Welcome to Pearson Road Elementary School

These rules are absolute and concern each child’s safety and welfare. Breaking any of these rules is considered a MAJOR OFFENSE at Pearson Road Elementary, and will result in the immediate intervention of a staff member or supervisor.

Bring to school or use on school property: cigarettes (or any tobacco product), matches, lighters, drugs, alcohol or weapons of any sort.

Hit (with or without something else), rough-house (pushing, tripping, shoving, playfighting, kicking) or physically abuse (pinch, spit, bite, scratch, pull hair).

Pupils are to bring a note after an absence if the parent has not already notified the school of the absence by telephone.

Pupils who are habitually tardy show disrespect for the teacher and classmates by delaying the beginning of instruction.

The teacher will record instances of tardiness. If a pupil persists in arriving late for class, the teacher will inform the parent or guardian by letter or telephone.

If a pupil returns from an absence without a note and there was no notification from the parent or guardian prior to the absence, the teacher will remind the pupil to obtain a note. If this is not complied with, the teacher will telephone the parent or guardian.

At Pearson Road Elementary you are to be honest in your relations with students and staff. Lying, stealing and cheating are forms of dishonesty and as such are unacceptable behaviors. You are to submit work that is original and represents your own best efforts.

You will benefit from your relations with others only by being open and honest in what you say and do. Dishonesty in your words, actions or written work has a negative effect on your reputation and the reputation of your school.

Pearson Road Elementary students must realize that proof of dishonesty carries very serious consequences. Parents will be notified and a Discipline Notice will be sent home.

Cheating: the test or assignment will be redone. The assigned grading of the work in question will be at the discretion of the teacher.

You may be in the following areas during non-instructional time only if you have a pass from a teacher or supervisor:

Change rooms are to be used before and after Physical Education classes, before and after house games, and before and after extra curricular events, which require gym strip. Change room doors will be locked at other times for security reasons.

Students using the library must respect it as a classroom where teachers and students are working. When direct instruction is in progress, students are expected to work quietly on individual projects.

These guidelines are necessary for your own protection and for the proper security of special areas and equipment necessary for instructional programs. Consideration for others is necessary in the classrooms, library, computer lab, gym, hallways and other areas of the building.

You will be reminded of the rule and your name will be entered into the behavior record keeping system . After one infraction you will be reported to your classroom teacher and you may have restricted privileges in designated areas.

Should students disturb instruction in the library, passes will be confiscated and the disruptive behaviors recorded on a Discipline Notice. The classroom teacher will issue an appropriate consequence and inform the teacher-librarian.

When sitting down in class you should make sure that all four legs of your chair are always on the floor. Tables and desks are there for you to complete your work on, not for sitting, writing on, carving on or dismantling.

Gym equipment is designated for use in physical education classes only. Outdoor equipment is to be signed out according to the Pod regulations or the regulations set up by your classroom teacher.

In taking care of school property you display pride in your school. You also help to maintain the attractive surroundings and useful facilities that are needed for the learning successes of you and your fellow students.

If you damage school property, you will be expected to clean or pay for repair or replacement. If a textbook or library item is destroyed, lost or stolen, you or your parents will be expected to pay the replacement cost. Intentional damage is a crime and will be dealt with by proper authorities.

Everyone on the school property, including administrators, teachers, certified educational assistants, office staff, noon-hour supervisors, custodians, visiting teachers, guests and parents, is deserving of students’ respect. Defiance to adults will not be tolerated.

Being rude, back talking, or interrupting adults or peers is unacceptable. Teasing, bothering, threatening others or starting rumors about your peers is not acceptable.

Fighting, pushing, shoving, tripping, kicking, biting, spitting, slapping, play-fighting and rough horse-play are not acceptable student behaviors.

Every person needs a good self-image and has the right to be treated with respect. Getting along with others is a very important skill in making your way in the world. It is an adult responsibility to lead and nurture children. It is the student’s responsibility to respond in a positive manner. In addition, mean words and rough behaviors may hurt someone’s feelings or injure them physically.

Disrespect or inappropriate behavior will result in an immediate, supervised time-out, and a written account of the incident will be completed (either by an adult or by the student or both) and kept on file. A Discipline Notice, giving an account of the incident, will be sent home. Repetitive offenses will result in a conference involving parents and the school.

Students will be expected to wear their school uniform. The uniform must be clean, fit properly and look presentable for school. On days when the school uniform is not required, students are expected to still dress in a clean, neat and respectable manner. Clothing with offensive words or pictures, rude sayings or slogans as well as any clothing that promotes alcohol, tobacco or drugs must not be worn. Summer wear, such as halter-tops and muscle half-shirts, must not be worn. Hats may not be worn in the building.

Students should dress appropriately for the weather with the intermediate students acting as role models for the younger students. Coats and outside footwear are to be removed and neatly stored in the cloakroom or locker before entering classrooms. Students are required to have clean inside footwear that is suitable for the classroom and the gym. Gym strip is required for students in grades 4, 5 and 6.

Students participating in teacher-supervised activities such as team sports, should enter by the hallway doors next to the gym at the times arranged by their teacher/sponsors

During all break times, students who need to use the washrooms will use the hallway doors by the gym, and use the washrooms for Pod B.

Students with their belongings line up outside their classroom door and wait to be let in by their classroom teacher.

