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School Code of Conduct
- At St.Joseph’s College we want students to feel safe and secure both physically and emotionally. Through shared responsibility involving the home, the School and the community, we strive to provide a safe, orderly and positive environment where all students can learn. Students are responsible for respecting the rights and dignity of others in learning environments free from discrimination as set out in the constitution of our country and be productively involved in their own academic learning and social growth.
- It is expected that students will conform to high standards of behaviour when at school, on their way to and from school, and while attending any school function or field trip. Students are also expected to demonstrate high standards of work habits, arriving to school and class on time, with the necessary supplies and materials, as well as comp1 et in g a11 in-schoo1 and home assignments. Each student has the right to learn; each teacher has the right to teach without interruption.
- Unacceptable behaviour includes behaviour that interferes with the learning of others, acts of bullying, harassment or in limitation, and illegal acts such as possession or use of illegal substances, possession or use of weapons, and theft of or damage to school property.
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In summary, students are expected to be cooperative, and responsible, and do the best they can, at all times. They are to treat others the way that they would like to be treated. To this end, the following code of conduct has been developed to guide student behaviour and articulate expectations in a concise format.
Josephites are expected to demonstrate the following principles:
a respect for learning,
a respect for themselves and others, and
a respect for the environment - The development of self-discipline is a very important goal at our school. The aim of a consequence for misbehaviour is for students to learn something from their experience. Consequences will be logical, realistic, and consistent, with each case of misbehaviour being dealt with on an individual basis. These progressive consequences may range from a discussion, or an office referra1, to a suspension from school. Minor discipline issues will be handled on the spot in the classrooms, hallways, or playground by the supervising teacher. Students will always be given the benefit of the doubt in making good decisions for themselves. As students mature and become more independent learners, these expectations progress and rise to match their development.
- When the school fee is not remitted in time a fine amount will be collected until the day, it is remitted in the bank. Moreover, the child will not be allowed to sit for the examination.
- It is expected that all students, with the support and encouragement of parents, will participate regularly in home reading. While the amount of time will vary by grade, parents are encouraged to ensure that their child does a minimum amount of reading every evening.
