Braefoot Elementary School Student Code of Conduct
Braefoot Elementary School, in partnership with its community, is committed to providing a safe, nurturing, respectful environment where each student strives to reach their full potential as a citizen in our community.
Four strands of Behaviour expectations related to Braefoot Elementary School; Respect, Responsibility, Cooperation and Safety.
At Braefoot School we strive to establish and maintain a safe, caring environment conducive to purposeful learning.
The Braefoot B’s chart outlines our Conduct Expectations for members of the Braefoot School Community. The Behaviours are listed in a positive fashion, indicating the behaviour we expect at school. In classroom discussions, teachers discuss and explain acceptable conduct.
Behaviours that interfere with the learning of others, or demonstrate unacceptable conduct, such as violence, bullying, harassing, damage to property, theft or any form of discrimination are addressed.
It is our expectation that as students become older, more mature and move through the grades they will demonstrate increased personal responsibility and show increased self-discipline.
Addressing unacceptable conduct means identifying the inappropriate behaviour, bringing understanding as to how the behaviour affects self and others while developing strategies and skills to promote more positive behaviour. Restitution approaches will be applied to support children affected by inappropriate behaviours.
The focus of restitution is to improve behaviour, fix the problem, restore relationships while maintaining the dignity of the child. Part of the restitution process may include, but are not limited to, conference, time out and/or suspension.
Staff approach students as learners and parents as partners in dealing with complex problems. However, depending on the nature and/or severity of a situation, school staff may involve district consultants, outside agencies and/or Police to address high-level situations.
Elementary Code of Conduct – Cell Phones & Personal Digital Devices – updated August, 2024
A ‘personal digital device’ is a student owned device that can be used to communicate or access the internet, such as a cell phone, tablet, smart watch, gaming device, and/or electronic toy. For the purpose of this document, earbuds and headphones connected to personal digital devices will also be restricted.
Equity must be considered when using and directing the use of personal digital devices in a manner that is culturally responsive and inclusive.
The use of personal digital devices is restricted during instructional hours to facilitate focused learning and promote online safety. It is expected that personal digital devices are always stored out of sight and on silent or airplane mode (this includes recess and lunch). Students are expected to follow protocols set by their school and/or teacher.
The use of personal digital devices during instructional hours is at the teacher’s discretion and direction for the purposes of promoting digital literacy. Instructional time includes classroom settings, assemblies, guest speakers, field trips and other events organized by school district staff.
The use of personal digital devices outside of instructional hours is not permitted on school grounds, during field trips, or other school activities. No photos, video, or audio recordings will be taken of students or staff without the individual’s consent.
The use of personal digital devices may support students with disabilities, diverse abilities, or medical needs as outlined in the student’s support plan and Individual Education Plan or other agreed upon plans.