While moving in the hallways, students shall stay to the right hand side of the hall and walk in a quiet and orderly manner

Washroom visits during class time should be short and students must return directly to the classroom. Students should sign out from the classroom according to the routine set by each classroom teacher.

Students going to the library during class time should have a specific assignment and a time limit set by their classroom teacher. Students should return directly to the classroom after the assignment is complete

Students shall eat in their classrooms, seated in their desks for the first twenty minutes. After they are finished eating lunch, they will be dismissed by the supervisor and go to their designated play area.

When students are outside at recess or lunch, they must get permission from the teacher or Noon Hour Supervisor before re-entering the school.

All students shall remain on school property during the school day, unless special permission has been secured. The Administrative Officers or school staff authorized by the Administrative Officers may permit students to leave during the lunch hour. When students are permitted to leave during lunch hour, they are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the Code of Conduct. Any conduct that adversely impacts on the welfare of other students or the learning atmosphere of the school may be subject to discipline.

Students not involved in a teacher-supervised, extra-curricular activity must go directly home or to their bus line up.

Students who ride bicycles to and from school must dismount and push their bicycles when on the school grounds, in the parking area or in the bike cage.

These guidelines are important to maintain security and order and to ensure that all students are safely supervised during the school day. Each person in the school community has the right not to be disturbed by unnecessary noise.

Students will be reminded of the expected behavior. If the offense is serious or repetitive, the student’s name will be entered in the Discipline Record Keeping system, and appropriate action will be taken.

Your language will be such that it shows respect for staff and students. Name calling, swearing, crude, rude and obscene language in any form (spoken, written, implied or gestured) is unacceptable.

Being able to use appropriate and tasteful language is a valuable life skill. When language is offensive to others, hurt feelings may lead to further conflict.

Second offense: student will write an account of the incident and parents will be notified with a Discipline Notice.

Further offenses will result in a conference (parent, student and teacher) intended to produce an action plan (administrators may also attend).

In order to ensure success in your school year, you are to complete all class and homework assignments to the best of your ability.

Effort and determination are keys to success. If you do not put forth your best effort and take pride in your work, it will not be acceptable.

If your effort on homework is unacceptable, you will complete it or redo it, possibly after class time. If you fail to complete homework, the teacher will phone home the first time homework is not complete and discuss the situation with your parents. If homework is not completed a second time, a contract will be set up to include the student, parent and teacher. If the contract is not successful in improving your completion of homework assignments, administration will be consulted and further action will be discussed.

Students participating in our extracurricular programs will behave with exemplary sportsmanship and good manners in all situations.

There are two reasons for the stated expectation. First, as a participant in an extracurricular program you have made a commitment to the school and its programs. Secondly, you are a representative of our entire school. The impression created by student behavior in such a setting reflects on all involved with the school. We are very proud of our school and expect its representatives to respect their role.

Misbehavior of participants in our extracurricular programs will have a negative effect on the school and its reputation. Students who misbehave will no longer be allowed to participate in the extracurricular activity.

Misbehavior will result in a Discipline Notice being sent home to parents. Loss of eligibility to participate will result from any additional infractions. Should the first instance be of a severe nature, eligibility may be withdrawn at that time.

Students are not to be involved in using or distributing any tobacco or alcohol product at any time in the school or on the school grounds. Students are not to be in possession of any drugs. Medically prescribed drugs are to be kept locked in the school’s medicine cabinet. Students are not to have any medication on them, in their desks, lockers, nor in their backpacks. Any medication brought to school is to be recorded and reported on the proper medical forms and then stored in the medicine cabinet. All medication is to be administered under the direct supervision of staff.

Our school should be a safe, secure and productive place in which the best efforts of the entire community are encouraged.

Students who contravene this section of the Code will be subject to immediate suspension from school by the Principal. This suspension could be definite or indefinite in duration depending on the circumstances. Misbehavior related to drugs or alcohol may also be referred to the R.C.M.P. if, in the opinion of the Principal, a Provincial or Federal law has been violated.

Students will not bring any item that is classified as a weapon to school. In addition, students will not use any material in a way that creates a weapon.

The possession of a weapon will result in a suspension from school for an appropriate period. Repeated offenses will result in an indefinite suspension from school and a referral to the R.C.M.P.

The School Bus is to be considered an extension of the school. Student safety is the paramount concern on the School Bus. Appropriate behavior and attentiveness are essential to ensure the safety of children while being transported to and from the school by bus.

Students who do not comply with the behavioral expectations will first be warned about the need to reform their actions and comply with the rules. Repeated misbehavior will result in a suspension of riding privileges for an appropriate period. Transportation then becomes the responsibility of the parent.

Students must be courteous to the families living in the school neighborhood and respectful of their property. Students who engage in conduct that disturbs, disrupts or damages the persons or property of the school neighborhood may be subject to discipline.

Misbehavior has a negative effect on our students and school. Misbehavior will result in a Discipline Notice being sent home to parents. Should the behavior become repetitive, further action may be taken.

Students are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the Code of Conduct of the school while travelling to and from school. Students who contravene the Code of Conduct while travelling to and from school in circumstances that adversely impact on the welfare of other students or the learning atmosphere of the school may be subject to discipline.

Students are recognized as members of our school community and our school is a member of the general neighborhood. Behavior outside the school grounds that is in accordance with our Code of Conduct reflects good citizenship in our community.