Code of Conduct
Selkirk Secondary SchoolStudent Code of Conduct
Statement Of Purpose
Selkirk Secondary School believes that the conduct of students should at all times contribute to a safe and positive learning environment. Each student is expected to respect the rights and property of others, and to adhere to Board and school regulations and rules. Consequences for misbehavior must be applied in a reasonable, firm and judicious manner. These consequences should be designed to teach students to be responsible citizens in the school community and to promote personal and social development. We expect students to demonstrate an increasing personal responsibility and self
discipline as they move through the grades. As such, a student can also expect increasing consequences for inappropriate behavior as they move towards graduation.
The Selkirk Code of Conduct will:
(a) direct the student toward responsible behavior;
(b) maintain an orderly, positive school community conducive to learning; and
(c) protect persons and property.
Scope of This Code of Conduct
Except where a rule is expressly limited to time and place, this Code of Conduct applies to students of Selkirk Secondary School going to and from school and to students engaged in, present at, or attending:
(a) any activity on school premises whether during a regular school day, outside the regular school day, or a day where school is not in session;
(b) travel on a school bus or other transportation contracted or arranged by the Board or School;
(c) any activity sponsored by, organized by or participated in by the School regardless of time or place;
(d) any activity in and around the school premises occurring during the school day or outside the school day that involves the invasion of property or property of neighboring residents, or that constitutes a nuisance or abusive behavior.
SELKIRK SCHOOL REGULATIONS
1. SCHOOL RULES
Students shall comply with the School Rules authorized by the Principal and with the Code of Conduct and other rules and policies of the Board.
Statement Of Purpose/Rationale At Selkirk Secondary School
The teacher is expected to establish and maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning within the classroom. It is the responsibility of students to contribute to a positive learning environment for the sake of all learners.
Disciplinary measures must at all times be:
in concert with District Code of Conduct and the School Rules;
reasonable, bearing in mind the nature of the breach of conduct, and the age or mental ability of the student;
capable of being enforced; and
administered impartially and consistently.
1.1 Within Classroom Behavior
Conduct
Acceptable
Students demonstrate respect for self and others.
Students arrive to class promptly and prepared to learn with all appropriate materials.
Students comply with teacher directions for lesson activity.
Students attend to the lesson and apply themselves to assigned tasks.
Students complete assigned homework on time.
Unacceptable
Behavior that is disrespectful and/or disruptive to the learning environment, defiant or distractive and off task.
Arriving late for class.
Attending class without the necessary materials.
Failure to complete homework or attend to deadlines.
Plagiarism, cheating.
Skipping class or truancy.
Consequences
Verbal reminder of expectations.
Relocation in the class seating plan.
Phone call to parents/guardians from teacher.
Referral to the office.
Temporary removal from class.
Detention and/or in-school suspension.
Phone call with parents/guardians.
Meeting with parents/guardian, student, teacher and administration.
Out of school suspension.
Permanent removal from class.
Referral to School Board Discipline Committee.
Notification
Teacher contact with home.
Administration contact with home.
Letter/Interim sent to home.
Meeting held with parents or guardians.
1.2 Out of Classroom Behavior
Conduct
Acceptable
Students demonstrate respect for self and others.
Students move through the school and school grounds in a safe
and orderly manner.
Students demonstrate respect for property.
Students use trash and recycle bins appropriately.
Students comply with directions of staff on supervision.
Operate motor vehicles in a safe and appropriate manner and follow
the driving restrictions that accompany an “L” or “N” license.
Unacceptable
Behavior harassment that is disrespectful-physical or emotional.
Rough play such as pushing, shoving, running, and chasing.
Vandalizing property in any manner.
Littering.
Failing to clean up after oneself (i.e. leaving food on cafeteria tables).
Defiant disregard to the directions of supervising staff.
Consequences
Verbal reminder of expectations.
Referral to the office.
Short term “time out” from selected areas of the school.
Long term “time out” from selected areas of the school.
Detention and/or in school suspension.
Out of school suspension.
Referral to School Board Discipline Committee.
Notification
Staff contact home.
