VSB District and KG School Codes of Conduct
VSB District and KG School
Codes of Conduct
What’s new for 2020-2021
What is a code of conduct?
Code + Conduct =
the way we commit to treating each
other
VSB Code of Conduct
The Vancouver School Board (VSB) is committed to a District code
of conduct that upholds safe, inclusive, equitable, welcoming,
nurturing and healthy school environments. To this end, the District
code of conduct promotes clear behavioural expectations of
respectful and responsible citizenship that lead to a culture of
safety, caring and respect amongst everyone in our schools and
programs and at all school-events and activities (p.1, AP 350).
KG’s Code of Conduct Part I
The
King George Code of Conduct
s
is intended to foster an environment of
communication built on individual effort and mutual respect among students,
teachers and administrators, with the common goals of achieving progress,
development and success.
It is expected that all members of the King George community have the right,
under the BC Human Rights Code, to an environment that is free of
discrimination, harassment, bullying, cyberbullying, intimidation and
violence, either physical or psychological.
Racism will not be tolerated in
our school
.
KG’s Code of Conduct Part II
Physical violence, or threats of violence – in person or online, are unacceptable. Use and/or
possession of drugs or alcohol at school or while attending a school-related event is unacceptable.
Of course, this is not a complete listing of unacceptable behaviours, but rather these are simply
illustrative examples.
In keeping with these guidelines it needs to be understood that as students become older, more
mature and move through successive
grades they are expected to develop increasing personal
responsibility and self-discipline. There are increasing consequences for inappropriate behavior.
When behaviours interfere with the learning of others, interfere with an orderly environment, or
create unsafe conditions, there will be consequences. The severity and frequency of unacceptable
conduct as well as the age, maturity and special needs (if any) of individual students are considered
in determining disciplinary action. Disciplinary action, whenever possible, is restorative rather than
merely punitive.
KG’s Code of Conduct Part III
Suspensions are sometimes a consequence related to unacceptable behaviours. –
In accordance with the School Act, Sec. 85(2)(ii) and (d), the Board authorizes the Principal or
designate of any school in the district to suspend a student from attendance at school for up to five
days.
Suspensions may be for the following reasons:
a. because a student is willfully and repeatedly disrespectful to a teacher or to any other employee
of the Board carrying out responsibilities approved by the Board.
b. because the behaviour of the student breaches the District Code of Conduct or policy and/or has
a harmful effect on others or the learning environment of the school.
c. because the student has failed to comply with the School Code of Conduct.
KG’s Code of Conduct IV
Suspensions over five days are made in consultation with the appropriate Director of Instruction as per the District
Student Code of Conduct, AP 350. As per AP 350 6.7.1 an educational program must be provided.
The principal or designate has a responsibility to inform other parties of serious breaches of the code of
conduct. These parties may include: staff, parent(s) of student offender(s), parent(s) of student victim(s), school district
officials, police and/or other agencies, as required by law and/or all parents. The school will ensure that reasonable steps
are taken to prevent retaliation against a student who has made a complaint of a breach of the Code of Conduct.
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We all have the right to a positive school environment and with that right comes responsibility. The
expectations for all members of the school community are to:
1. Attend and be on time
2. Use appropriate language at all times
3. Treat every person with respect and dignity
4. Respect community, school, and personal property
5. Act in a safe and courteous manner
6. Be supportive of and prepared for learning for all.
Please note that this Code of Conduct is under review for improvements this 2020-2021 school
year.
Effective September 2020, all VSB school
codes of conduct include the following
statement:
Racism will not be tolerated in
our school
Racism
Racism is a belief, attitude, and practice that is based on a
false
assumption
that a group of people can be categorised based on
race, in particular by using skin colour as a criteria and that different
races are superior or inferior to others. This belief has led to legitimizing
some groups over others creating a power imbalance. This power
imbalance has resulted in actions limiting ‘racialised’ individuals and
groups from full participation and can happen on an individual level
or on a systemic or institutional level.
Discrimination + Power = Racism
The Vancouver School Board (VSB) is committed to a District code of conduct that upholds safe, inclusive, equitable, welcoming, nurturing and healthy school environments. To this end, the District code of conduct promotes clear behavioural expectations of respectful and responsible citizenship that lead to a culture of safety, caring and respect amongst everyone in our schools and programs and at all school-events and activities (p.1, AP 350). Effective September 2020, all school codes of conduct will include the following statement: “racism will not be tolerated in our school.” This lesson plan is meant to be a resource for how you can teach your students about this important addition to the code of conduct. Please feel free to adapt it in the way that best suits the needs of your individual classroom and school community. This is not a lesson about how to respond to racism, but I encourage you to use the resources uploaded to the VSB Share Point to help you do so: https://vsbworld.sharepoint.com/sites/diversity-anti-racism-and-SOGI. Please feel free to email me at nelbardouh@vsb.bc.ca should you require any additional information or resources.
