Code of Conduct
The purpose of Ecole Cedardale’s School Code of Conduct and West Vancouver Schools District’s Code of Conduct is to establish and maintain a safe and caring school environment. In addition, the Code of Conduct serves to promote an inclusive environment, where learners respect oneself and others and is essential to the development of responsible citizens. Appropriate conduct is a shared responsibility among learners, their parents, and the school system. The code of conduct outlines expectations for student behaviour and protects our learners’ rights to learn and enjoy school without interference. Please note that special considerations may apply to neurodivergent learners if they are unable to comply with this Code of Conduct.
Ecole Cedardale Elementary School promotes the values expressed in the BC Human Rights Code, respecting the rights of all individuals in accordance with the law and prohibiting discrimination based on (but not limited to): appearance, Indigenous identity, race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, real or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and age – in respect of discriminatory publication and discrimination in accommodation, service and facility in the school environment. (Section 7 & 8 of RSBC 1996.)
Acceptable Behaviour
Ecole Cedardale is committed to providing a safe, caring and socially responsible school environment. At Ecole Cedardale Elementary School we endeavour to:
- Be on time and ready to learn each day
- Observe district, school and classroom rules
- Respect public and personal property
- Respect the environment and public spaces
- Move safely in the school at all times (facing forward, on the right, quietly, walking)
- Respect the personal space of others (hands, feet, body to self)
- Respect the educational process and the learning environment of others
- Maintain courteous relations with fellow learners, teachers, staff, community members, and people in general
- Be honest and straightforward in our interactions
- Consider the perspectives of others
Unacceptable Behaviour
At Ecole Cedardale, the following is considered unacceptable behaviour.
- Learners are expected to refrain from the following:
- Bullying, cyberbullying, harassment, intimidation
- Violence or threats of violence
- Acts of retribution against persons who have reported incidents
- Using offensive, disrespectful, or discriminatory language, tone, or gestures
- Making others feel unsafe/uncomfortable (physically, mentally, emotionally)
Weapons, replica weapons, or objects imitating weapons (including toys) are strictly prohibited and are not to be brought to school.
Consequences of Unacceptable Behavior:
When determining consequences of unacceptable behaviour the following will be taken into consideration:
- Age, maturity, development and special needs
- The school will take all reasonable steps to prevent retaliation by a person against a student who has made a complaint of a breach of a code of conduct
- Whenever possible and appropriate, consequences shall be restorative in nature rather than punitive
- Special considerations and advocacy may apply to students with special needs and/or learning differences if these students are unable to comply with a code of conduct due to having a disability of an intellectual, physical, sensory, emotional, or behavioural nature
- Special consideration and advocacy may apply for students and families of indigenous ancestry, with an approach that is mindful of historical context and indigenous ways of knowing and perspectives
Dress Code
To help create a positive learning environment for Cedardale learners, the following standards for dress are expected: Hoods and sunglasses are for outside unless there is a permissible reason for wearing such as (i.e., Spirit Days, health, etc.).
Learners should wear comfortable clothing which allows them to participate fully in the range of school activities throughout the day including time spent outside. Please dress for the weather!
Learners may attend school and school-related functions in dress of their choice provided that their choices:
- Do not represent or promote alcohol or drugs
- Use respectful language
- Do not depict or promote violence, racism, sexism, or discrimination, and
- Conform with established health and safety requirement for the intended activity
- Are not intimidating to others
Learners have the right to dress in a manner consistent with their gender identity or gender expression. This includes dressing in a manner that is not consistent with the societal expectations of gender.
Other:
Parking Lot protocol
- Students are expected to follow traffic and safety laws.
- Bikes, scooters, e-bikes and other forms of transportation should not be operated in school parking lots.
Technology use
- Please refer to Ecole Cedardale’s annual Digital Device Agreement outlining acceptable use of technology and consequences for unacceptable use.
West Coast Recess
- See “Dress Code” above. Students should come to school dressed for the weather.
For Reference:
AP 162 Use of Tobacco, Vapour Products, and Cannabis
AP 170 Diversity and Human Rights
AP 171 Sexual Orientation Gender Identity
AP 350 Student Code of Conduct and Discipline