Introduction
Our
school is a place that promotes responsibility, respect, civility and
academic excellence in a safe learning and teaching environment. All
students, parents, teachers and staff have the right to be safe, and feel
safe, in their school community. With this right comes the responsibility
to be law-abiding citizens and to be accountable for actions that put at
risk the safety of others or oneself.
The
Canadian Lyceum of Greece adheres to the standards of behaviour laid out by
The Ontario Code of Conduct. We follow the mandatory consequences for
student actions that do not comply with these standards.
These
standards of behaviour apply not only to students, but also to all
individuals involved in the publicly funded school system – parents or
guardians, volunteers, teachers and other staff members – whether they are
on school property or at school-authorized events or activities.
**The
Canadian Lyceum of Greece Code of Conduct is adapted directly from The
Ontario Code of Conduct, proclaimed in force September 1, 2001. For more
information, see relevant legislation in The Education Act and related
regulations under “Expulsion of a Pupil, Suspension of a Pupil.”
Standards of Behaviour
All
members of our school community, including students, teachers, staff and
parents are expected to respect and be guided by the following standards of
behaviour:
1.
Respect, civility and responsible citizenship
All school members must:
· respect
and comply with all Canadian federal, provincial and municipal laws, as
well as all laws of our host country and community;
· demonstrate
honesty and integrity;
· respect
differences in people, their ideas and opinions;
· treat
one another with dignity and respect at all times, and especially when
there is disagreement;
· respect
and treat others fairly, regardless of their race, ancestry, place of
origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, gender, sexual
orientation, age or disability;
· respect
the rights of others;
· show
proper care and regard for school property and the property of others;
· take
appropriate measures to help those in need;
· respect
persons who are in a position of authority;
· respect
the need of others to work in an environment of learning and teaching.
2.
Physical safety, Alcohol and Drugs
All school members must:
· not
be in possession of, or under the influence of, or provide others with,
alcohol or illegal drugs. Physical
Aggression
All school members must:
· not
inflict or encourage others to inflict bodily harm on another person;
· seek
staff assistance, if necessary, to resolve conflict peacefully.
· not
be in possession of any weapon, including but not limited to firearms;
· not
use any object to threaten or intimidate another person;
· not
cause injury to any person with an object.
Mandatory Consequences
A student will be immediately suspended for:
- swearing at a teacher, or other person in authority;
- being in possession of alcohol;
- being under the influence of alcohol.
Immediate Suspension will be the minimum penalty
faced by a student for:
- uttering a threat to inflict serious bodily harm;
- possession of illegal drugs;
- acts of vandalism causing extensive damage to school
property or property located on school premises.
In these instances, police will be involved, as
required, and conditions to return to school will be specified in
accordance with school board policies.
Police will be involved, as indicated by the
police/school protocol, and the student will be immediately suspended and
proceed to an expulsion hearing for the following:
- possession of a weapon, including, but not limited to
firearms;
- trafficking in drugs or weapons;
- robbery;
- use of a weapon to cause bodily harm, or to threaten
serious harm;
- physical assault causing bodily harm requiring
professional medical treatment;
- sexual assault;
- providing alcohol to minors.
Guiding Principles
1. All participants involved with The
Canadian Lyceum of Greece – students, parents or guardians, volunteers,
teachers and other staff members - are included in this Code of Conduct
whether they are on school property, on school sanctioned trips, or at school-authorized
events or activities.
2. All members of our school community are to be
treated with respect and dignity, especially persons in positions of
authority.
3. Every member of our school community is expected
to demonstrate respect and responsibility as an invited guest of Greece, as
they would demonstrate as a responsible citizen in their home country.
Responsible citizenship involves appropriate participation in the civic
life of the school community. Active and engaged citizens are aware of their
rights, but more importantly, they accept responsibility for protecting
their rights and the rights of others.
4. Members of the school community have a
responsibility to maintain an environment where conflict and difference can
be addressed in a manner characterized by respect and civility. Insults,
disrespect, and other hurtful acts disrupt learning and teaching in a
school community.
5. Alcohol consumption by underage minors is
strictly prohibited at any time. Students who are in possession of, of under
the influence of illegal drugs will be immediately expelled. Students who
are of legal age to consume alcohol in Greece, and who have their parents’
written permission may be permitted to consume moderately under the
guidance and supervision of The Canadian Lyceum staff.
6. Illegal drugs are strictly prohibited. Students
in possession of, or under the influence of illegal drugs, will be
immediately expelled and sent home at their own costs. No academic credit
will be granted. The Canadian Lyceum of Greece will work cooperatively with
parents and local authorities to promote prevention, and where necessary,
invoke the appropriate discipline measures. Students who possess or use
illegal drugs may be subject to the full consequences of Greek law.
7. Members of the school community are expected to
use non-violent means to resolve conflict. Physically aggressive behaviour
is not a responsible way to interact with others. The possession, use or
threatened use of any object to injure another person endangers the safety
of oneself and others. Students whose actions are deemed physically
aggressive will be immediately expelled and sent home at their own costs.
Roles and Responsibilities
The Canadian Lyceum of Greece is made up of a
community of learners, teachers, parents and friends in the host community.
Every member will be treated with respect, equality, fairness and
compassion, and every member is expected to fulfill his or her role and
honour his or her responsibilities.
Students
Students are to be treated with respect and dignity. In
return, they must demonstrate respect for themselves, for others and for
the responsibilities of citizenship through acceptable behaviour.
- Respect and responsibility are demonstrated when a
student:
- comes to school prepared, on time and ready to learn;
- shows respect for themselves, for others and for those
in authority;
- refrains from bringing anything to school that may
compromise the safety of others;
- follows the established rules and takes responsibility
for his or her own action.
Teachers and Staff
Teachers and School staff, under the leadership of
the principal, maintain order in the school and are expected to hold
everyone to the highest standard of respectful and responsible behaviour.
As role models, staff uphold these high standards
when they:
- help students work to their full potential and develop
their self-worth;
- communicate regularly and meaningfully with parents;
- maintain consistent standards of behaviour for all
students;
- demonstrate respect for all students, staff and parents;
- prepare students for the full responsibilities of
citizenship.
The Principal
The Principal, takes a leadership role in the daily
operation of the school.
He or she provides this leadership by:
- demonstrating care and commitment to academic excellence
and a safe teaching and learning environment;
- holding everyone, under their authority, accountable for
their behaviour and actions;
- communicating regularly and meaningfully with all
members of their school community.
Parents and Guardians
Parents and guardians play an important role in the
education of their children and have a responsibility to support the
efforts of school staff in maintaining a safe and respectful learning
environment for all students.
Parents fulfill this responsibility when they:
- show an active interest in their child's school work and
progress;
- communicate regularly with the school;
- help their child be neat, appropriately dressed and prepared
for school;
- ensure that their child attends school regularly and on
time;
- promptly report to the school their child’s absence or
late arrival;
- become familiar with the Code of Conduct and school
rules;
- encourage and assist their child in following the rules
of behaviour;
- assist school staff in dealing with disciplinary issues.
The Host Community
The host community members and authorities are
essential partners in making our school safer.
The Canadian Lyceum of Greece works to build deep ties
within our host community of Xania, Crete and the country of Greece in
order to gain the support and respect of community members for the rules of
our school. We also work to develop relationships with local authorities
and police to assist in guarding our safe school policy.
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