VSB District and KG School Codes of Conduct focus on promoting safe, inclusive, and respectful school environments. The codes outline behavioral expectations, consequences for unacceptable conduct, and emphasize a restorative approach to discipline.
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VSB District and KG School Codes of Conduct What s new for 2020-2021
What is a code of conduct? Code + Conduct = the way we commit to treating each other
VSB Code of Conduct The Vancouver School Board (VSB) is committed to a District code of conduct that upholds safe, inclusive, equitable, welcoming, nurturing and healthy school environments. To this end, the District code of conduct promotes clear behavioural expectations of respectful and responsible citizenship that lead to a culture of safety, caring and respect amongst everyone in our schools and programs and at all school-events and activities (p.1, AP 350).
KGs Code of Conduct Part I TheKing George Code of Conductsis intended to foster an environment of communication built on individual effort and mutual respect among students, teachers and administrators, with the common goals of achieving progress, development and success. It is expected that all members of the King George community have the right, under the BC Human Rights Code, to an environment that is free of discrimination, harassment, bullying, cyberbullying, intimidation and violence, either physical or psychological. Racism will not be tolerated in our school.
KGs Code of Conduct Part II Physical violence, or threats of violence in person or online, are unacceptable. Use and/or possession of drugs or alcohol at school or while attending a school-related event is unacceptable. Of course, this is not a complete listing of unacceptable behaviours, but rather these are simply illustrative examples. In keeping with these guidelines it needs to be understood that as students become older, more mature and move through successive grades they are expected to develop increasing personal responsibility and self-discipline. There are increasing consequences for inappropriate behavior. When behaviours interfere with the learning of others, interfere with an orderly environment, or create unsafe conditions, there will be consequences. The severity and frequency of unacceptable conduct as well as the age, maturity and special needs (if any) of individual students are considered in determining disciplinary action. Disciplinary action, whenever possible, is restorative rather than merely punitive.
KGs Code of Conduct Part III Suspensions are sometimes a consequence related to unacceptable behaviours. In accordance with the School Act, Sec. 85(2)(ii) and (d), the Board authorizes the Principal or designate of any school in the district to suspend a student from attendance at school for up to five days. Suspensions may be for the following reasons: a. because a student is willfully and repeatedly disrespectful to a teacher or to any other employee of the Board carrying out responsibilities approved by the Board. b. because the behaviour of the student breaches the District Code of Conduct or policy and/or has a harmful effect on others or the learning environment of the school. c. because the student has failed to comply with the School Code of Conduct.
KGs Code of Conduct IV Suspensions over five days are made in consultation with the appropriate Director of Instruction as per the District Student Code of Conduct, AP 350. As per AP 350 6.7.1 an educational program must be provided. The principal or designate has a responsibility to inform other parties of serious breaches of the code of conduct. These parties may include: staff, parent(s) of student offender(s), parent(s) of student victim(s), school district officials, police and/or other agencies, as required by law and/or all parents. The school will ensure that reasonable steps are taken to prevent retaliation against a student who has made a complaint of a breach of the Code of Conduct. PROMOTE DRAGON'S "ROAR" RESPECT ON TIME ACTIVE LEARNING READY TO LEARN
KGs Code of Conduct V SHARED VALUES We all have the right to a positive school environment and with that right comes responsibility. The expectations for all members of the school community are to: 1. Attend and be on time 2. Use appropriate language at all times 3. Treat every person with respect and dignity 4. Respect community, school, and personal property 5. Act in a safe and courteous manner 6. Be supportive of and prepared for learning for all. Please note that this Code of Conduct is under review for improvements this 2020-2021 school year.
Effective September 2020, all VSB school codes of conduct include the following statement: Racism will not be tolerated in our school
Racism Racism is a belief, attitude, and practice that is based on a false assumption that a group of people can be categorised based on race, in particular by using skin colour as a criteria and that different races are superior or inferior to others. This belief has led to legitimizing some groups over others creating a power imbalance. This power imbalance has resulted in actions limiting racialised individuals and groups from full participation and can happen on an individual level or on a systemic or institutional level. Discrimination + Power = Racism
