QMS - Codes of Conduct & Consequences

CODES OF CONDUCT AND CONSEQUENCES

CODE OF CONDUCT

The purpose of the QMS Code of Conduct and Code of Consequences:

To establish and maintain a safe, caring and orderly environment for purposeful learning
To clarify and publish expectations for student behaviour at school, going to and from school and while attending any
school function or activity at any location

Acceptable Behaviour for QMS Students:

Respecting self, others, the learning environment and the surrounding environment
Helping to make the school a safe, caring and orderly place
Informing an adult, in a timely manner (in advance, if possible) of incidents of bullying, harassment or intimidation
Engaging in purposeful learning activities in a timely manner
Acting in a manner that brings credit to QMS

Unacceptable Conduct for QMS Students:

Behaviours that:

Interfere with the learning of other
Interfere with an orderly environment
Create unsafe conditions

Acts of:

Bullying, harassment or intimidation
Physical violence
Retribution against a person who has reported incidents

Illegal acts, such as:

Possession, use or distribution of illegal or restricted substances
Possession or use of weapons
Theft of or damage to property

The unacceptable behaviours listed in the Code of Consequences are examples only and are not intended to be an
all-inclusive list.

Disciplinary action, wherever possible, is preventative and restorative, rather than merely punitive. The purpose of
consequences for unacceptable behaviour is to help students learn from mistakes and be proactive about preventing further
inappropriate behaviour.

CODE OF CONDUCT MATRIX

	All Settings	Hallways/ Stairways	School Grounds	Library/ Computer Lab	Gym	Assemblies	Classroom	Our Community
Respect for ourselves & others	No bullying, teasing, or name calling. Be polite. Treat others the way you want to be treated. Be positive and friendly. Respect others things. Be proud of your accomplishments. Compliment others.	Walk. Keep your hands to yourself. Let people pass by. Walk to the right. Hold doors for others.	No bullying, teasing, name-calling, or swearing. Play safely at all times. Listen to directions of staff.	Keep the library a calm, quiet place. Remind others nicely to be quiet. List to all directions from staff.	Play safe at all times. Keep hands to self. Play games nicely. Be a good sport. Take care of equipment. Listen to teacher and team mates.	Enter quietly & calmly. Listen to the directions of the speaker. Don't talk during the show. Listen respectfully even if you don't like the presentation. Clap when appropriate.	Listen to directions of the teacher. Don't laugh at mistakes. Share and participate. Respect others property. Return borrowed items in same condition. Be polite and courteous. Compliment yours and others works.	Be respectful to elders and other adults in the community. Smile and be courteous to strangers. Listen to directions from other adults.
Respect for Learning	Listen to directions of teachers and other staff. Work quietly Participate. Respect school property. Respect others right to learn.	Use quiet voices Close doors gently Be polite Use lockers quietly Use lockers at recess and lunch Respect bulletin boards and lockers.	Help each other when playing games Teach others the rules Ask others to participate	Work quietly Raise your hand to speak during a lesson Return books properly Respect the library books and computers and keep them in good condition Tuck in chairs	Listen to instructions Do not talk when the teacher is talking Participate in all activities Try your best Have a good attitude	Listen to the show Don’t talk during a presentation. Stand and sing respectfully for O Canada and God Save the Queen. Use appropriate behaviour at all times	Work quietly Listen to the lesson Don’t call out Be safe Stay in your seat Participate in class discussions Be positive and give compliments	Be safe at all times Try your best to help others who are in need Include others in games and play times after school. Say positive things about QMS
Respect for the Environment	Use garbage cans and recycle bins. Pick up after yourself. Take initiative to clean up even if it isn’t yours Treat nature with kindness	Pick up litter Keep sink and fountain tidy Use recycle bins	Use garbage cans Pick up litter Respect tree’s and flower beds Be careful not to ruin the grass. Don’t tease animals.	Treat the plants well Use garbage cans and recycle bins Tidy up the room when you are finished Use recycled paper in the printer Print only when given permission	Put all equipment back where you found it Respect and follow all gym rules Keep the floor nice Wear appropriate clothing Use garbage and recycle bins. Keep the washroom and change room tidy.	Help tidy up after if needed Use garbage and recycle if needed Don’t bring toys or pencils to the assembly	Keep your desk and locker clean Use garbage and recycle Don’t waste school supplies Don’t waste food Clean up after yourself	Pick up litter in the community. Use garbage and recycle where possible or take your garbage home Pick up litter that isn’t yours. Respect the wildlife and green things around you Be globally aware and active.

CODE OF CONSEQUENCES

#	Misbehaviour	Offence	Consequences
1	Late for class/school	1st 2nd 3rd	Warning (2 per term) Detention (make up time) Contact Parents
2	Unprepared for class (supplies, assignments)	1st & 2nd 3rd	Each teacher to establish consequences Parents to be notified
3	Inappropriate language	1st 2nd 3rd	Verbal warning (by staff, SEA) Report to classroom teacher/recorded Call to parents
4	Inappropriate behaviour: horseplay, physical contact (birthday bumps), hallways, school grounds, classroom	1st 2nd 3rd	Verbal warning/record Detention & notify class teacher/recorded Call to parents
5	Personal electronic equipment (i.e. Discman, cell phones, games, pagers) not placed in locker during school	1st 2nd	Confiscate until after school/record Confiscate - parent picks up item
6	Inappropriate clothing (i.e. no hats in school)	1st 2nd	Verbal warning / Confiscate until end of day / Cover up Confiscate & contact parents
7	Disrespect of school property/vandalism	è	Repair / Replacement cost / Record / Community Service / Contact Police
8	Inappropriate behaviour in computer lab (i.e. accessing inappropriate sites)	1st 2nd	Verbal warning / Detention Ban from computer use (or consequences designated by teacher) Notify parents
9	Persistent opposition to authority	1st 2nd	Recorded & reported to Administration / Consequences based on investigation / Notify Parents Meeting with Administration/Teacher/Resource/Parent/Counsellor
10	Possession of dangerous items at school (i.e. firecrackers, knives, lighters, laser pointers)	è	Confiscate substance or item / Notify Administration & Parents Consequences based on investigation
11	Theft	è	Return item or replacement cost / Contact parents Suspension & counselling Possible Police based on investigation
12	Smoking/Alcohol/Drugs at school or related functions	è	Meeting with Administration & Parents Consequences based on investigation Possible Police involvement
13	Fighting	è	Record/Meeting with Administration & Notify Parents/ Consequences based on investigation
14	Bullying/Intimidation/Threats: Behaviour that causes pain or injury to another person	è	Record/Meeting with Administration, Parents & Teachers / Consequences based on investigation

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