Forrest Elementary School is a child-centered school where it is our intention to create a situation where every student has the opportunity to learn and to enjoy school in a positive, safe, and caring environment.

Through the cooperative efforts by students, staff and parents working together, it is our hope that students will grow and develop academically and socially and have respect for themselves, others, and property.

To that end, we have developed a Code of Conduct for our school.

“A Place for Kids”

Parents can expect that...

• teachers will conduct themselves in a professional, moral and ethical manner.
• the staff will cooperate to create a positive learning environment that is safe, caring and challenging.
• students will be treated fairly and consistently.
• teachers will be prepared to teach the required Manitoba Curriculum while providing accommodation for individual needs and learning styles.
• evaluation will be based on daily observation, daily work, attitude, work habits, participation, and tests where appropriate.
• teachers will communicate to the home, information regarding a student’s progress, attendance, and behaviour.
• high risk rehaviors including but not confined to: a) verbal threats, b) written threats, c) electronic threats,d) cyber bullying e) physical assault to self or others, f) possession of weapons, will not be tolerated.
• students use or possession of alcohol or illicit drugs at school will not be tolerated.

Parents should...

• encourage appropriate behaviour while riding on the school bus.
• provide positive role models.
• ensure their son/daughter attends regularly and punctually and completes all school assignments.
• maintain open communication with staff.
• give positive and constructive input to the school and its programs and activities.
• provide students with appropriate dress, nutrition, rest, and school supplies.
• immediately communicate to the school any form of threatening behavior.

Students can expect that...

• they will be treated fairly and consistently and respectfully.
• they will be provided with a school playground/classroom atmosphere that is positive, safe, and caring.
• teachers will present well-prepared lessons that are clear and relevant.
• teachers will evaluate and return assignments promptly.
• teachers will communicate openly and often with students regarding expectations, progress, and behaviour.
• high risk behaviors including but not confined to: a) verbal threats, b) written threats, c) electronic threats, d) cyber bullying e) physical assault to self or others, f) possession of weapons, will not be tolerated.
• student use or possession of alcohol or illicit drugs at school will not be tolerated.

Students should...

• ride to and from school on the school bus according to division rules.
• attend school regularly and punctually.
• be prepared for all classes by bringing necessary materials and completed assignments.
• develop self-discipline and be responsible for their actions.
• show courtesy and respect for all people in the school and community.
• be tolerant of other people’s differences.
• participate to the best of their ability.
• take pride in their work, efforts, and accomplishments.
• be good ambassadors for their school while attending any extra-curricular activities.
• immediately report to a teacher any form of threatening behavior.
• adhere to school policies respecting appropriate use of electronic mail or the Internet.

Teachers can expect that...

• students will attend classes regularly and punctually.
• students will respect each other’s space, differences, and property.
• students will have respect for and be courteous toward staff.
• students will develop self-discipline and use common sense.
• students will have necessary school supplies.
• students will complete assigned work to the best of their ability.
• students will behave appropriately on the way to and from school.
• parents will communicate openly with them about matters that might affect the performance of their child at school.

Teachers should...

• provide an atmosphere that fosters a love for learning and takes into account each child’s individual needs.
• provide a positive role model.
• establish and maintain a safe, non-threatening learning environment.
• treat students fairly and consistently.
• be prepared to teach the Manitoba Curriculum.
• be approachable, courteous, and caring.
• provide stimulating, appropriate, well-prepared lessons and activities.
• take personal responsibility for continuous professional growth.
• evaluate students progress according to daily work, daily observation, attitude, work habits, participation, and tests where appropriate.
• communicate information regarding student progress, attendance, and behaviour to students, parents, and administration.
• adhere to division policies respecting appropriate use of electronic mail and the Internet.

Effective discipline relies on a cooperative approach between school, students, and parents.

The intent is to ensure that students respect the personal space and rights of one another..

Students best learn to discipline themselves when they experience the logical consequences of their behaviour.

The following is a list of consequences that can be used in our school. The severity of each individual incident of misbehaviour or the frequency that the misbehaviour occurs will dictate the consequences imposed.

• Teacher / Student Interview - The teacher will help the student to develop a plan to solve the problem.
• Principal / Student Interview - The principal and student will meet to discuss the problem and possible solution.
• Parent Involvement - If the problem can not be solved internally then parents will be informed and asked to provide help and support.
• Removal of privilege - Privileges in the form of access to the playground, intramural activities, field trips may be removed under certain circumstances.
• Withdrawal from classroom setting - When specific behaviour is deemed to have a negative impact upon the classroom learning environment, the student is withdrawn to a supervised alternate location to complete his/her assignment. If the withdrawal is for an extended time, parents will be notified.
• Restitution - Where intentional damage to property has occurred, the student and/or parent may be asked to provide restitution.
• Suspension - In School and Out of School Suspensions are serious consequence which are imposed subject to School/Division Policy.
• Expulsion - When a student’s presence is considered injurious to other students, the Board of Trustees may expel a student for an indefinite period of time according to Division Policy.

Revised September 2011