School Wide Rules

1. Food and drink to be consumed in the student’s homerooms or outside only.
2. Pick up any litter and place in the appropriate disposal.
3. Technology such as MP3 players, Discmans and Walkmans are prohibited during class time, but may be used during breaks.
4. Students are expected to remove outer footwear at the entrances before proceeding into the school.
5. Follow directions given by staff.
6. Move promptly and quietly in the hallways (no running).
7. Leave school promptly after dismissal.
8. Fighting, pushing, bullying and swearing will not be tolerated.
9. Discriminating unreasonably on the basis of characteristics set out in subsection 9(2) of the Human Rights Code is unacceptable.
10. Using, possessing or being under the influence of alcohol or illicit drugs at school is unacceptable.
11. Any gang involvement or possession of a weapon will not be tolerated.
12. Play fighting is not allowed.
13. Students require written permission from their homeroom teacher for phone use.
14. The following are also prohibited:
1. Skateboards and roller blades (unless permission note has been signed and returned)
2. Sunflower seeds
3. Leaving school grounds without permission
4. Bike riding on school grounds or during school hours
5. Bringing dangerous articles to school
6. Theft
7. Throwing snowballs
8. Littering
9. Vandalism
10. Abusing physically, sexually or psychologically-orally, in writing or otherwise of any person.
11. Neighbours yards and fences are out of bound.
12. Wearing hats or any type of headgear in school during class or school functions is prohibited.

This is not an all-encompassing list, however, it covers the majority of behavioural concerns.

 

Attendance: All students are expected to attend school regularly and should only miss for valid reasons. Please do NOT send your child to school if she/he is ill. If your child(ren) is away for any reason, please contact the school at (204) 763-4480. We are concerned about the safety and well being of your child(ren): if your child is absent and we have not received notice, you will receive a phone call to verify the reason for the absence.

If your child must leave school during the school day, please inform the classroom teacher and provide him/ her with details (i.e. time, who will pick child up, etc.)

 

Recess: It is expected that students go out for recess. Please do NOT send your child to school if she/he is ill. The school does not have the facilities or personnel to adequately supervise students inside during recess breaks. Please ensure that your child(ren) are adequately dressed for the weather conditions. In case of inclement weather (i.e. rain, wind chill, extreme cold), the duty teacher has the authority to declare an indoor recess.

Students are expected to behave in a respectful and responsible manner at all times while on the playground. Please note that the playground is supervised during the morning, noon and afternoon recesses.

In order to accommodate all students, the play structure days are designated as follows:

Monday/Wednesday/Friday – Grades 4-8 Tuesday/Thursday – Kindergarten – Grade 3

During the winter months, students may make use of the skating rink during the noon recess. A schedule will be posted indicating days for each grade. Please note that CSA approved helmets are now mandatory. No student will be allowed to make use of the skating rink without the required equipment and a signed letter of consent.

 

Dress Code: Students attending Douglas School are expected to be neatly dressed and appropriately groomed. A student's grooming and dress should be complimentary to a positive, wholesome learning environment.

Students are required to remove their hats when entering the school.

Mesh shirts, halter tops, tank tops (spaghetti straps) and tops, which expose the midriff or back are not allowed. Cut-offs and short shorts are not allowed. Clothing with inappropriate slogans (i.e. advertising alcohol, drugs, etc.), clothing which is obscene, suggestive or vulgar in nature are not allowed in Douglas School.