Behavioural Expectations

The Alberta School Act states that a student shall conduct himself or herself so as to:

• be diligent in pursuing the student’s studies;
• attend school regularly and punctually;
• cooperate fully with everyone [all adults] authorized by the board to provide education programs and other services;
• comply with the rules of the school;
• account to the student’s teachers for the student’s conduct; and
• respect the rights of others.

We expect students to:

• treat themselves, each other and all school personnel with courtesy and respect;
• use positive and inclusive language;
• model positive social behaviors in all interpersonal interactions, including online;
• demonstrate good digital citizenship by using technology in ethically and responsible ways;
• demonstrate concern and care for the rights and property of others;
• respect the rights of others to learn and to teach;
• help keep our school environment clean and litter free.

Examples of behaviours that will result in suspension include, but are not limited to:

• possession of or active contact with a weapon on a student’s person, backpack, or in a student‘s locker;
• use, possession of, distribution, or active contact with drugs, alcohol, or inhalants (including cigarettes, Ecigarettes, and vaping devices) in school or on school board property;
• threats, extortion, assault or conduct that endangers others, both in-person and online;
• use or display of improper, obscene, or abusive language;
• theft;
• trespassing;
• lying to an administrator;
• willful damage to school or other’s property;
• personal or sexual harassment, including hazing or initiation activities, both in-person and online;
• disruptive behaviour (ex. bouncing basketball in the halls), willful disobedience or defiance of authority, interfering with the orderly conduct of classes or the school;
• tampering with fire alarms and safety equipment; or
• use of pictures and videos taken on smartphones without consent.