School rules are derived from the school's expectations. These are the basic rules that all students are expected to adhere to:

The Right To Learn
l Do not disrupt others
l Do your best work at all times

The Right To Be Safe
l Enter the school in an orderly manner
l No fighting or hurting people
l No throwing objects, including snowballs
l No dangerous use of school equipment ( eg. sleds, bats )
l No rollerblading or bicycle riding on school property

The Right To Be Respected
l Listen to the person speaking
l Respect others and their ideas
l No swearing and / or use of inappropriate language

Rules for Bully-Proofing
Along with the school rules, students are expected to follow the rules for Bully-Proofing our school. In simple terms, bullying is when a student is the target, over a period of time, of repeated negative actions.

Rules for Bully-Proofing our Classrooms*
l We will not bully other students.
l We will help others who are being bullied by speaking out and by getting adult help.
l We will use extra effort to include all students in activities at our school.

*from Bully Proofing Your School, A Comprehensive Approach for Elementary Schools by Garrity et al, Colorado: Sopris West 1997.