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The Wolseley School staff is committed to maintaining a safe,
caring and joyful learning environment. We give top priority to :
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treating students and adults with respect and dignity |
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helping students understand how they can contribute to
building a strong and supportive school community |
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teaching non-violent ways of dealing with conflicts,
problems and anger |
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modeling communication skills, problem solving and
conflict mediation strategies |
At Wolseley School, students are expected to...
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respect the rights of students and staff to have a
school environment which is free from fears, prejudices, distractions, and
violence |
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demonstrate a cooperative attitude |
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maintain a calm, quiet atmosphere in the building |
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respect the property of the school and of the school
community |
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attend school regularly and arrive on time |
Wolseley School has zero tolerance for
violence, foul language, put downs, bullying,
disruptive behavior and disrespect!
There are times when students cho0se to act inappropriately
at school. The staff will often view these incidents as learning opportunities
to help develop responsibility, accountability, and self-discipline. We want
students to:
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recognize what they have done wrong |
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take responsibility and ownership of their own behavior |
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learn how to solve the problem they created |
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understand the impact of their behaviour on others |
Teachers use a variety of methods and strategies in
addressing disruptive, non-compliant, or oppositional behavior in their
classrooms:
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problem solving and conflict mediation discussions |
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quiet and reflective time in a location away from the
other students. |
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contact with parents/guardians to keep them informed
and to elicit their support |
When the teacher believes that all reasonable avenues have
been explored with
limited or no success, and the situation is too disruptive or
dangerous to be allowed to continue, the student is asked to leave the classroom
and the principal is informed of the seriousness of the student’s behaviour.
When students are asked to go the office, they will be
required to:
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discuss the situation with the adult to agree about
what took place |
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write down what happened, what they did, why they did
it, why what they did was a problem, what they could have done
differently, and what they will do the next time. |
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share their writing with the adult who sent them |
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meet with the Principal to discuss what happened and
what they have learned |
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share their writing with their parents/guardians |
If the behavior continues, the following steps will be taken:
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parents will be invited to the school to discuss the
problem and possible solutions. |
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students may receive an in-school suspension and spend
time in another classroom or in the office with specific assignments, or
an out-of-school suspension for up to 5 days with specific assignments to
do at home |
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support from the Child Guidance Clinic and/or other
outside agencies may be considered. |
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a re-entry conference is scheduled with
parents/guardians, child and staff. |
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the Superintendent's Department is informed of full day
out of school suspensions. |
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expulsion from the school may be considered as a last
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The Winnipeg School Division’s Code of Conduct
It is expected that students, staff and parents adhere to the
Division’s behavior expectations and consequences as outlined in the Division’s
Code of Conduct which is distributed to all new families. Students may be
suspended for the following:
| Chemical abuse |
| Physical and/or verbal assault |
| Weapons on school grounds |
| Misconduct |
Students may be expelled for the following:
| Use of a weapon to threaten or inflict injury |
| Physical assault, verbal threats, or unprovoked assault resulting in
injury |
Racial/Ethnic/Homophobic Incidents
At Wolseley School we expect all people to show respect to
all students, staff, community members and visitors regardless of race,
religion, culture, ethnic origin or sexual orientation.
Racial, ethnic and homophobic incidents are verbal and
non-verbal exchanges, written or visual images, or any behaviors aimed at a
racial, religious, ethnic, cultural or gender group or individual (based on
group status) which cause or are likely to cause hurt, humiliation, shame or
anger and are harmful to a healthy learning environment.
This policy as it applies to students is subject to the procedures as
outlined in the Winnipeg School Division’s Code of Conduct.
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