Our Code of Conduct is designed to provide guidelines for appropriate behaviour at school, at school-sponsored functions, and in settings outside school that have an impact on our school (for example on social media). School expectations have been established for everyone’s protection, safety and well-being. School expectations are taught and reviewed so that we all have a shared understanding of expected behaviours in a variety of settings.
Students and Staff at Begbie View share the motto “Growing together, being our BEST”, where the B stands for “Be respectful and responsible”, the E stands for “give our best Effort”, the S stands for “Safety”, and the T stands for “Thoughtful”.
In addressing mistakes or misbehaviour, our staff takes a teaching approach, rather than applying arbitrary punishment. We seek to understand the purpose of the behaviour, and work with the student to understand the impact of their behaviour on others. Often it is possible to work with the student to develop a consequence that restores the positive school environment and addresses the impact on any victims.
An annual review of our Code of Conduct occurs with students, parents and staff to ensure we have good communication and a shared understanding of our approach to student discipline. If you have any concerns about student behaviour, please let Ms. McDowell or your child’s teacher know as soon as possible so it can be dealt with.
Behaviour Beliefs
To further support our students’ ongoing development of social responsibility, our behaviour beliefs were developed and are regularly updated by students and staff. The beliefs contain all elements of our code of conduct, as well as specific examples of expected behaviours. We acknowledge that students who know what is expected of them will help our school community to continue to achieve high levels of social responsibility.
Behaviour Interventions
Minor Behaviours
Guidelines
Behaviour disruptive to learning or without regard to others or the school environment. Behaviours typically are unintentional infractions with no intent to harm and are generally isolated or rare incidences.
Response
Infractions are primarily teaching opportunities which may result in a reminder of school expectations resulting in a correction.
Moderate Behaviours
Guidelines
Behaviours that may be chronic, more serious in nature, unsafe, disrespectful or hurtful. Moderate infractions are typically intentional and purposeful, impacting and may affect the tone and safety of the school.
Response
Student restitution/resolution and parent/guardian contact. Restorative action and/or consequences appropriate to the infraction may be imposed. Where a behaviour is repeated, increased supervision or an alternative setting may be required to reduce the opportunity for the behaviour to be repeated.
Major Behaviours
Guidelines
Behaviours that are illegal, violate the human rights, well-being or/and safety of others or have the potential to impact the personal safety of the student him or herself..
Response
Parent contact and conference including limits to classroom or school contact as necessary for personal safety and safety of others. Threat Assessment and other District Protocols will be followed and multi-agency consultation may occur to provide appropriate support for student safety, compliance and success.
Community School Threat Assessment: Fair Notice
What behaviours warrant a Student Violence Threat Assessment to be initiated?
A Student Violence Threat Risk Assessment will be initiated for behaviours including, but not limited to: serious violence or violence with intent to harm or kill, verbal/written threats to harm or kill others, online threats to harm or kill others, possession of weapons (including replicas), bomb threats (making and/or detonating explosive devices), fire setting, sexual intimidation or assault and gang related intimidation and violence.
Duty to report
To keep school communities safe and caring, staff, parents/guardians, students and community members must report all threat-related behaviours.
What is a threat?
A threat is an expression of intent to do harm or act out violently against someone or something. Threats may be verbal, written, drawn, posted on the Internet or made by gesture. Threats must be taken seriously, investigated and responded to.
What is a Site-Specific Threat Assessment Team?
Each school has a Site-Specific Threat Assessment Team. The team may include the principal, teachers, counsellor(s) and a member of the local police agency.
What is the purpose of a student threat assessment?
The purposes of a student threat assessment are:
- To ensure the safety of students, staff, parents and others
- To ensure a full understanding of the context of the threat
- To understand factors contributing to the person of concern’s behaviour
- To be proactive in developing an intervention plan that addresses the emotional and physical safety of the person of concern
- To promote the emotional and physical safety of all
What happens in a student threat assessment?
All threat-making behaviour by a student shall be reported to the Principal who will activate the protocol for the initial response. Once the team has been activated, interviews may be held with the student(s), the person of concern, parents and staff to determine the level of risk and develop an appropriate response to the incident. Intervention plans will be developed and shared with parents, staff and students as required.
Can I refuse to participate in a threat assessment process?
It is important for all parties to engage in the process. However, if for some reason there is a reluctance to participate in the process by the person of concern or parent/caregiver, the threat assessment process will continue in order to promote a safe and caring learning environment.
Collection Notice
The School District is subject to personal information privacy laws and will undertake the collection of this information in compliance with the requirements of such laws, including by limiting collection to information that is relevant and necessary to address a risk or threat and by ensuring that information is collected from online sources is only obtained from open source sites. The School District will not collect information as part of a threat assessment unless there is reason to believe that a risk exists. Information collected as part of a threat assessment may be provided to law enforcement authorities in appropriate circumstances.