Administration contact with home.
Letter sent to home.
Meeting held with parents or guardians.
1.2a Disruptive Behavior
No student shall:
a. disrupt, or interfere with the conduct of classes
or any other school activity
b. disrupt the school in general; e.g. bomb threats,
false fire alarms
c. possess or use fireworks, firecrackers, explosives,
smoke or stink bombs, dangerous projectiles, or similar
devices or objects
d. tamper with any safety equipment
e. display or take part in any behaviour, conduct or activity,
including electronic communication or encourage such
behaviour in others that is prohibited by this Code of
Conduct or by the School Rules
1.2b Offences to the Person
No student shall be involved in any conduct that has or can reasonably
be expected to have a negative impact on the culture, working, and/or
learning environment of the school or on the safety and rights of others
including, but not limited to:
a. behaviour (including speech, expressive conduct, electronic
communication) that intimidates or exposes students or staff
members to physical harm, ridicule, hatred or contempt,
defamation, bullying, harassment and/or cyber-bullying;
b. conduct (including expressive conduct) that impacts the
rights of others
1.3 Attendance
Items of particular concern to the staff and administration are attendance and punctuality. If a student has excessive absences or tardiness, grades will be affected. Research indicates a high correlation
between attendance and school success. Upon return from an absence, students are responsible for making up missed assignments and work. There are, however, many classes that cannot be made
up because of discussions, lectures or laboratory presentations; therefore, any absence has an adverse effect on student progress.
The responsibility for student attendance lies primarily with the student and the student’s parents. Therefore, parents are requested to inform the school, by telephone by 8:30 a.m., on a day to day basis
concerning any student absences.
Conduct
Acceptable
Students are required to attend all classes on time each school day, unless he/she is 1) ill, 2) participating in an approved school activity, or 3) absent for a parent/guardian approved situation/activity.
If a student is absent, parents are asked to call Mrs. Anita Haney @ 427-4827 to consent his/her absence.
Whenever possible medical, dental, and other appointments should be scheduled outside of class time.
A student being late for any class is required to sign in at the office with Mrs. Haney.
A student who needs to leave during the school day is expected to sign out at the office (parental/guardian permission is required).
If you are leaving the school during the school day, please follow the sign-out process outlined below:
Provide the secretary with a parent/guardian note that gives you parent permission to leave the school. If you don’t have a note - please contact your parent and have them contact a secretary by
telephone (427-4827). Upon return to the school students must sign in at the office and receive an admittance slip to take to class.
Unacceptable
A student absence from a class/classes without consent will be recorded as an unexcused absence.
Unexcused lates will be recorded in the office.
Truancy, Skipping Classes and Tardiness
The school is responsible for students from the time they leave home in the morning until they return home in the afternoon. Skipping of classes, truancy from school and tardiness are therefore
considered very serious offences. Continued truancy and tardiness may result in suspension from school.
The school recognizes the following as legitimate reasons for absence or tardiness:
1. Sickness of the pupil.
2. Sickness or affliction in the family.
3. Danger to health from serious exposure.
4. Any other unavoidable cause which makes attendance impractical.
Consequences
When a student is truant, the following procedures will be in effect:
1. The student will be interviewed and parents contacted.
2. If the problem continues, parents may be requested to attend an interview with the administration. The student will receive a one (1) day in-school suspension.
3. The next occurrence may involve a 1 - 5 day suspension out of school.
4. A subsequent occurrence may involve suspension and the matter will be referred to the School Board Disciplinary Committee.
When a student has unexcused lates:
1. 5 unexcused – make up time in study hall – parents notified
2. 8 unexcused – 3 study hall periods
3. 10 unexcused – in-school suspension – letter sent home
4. 12 unexcused – parent meeting - out of school suspension – phone call and letter home
Notification
Staff contact with home.
Interim letter home.
Meeting with student, parent, teacher, counsellor and administration.
