisory Officer Jeff Baechler................................................ Principal, Cardinal Leger SS Glenn Carley................................................ Chief Social Worker David Clifford ............................................. 1st Vice President, OECTA Elementary Teri Dallimore ............................................. President, ERW Association David Jull .................................................... Senior Child and Youth Worker Charles Laforet ............................................ Teacher, St. Augustine SS Neville Mant................................................ Vice Principal, St. Joseph SS Krystyna Peever .......................................... President, OECTA Elementary Unit Sharon Murray............................................. ERW Association, Secondary Kevin O'Dwyer............................................ President, OECTA Secondary Unit Ursula Pellecchia ......................................... Vice-Principal, St. Brigid Elementary Cliff Read .................................................... Principal, St. Basil Elementary Fae Samuels................................................. Vice-Principal, Father Michael Goetz SS Henry Tyndorf............................................. Vice-Principal, St. Augustine SS

Thank you also to Pearl Amodeo for her work in formatting this document.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

BOARD POLICY............................................................... BOARD REGULATIONS..................................................

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GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES Preamble............................................................................ Expectations for Students ................................................ .

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CATHOLIC CODE OF CONDUCT I. Respect for Staff......................................................... II. Respect for the Rights & Safety of Others.............. III. Respect for Self.......................................................... IV. Respect for the Property of Others......................... .. V. Attendance and Punctuality...................................... VI. Use of Technology......................................................

Pg. 15 Pg. 15 Pg. 17 Pg. 18 Pg. 19 Pg. 20

IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS..................................... TEMPORARY WITHDRAWAL, SUSPENSION, EXPULSION...................................................... MITIGATING CIRCUMSTANCES......................... APPENDIX.......................................................................... GLOSSARY......................................................................

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Pg. 22 Pg. 24 Pg. 28 Pg. 33

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MISSION STATEMENT

The Mission of the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board, in partnership with the family and Church, is to provide, in a responsible manner, a Catholic education which develops spiritual, intellectual, aesthetic, emotional, social, and physical capabilities of each individual to live fully today and to meet the challenges of the future, thus enriching the community.

INTRODUCTION The Ministry of Education requires that all schools develop a code of conduct which communicates to all the members of the school community the standards of behaviour expected of them. Members of the school community include: students1, staff, parents2 and others such as visitors and volunteers. The Board recognizes that all students, parents, teachers and staff have the right to be safe and feel safe in their school community. This school code of conduct has been developed in accordance with the guiding principles of the Education Act, in order to create a common philosophy and understanding upon which safe learning and working environments can be maintained for all school community members.

"The building of Catholic education communities has always been a creative endeavour which calls for the best which each one of us has to offer (parents, trustees, supervisory officers, school administrators, school staff members, parish priests). Together we must emphasize and in some cases discover the new responses and new solutions to the specific challenges which this moment offers us."

This Moment of Promise

1"student(s)" ? Throughout this document any reference made to parental involvement/notification is not applicable to students 18 years of age or older

2 "parent(s)" ? Throughout this document "parent(s)" is used to refer to both parent(s) and guardian(s).

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GUIDING PRINCIPLES

All participants involved in the publicly funded school system - students, parents or guardians, volunteers, teachers and other staff members - are included in this Code of Conduct whether they are on school property, on school buses or at school-authorized events or activities. All members of the school community are to be treated with respect and dignity, especially persons in positions of authority. Responsible citizenship involves participation in the civic life of the school community. Active and engaged citizens are aware of their rights, but more importantly, they accept responsibility for protecting their rights and the rights of others. Members of the school community are expected to use non-violent means to resolve conflict. Physically aggressive behaviour is not a responsible way to interact with others. The possession, use or threatened use of any object to injure another person endangers the safety of oneself and others. Alcohol and illegal drugs are addictive and present a health hazard. Ontario schools will work cooperatively with police, drug and alcohol agencies to promote prevention strategies and, where necessary, respond to school members who are in possession of, or under the influence of, alcohol or illegal drugs. Insults, disrespect, and other hurtful acts disrupt learning and teaching in a school community. Members of the school community have a responsibility to maintain an environment where conflict and difference can be addressed in a manner characterized by respect and civility.

Ontario Schools: Code of Conduct, Ministry of Education, June 2000

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