HDSB

Code of Conduct

for Safe and Accepting Schools

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Why have a Code of Conduct?

• To maintain to a consistent standard of behaviour
• To provide clear communication to all stakeholders about school and system culture
• To ensure safe, caring and inclusive experience for the entire school community

Code of Conduct Brochure 2021 web

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Standards of Behaviour

Responsible Citizenship

• We are Citizens of our School Community and Community at large. As citizens, we are respectful, we are courteous and we are responsible for how we interact with each other and contribute to school life in a safe and positive manner.

Safety

• Students are not to engage in bullying, harassment, hate related behaviours, the use of controlled substances, or any other actions that infringe on the right to a safe environment for all members of the student community

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A Shared Responsibility

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The betterment of society is not a job to be left to a few. It's a responsibility to be shared by all.

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-David Packard

A Shared Responsibility

Students will:

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• Practice honesty, self control, dignity and respect for others and school property
• Refrain from engaging in activities that target other students or compromise the safety of themselves or others,
• Adhere to the HDSB student dress code to ensure a safe and harassment free school experience.

A Shared Responsibility

Staff Will:

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• Provide a safe and inclusive learning environment free of discrimination or distractions
• Report safe schools related incidents to administration in a timely fashion
• Practice Progressive Discipline and consider mitigating factors when applying the Code of Conduct

A Shared Responsibility

Families will:

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• Ensure their students are prepared for school and attending every day, on time, and working to the best of their ability
• Ensure students are familiar with the HDSB Code of Conduct, Dress Code, and Harmful Language Protocol, and review expectations with their students regularly.

At Alton Village

We are….

An inclusive community that engages, inspires and nurtures success for all.

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Dress Code - Overarching Philosophy

Dress codes must be presented in a manner that does not reinforce stereotypes. We believe students have a right to learn in a safe and caring space that is free of bias and discrimination, and that students have a right to respectfully express their individuality.

Dress Code

• All students should be able to dress for school without fear of unnecessary discipline, body shaming, bias or discrimination.
• Individuals are responsible for managing their own personal biases, behaviours and or perspectives/opinions (distractions) related to others’ choices of clothing.
• Students have a right to wear clothing of their choice that expresses their self-identified gender.
• Students have a right to wear religious attire without fear of discipline or discrimination.
• Student dress code enforcement must not result in unnecessary barriers to school attendance.
• Dress codes must prevent students from wearing clothing that exposes or makes visible genitals and nipples.
• Dress codes must continue to ensure a safe and inclusive learning and working environment for everyone; includes appropriate wear that meet the health and safety requirements of a variety of learning environments (e.g., science labs, tech workshops, fitness centres, etc.).

Dress Code

• Staff responsibility
• School staff need to be able to explain the dress code and address dress code infractions without using body-shaming language.

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• Principal Responsibility
• Dress codes must be reviewed annually with the school council, staff and students.

Below is a list of look-fors to help you when choosing your clothing for school:

• No profanity on clothing including shirts and hats.
• No suggestive cartoons or drawings on clothing.
• No slogans promoting the use of drugs or alcohol on clothing.
• No derogatory, gender biased or racist comments on clothing.

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