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In order for Champlain School to be a safe and positive place for your
children to learn and socialize, the following guidelines have been established.
Staff, students, and parents must work together to ensure the effectiveness of
this plan.
WE ENCOURAGE RESPECT AT ALL TIMES
We do this by:
Doing our Job Showing Respect Being Safe
General Rules and Expectations
- Students will bring all necessary supplies to school as required.
- Students are expected to arrive at school no earlier than fifteen minutes
before classes begin, and should remain outside until the bell, or until the
supervising adult allows entry.
- No food or drinks, expect lunches, will be brought into the school.
Students may bring a healthy snack for recess — no POP or CANDY.
- Students will keep our school and the grounds free of litter.
- Students will follow traffic safety rules and cooperate with school
patrols.
- Students will follow classroom rules as outlined by their teachers.
Behaviour Rules for Hallways & Stairways
- Students are expected to enter and leave the building in a quiet, orderly
manner using designated exits and entrances. Students will not run in the
school.
- Students will walk on the right hand side of the hall and stairs, and use
quiet voices.
Playground Rules
- Students will obey, and respect the adults on duty.
- Students will not leave the playground during recess or once they have
arrived on the playground in the morning or after lunch.
- Students will play safely, fairly, and cooperatively on the playground. Contact
sports such as tackle football or play-fighting are not allowed.
- When the bell rings, students will line up immediately, enter the building
quickly and quietly and go directly to their classrooms.
- Students will solve problems in a respectful manner and ask an adult for
assistance if required.
- Students will not bring toys, skateboards, roller blades, walkmans, etc.
to school.
Strategies
 | Monthly themes & recognition presented at assemblies |
| In-class programs that develop skills to be used for life, e.g.
Bully-proofing, Second Step, Don’t Laugh at Me, Be Cool. |
Positive Consequences for Appropriate Behaviour
- Teachers will consistently encourage and praise students for their
appropriate behaviour.
- On occasion, teachers may provide whole class rewards or incentives to
encourage and reward a behavioural goal.
- Teachers will inform parents through notes and phone class home, of the
child’s positive behaviour.
- Teachers will inform the principal of students who deserve special
recognition for their efforts and accomplishments.
- Students’ efforts and accomplishments will be recognized at monthly
assemblies.
Range of Consequences for Inappropriate Behaviour
Consequences will be provided on the basis of the
individual needs of the student in social, personal and educational development,
the degree of the problem, and the ability of the student to understand and
handle the consequences. Several minor offences may lead to a major consequence,
however, due to the severity of the behaviour, a major consequence may be used
immediately.
- Teacher/Student conference to clarify expectations and develop
strategies to change behaviour.
- Classroom time-out
- Partner classroom for time-out
- Phone call home (no phone—student taken home and brought back)
- Parent/School Meeting (may involve school counsellor, developing a
behaviour plan)
- Loss of privileges (choice time, outdoor recess, field trip,
extra-curricular)
- In-School suspension
- Out of school suspension (1 to 5 days) parent/guardian must accompany
child upon return to school.
- Outside Agency involvement.
You can support your child by:
| Talking about school rules and expectations |
| Asking about your child’s homework |
| Encouraging your child to solve problems in a peaceful way |
| Being a positive role model |
| Attending Student-Led Conferences and Special Events |
| Communicating with your child’s classroom teacher throughout the year |
| Contacting the school when you have questions or concerns |
| Attending Parent Council Meetings |
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