• Flex-Ed
SCIDES CODE OF CONDUCT

Although face-to-face contact is limited in a distributed learning school, there are times when a code of conduct is still helpful and necessary. Specifically, there is interaction between students electronically and also some gatherings where students come together. The following Code of conduct will be used when students communicate and come together.

As a member of  the student body of SCIDES distributed learning schooI, will pledge to:

Be friendly, caring and respectful

Make sensible choices and respect those made by others

Set personal goals and help others reach theirs

Celebrate my successes and encourage others to do their best

Examples of Appropriate Behaviours

  •   Showing respect
  • Accepting responsibility for:
    • work
    • behaviour
    • actions
  • Following rules
  • Working together
  • Showing leadership
  • Being a good sport
  • Being kind and friendly
  • Sharing
  • Recognizing achievement
  • Being prepared for classes
  • Being positively assertive

Incentives

  • Awards
  • Internet Privileges
  • Group-set goals
  • Commendations
  • Celebrations
  • Public Recognition through web site

Examles of Inappropriate Behaviours

  • Misuse of SCIDES property
  • Teasing
  • Destruction of instructional and learning materials
  • Swearing
  • Dishonesty
  • Being discourteous

Consequences/Outcomes

  • Warning
  • Parents are contacted
  • Problem solving
  • Think sheet
  • Loss of privileges
  • Time-out
  • Community service
  • Counseling

Examples of Unacceptable Behaviours

  • Bullying & Harassment either electronically or at school functions.
  • Cigarettes/drugs/alcohol use at school functions
  • Bringing weapons to school functions
  • Fighting (violence)
  • Stealing
  • Insolent/defiant behaviour
  • Vandalism

Consequences/Outcomes

 
  • school suspension of internet priviledges
 
 
  • Problem solving
  • Adult intervention/dialogue
 
  • Contracts
  • Community services
 

Notification

Depending on the severity of the infraction the school will inform other parties as necessary.  For example, in case of illegal activity, the R.C.M.P. will be notified or if the safety or well being of a child is in question, Ministry of Children and Families will be notified.