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CODE OF CONDUCT
The expectations of the Code of Conduct apply to behaviour at school, at any school-sponsored activity, and behaviour beyond these times (including on-line behaviour) that negatively impacts the safe, caring or orderly environment of the school, and/or student learning.
We recognize that most members of our school community conduct themselves in a positive and responsible manner. From time to time, violations of the Code of Conduct will occur, and when these infrequent violations occur, parents/guardians will be contacted. Violations of the Code of Conduct that are minor are dealt with in a variety of ways, including meetings with students, school staff, and parents. As students move through the grades in middle school there is a higher expectation of responsibility, therefore consequences for violations of the code of conduct may vary from grades 7 through 9. Special considerations may apply to students with special needs if they are unable to comply with the Code of Conduct due to having a disability of an intellectual, physical, sensory, emotional or behavioural nature.
A school must provide a safe and comfortable environment for all students. Consequently, certain actions must be dealt with severely by the school, the school board and/or the law. The following serious offences may lead to a definite or indefinite suspension:
- The use of physical violence, verbal threats, bullying or any other forms of harassment (including sexual and racial) in or around the school
- The use of technology (cell phones, testing, internet, e-mail etc.) to bully, discriminate or harass another individual or group
Bringing weapons or potentially dangerous items to school
Being under the influence of, or in possession of, drugs including tobacco or alcohol , or drug paraphernalia, while at the school or at school functions
Causing a false fire alarm or tampering with fire extinguishers
Causing willful damage (vandalism) to school property, or the property of staff or students
Willful disobedience to school staff
The use of offensive language towards school staff or other students in or around the school
The theft of school property or the property of others
Truancy, or unexcused absences (includes leaving the school grounds without permission)
Bomb threats
Students who receive a suspension will lose the privilege of attending the next school dance. It should also be noted that this puts their involvement in other extra-curricular school activities (e.g. sports, clubs, music programs, school trips and exchanges etc.) at risk.
The KLO Code of Conduct promotes the values expressed in the BC Human Rights Code respecting the rights of individuals in accordance with the law. All participates in school business, activities or events shall conduct themselves in a manner that does not contravene the BC Human Rights Code and its basic principles of respect and fairness. No person shall discriminate against another based on race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex or sexual orientation within the school environment or through the school system and its related function through publication or in accommodation, service or facility.
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