Extended Absences:
From time to time, it may be necessary for a student to miss school because of family vacations, extended travel, funerals, trips to medical specialist and other similar concerns. Parents and students
must remember that absence for any reason may affect grades. Students will be required to complete a Request for Extended Absence form when it is anticipated they will be away for reasons other than
1.4 Violence and Harassment
Every student/staff/visitor at Selkirk has a right to a safe, welcoming, learning environment. Each student will have the opportunity to learn conflict resolution skills to be socially responsible. Harassment,
intimidation, or bullying will not be tolerated. All persons who engage in this behavior will be dealt with immediately, will be deprived of the opportunity to attend school as appropriate, and may face
criminal charges. Harassment involves any unwelcome act or comment that is hurtful, degrading, humiliating, and offensive to another person. Sexual harassment is any unwanted and/or inappropriate
comment, conduct or action of a sexual nature which has the purpose or effect of detrimentally affecting the learning environment or leads to adverse school - related consequences for the victim of
harassment.
Intimidation is the act of instilling fear in someone as a means of controlling that person.
Conduct
Acceptable
Students demonstrate respect for self and others.
Students demonstrate tolerance and acceptance of individual diversity.
Students feel safe to report violent/harassing behavior.
Students assert their rights in a non-threatening manner.
Students acknowledge violent/harassing behavior and reject it.
Unacceptable
Fighting, instigating conflict, active spectating, and post fight hype are unacceptable.
Any form of harassment is unacceptable (verbal, internet/technological, emotional, intimidation, sexual, racial, exclusion, rumors, mocking, ignoring, shunning, slander, and any behaviours that would
fall under this category but are not mentioned).
Promotion and/or acceptance of violence as an acceptable method of resolving conflict is unacceptable.
Any type of abuse (physical, sexual, emotional) is unacceptable.
Consequences (may involve but are not limited to any of the following)
Student reprimand.
Making passive bystanders aware of how their behavior contributes to escalation of the situation.
In School Suspension.
Out of School Suspension.
Involvement by the RCMP.
Restitution – community and/or school service, peer mentoring, financial restitution, counseling, mediation, meaningful apologies (verbal or written), meeting with victim.
Notification
Phone call by administration to parent/ guardian.
Letter to parent.
Meeting with parent.
Notification of appropriate School Board personnel.
1.5 Weapons
The term weapons includes anything used, designed to be used, or intended for use in causing death or injury to any person or for the purpose of threatening or intimidating any person, and without
restricting the generality of the foregoing includes any firearm or any device prohibited or restricted under the Criminal Code of Canada.
Conduct
Acceptable
No student shall possess or be in possession of any weapon for any purpose except as otherwise approved by the school principal (e.g. Archery Club, Drama Club, Outdoor Education).
Kirpans may be worn for religious purposes with the prior approval of the principal and on the conditions established by the principal in consultation with the parents.
Unacceptable
Students shall not possess, be in possession of, or use any object or thing as a weapon with the intention of or for the purpose of causing injury, death, or to threaten or intimidate any person. Replica
or imitation weapons and ‘”toy” weapons are also prohibited.
Weapons which are prohibited include but are not limited to hand guns, rifles, shotguns, air rifles, knives, devices know as or similar to nunchaku sticks, shuriken plates, manrikigusari weights or
grips, finger rings with blades, tasers, laser pointers, knife combs, push daggers, constant companion belts, crossbows, tear gas, mace, pepper spray, bear spray and any liquid or powder or other
substance that is capable of injuring, immobilizing, or otherwise incapacitating any person.
Consequences (may involve but are not limited to any of the following):
Student reprimand, weapon confiscated -Parent contact.
In School Suspension.
Out of School Suspension.
Involvement by the RCMP.
Referral to School Board Discipline Committee.
Notification
Phone call by administration to parent/guardian.
Letter to parent.
Meeting with parent.
Notification of appropriate School Board personnel.
1.6 Drugs and Alcohol
Drugs and alcohol are not permitted in the building, on the grounds of Selkirk Secondary School, or at any School function. Students who consume, deliver, are under the influence of, or have
in their possession any alcohol, illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia while on school property or involved with a school activity shall be suspended. Drug paraphernalia includes, but not limited to, pipes,
roach clips, needles, etc.
