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A code of conduct is required to foster an atmosphere of cooperation, good citizenship, responsibility, respect and academic excellence, that is, a safe learning environment.

To establish and maintain an atmosphere in which learning can take place, students are expected to respect themselves, respect others and respect the environment around them.

Regular attendance is expected of everyone. Academic success is jeopardized when students are habitually absent. The school must be notified by the parent/guardian of a student’s absence. When a student returns from an absence he or she must present to the homeroom teacher a dated note signed by a parent or guardian explaining the absence.

Students are reminded that while they may choose not to participate in school trips, they are expected to attend classes.

Cycle I (Secondary I and II) students are expected to remain on school grounds during recess and lunch except for those students who go home for lunch.

If students miss class for school activities, it is their responsibility to obtain the class notes and complete the assignments missed.

Parents/guardians are encouraged to plan vacations during school holidays in summer months. Students going on vacation when school is in session may be given an indication of the work that will be covered.

 

Parents/guardians are encouraged to arrange medical, dental and other appointments outside of school hours or on school professional days. A student who requires an early dismissal must bring a dated note signed by his/her parent/guardian and must present this note to his/her teacher during the homeroom period. The time of the early dismissal will be noted on the absence list.

In case of illness, the parent/guardian will be contacted by the administration before the student is dismissed. Students must sign out before leaving the building during school hours.
 

A student who is late for school must sign in at the office and have the time of arrival entered into their agenda. Lateness will result in a school detention and/or further consequences.

It is essential that parents/guardians provide a home, work and alternate phone number so that the school may contact someone in the case of an emergency.

Detentions are held daily at lunch time and after school. Students who do not serve their detention will be assigned double detentions. If these are not served, parents will be notified and a suspension may be given.

Our school is subject to the rules on the use of tobacco as stated in the Tobacco Act, and we are therefore responsible for the application of these rules. Consequently, smoking, providing or selling tobacco to a minor will not be tolerated. In addition, it is prohibited to smoke outside the school in a 9 metre radius from any door leading outside.

If a student is caught smoking or selling cigarettes on school property he or she will be suspended and could be subject to a fine of between $50 to $600 according to the situation or, in the case of minors, a maximum fine of $100. The school could also be fined up to $2000.

Students are expected to cooperate with any teacher or adult working in the school. Rudeness or refusal to obey instructions will not be accepted. Students are also expected to behave in an acceptable manner in the halls and to treat their fellow students with respect.

In accordance with the LBPSB Safe School Policy, students shall not harass other members of the Beurling community. Harassment means any behaviour in the form of repeated and hostile or unwanted conduct, verbal comments, actions or gestures that affect a person’s dignity or psychological or physical integrity and that result in a harmful environment for the person. Harassment includes bullying, cyber-bullying, racial/ethno-cultural harassment or discrimination, physical or verbal abuse, slander and sexual or homophobic harassment or discrimination.

In order to maintain a safe and secure environment for all our students, we will be exercising zero tolerance for any actions which could disturb that environment. Fighting, threats, or intimidation of other students have no place in a school setting.

Drugs and/or alcohol are forbidden on or around the school premises. Those found in violation will face suspensions, possible removal from school and police intervention.

These items are not permitted in class, in the hallways, in the library, nor in the auditorium during school hours. We recommend that students leave these items at home. If used during school hours, they will be confiscated and kept in the office. Items will be returned to students at a later date.

Laser pointers are not permitted in school. They will be confiscated.

The use of the school’s computers is a privilege not a right. Students are expected to conduct themselves responsibly.

All students and their parents/guardians must read and sign the “Appropriate Use of the Computer Internet Communications Policy” distributed during the first week of school. Students will not be allowed to use a school computer unless they and their parents/guardians have signed this document.
 

Cyber-bullying is the use of technology to threaten, ridicule, spread rumours or defame character, and will not be tolerated. (This includes external cyber misconduct which affects students and staff).

The misuse of technology to invade or threaten personal privacy or to disrupt the school’s culture of learning will not be tolerated. Serious cases of cyber misconduct may warrant suspension and/or recommendation for expulsion. Cyber threats may be subject to criminal charges.

As representatives of Beurling Academy, it is important that students respect our neighbours and behave appropriately in the community. Any student brought into the school by the police will face consequences and his/her parents will be notified.

Students are expected to respect their school its property. A student who damages or defaces school property will be expected to pay for whatever damage has been done to restore the defaced property to its original condition.

When damage or vandalism has been done by a group of students the entire group will be held responsible. Students may be required to perform community service to the school such as cleaning, picking up paper, removing graffiti, etc.

Food must only be eaten in the cafeteria. Students are not permitted to eat in the hallways or classrooms.

Students are expected to respect the cafeteria facilities, i.e. place all garbage in the containers provided and leave tables clean when their lunch is finished.
 

Lockers are the property of the school. They are loaned to students to store necessary clothing and school materials. Students must use the locker assigned by the school. Lockers may not be shared. Your child’s combination should be kept confidential. Your child is strongly urged not to keep valuables, money or bus passes in their lockers.

The school is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

While the school respects the student’s right to privacy, the school reserves the right to inspect lockers.

Bags are not permissible in classrooms during school hours.

Students dismissed during class time are required to have the hall pass in their agenda signed by their teacher.

Fire and lock-down drills are important for a student’s safety. We expect all students to take them seriously.

Pulling a false alarm is a criminal act and will be treated as such.
 

Students are expected to leave the school at the end of their last class. They may remain only to participate in supervised school activities.

The school I.D. photos will be taken on September 15th, 2009. The cost of the I.D. photo is included in the school fees. Students will not receive an I.D. card until the fees are paid.

The students of Beurling Academy wear their uniform properly during school hours.