Conduct
Acceptable
There are no acceptable conditions by which a student can use, possess, sell or be under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol at school or at school sponsored events.
Unacceptable
Students in the possession of, or under the influence of drugs or alcohol while under the school’s jurisdiction.
Students being part of a group that is using drugs and/or alcohol while under the school’s jurisdiction.
Students trafficking (buying, selling, giving, transporting, etc.) drugs and/or alcohol while under the school’s jurisdiction.
Consequences
A student who is in possession of or under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol while under the school’s jurisdiction will be suspended for five days.
Subsequent offences will result in an indefinite suspension and referral to the school board’s Discipline Committee.
A suspension may also be issued to a student who is part of a group that is using drugs or alcohol.
Students trafficking drugs and/or alcohol will be suspended immediately and referred to the School Board’s Discipline Committee. The RCMP will also be notified.
Notification
Phone call by administration.
Letter to parent.
Meeting with parent.
Notification of appropriate School Board personnel.
1.7 Smoking/Smokeless Tobacco
No student shall use tobacco products on school property, or during any activity organized or sponsored by the School or the Board regardless of time or place. The school district and Selkirk Secondary
School are smoke-free zones. Students are encouraged to make healthy choices.
Conduct
Acceptable
There is no acceptable condition by which a student can use tobacco products at school or at any school sponsored event.
Consequences
Consequences for smoking on the school grounds may include the following escalating actions: discussion of expectations, notification of parents, in-school suspension, and suspension from school.
Notification
Phone call by administration to parent.
Letter to parent.
Meeting with parent.
Notification of appropriate School Board personnel.
1.8 School Dances
School dances are planned and organized by the Student Leadership Team. The following rules apply to all dances:
1. Dances are planned for students who attend Selkirk.
2. For some dances, guests may be permitted into the dance upon prior approval of a guest pass.
3. Students or guests whose conduct is improper will be asked to leave and action will be taken by school administration.
4. Chaperones have full authority at all dances.
5. Students who leave the dance will not be permitted to re-enter.
6. Dances will begin at 6:00 p.m. and end at 10:00 p.m.
7. Doors will be closed for all regular dances at 8:00 p.m. No one will be permitted to enter after this time unless they have made prior arrangements with the administration.
8. Students found in possession of, having consumed, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be suspended from school and will lose dance privileges (including prom) for a period of one (1)
calendar year.
9. All school rules apply at school dances.
10. School policy and rules apply for tobacco products at all school dances.
1.9 Off Campus Trips (Curricular and Extracurricular)
Participation in extracurricular activities is a privilege. A student who participates must accept his/her responsibilities to the group, supervisor and to Selkirk Secondary School. A high level of work
ethic/performance is expected within a student's academic course load. Administration and/or the Athletic Department may withdraw the student's privilege to participate in extracurricular activities, if a high
work ethic/performance is not being met.
Conduct
Acceptable
Students must behave in a mature, responsible and considerate manner at all times.
Students must advise subject teachers, well in advance, of class time that will be missed.
Students must make arrangements, in advance, with subject teachers for missed tests or work (using the parent permission form which must be signed by teachers first and then parents/guardians)
Students will attend classes, extracurricular practices and competitions/performances on a regular basis.
Students will complete and return the Athlete Contract prior to travel at the start of the season.
Unacceptable
Students must not be absent from school, on the day of the event.
Any behavior that is considered inappropriate at the school is deemed inappropriate during curricular or extra-curricular trips.
Consequences
Students absent from school, on the day of the event, will not be permitted to participate in the event.
Any behavior that is considered inappropriate at the school is deemed inappropriate during curricular or extra-curricular trips and similar consequences will apply.
Involvement with alcohol or drugs, in any way, will lead to dismissal from the team/group, and suspension from school. The student will also be denied participation in any extracurricular school sancti
activity for a period of 30 days.
(If this situation occurs on a trip, the student may be returned home, immediately, at the cost of the parent).
Notification
Phone call by administration.
Letter to parent.
Meeting with parent.
1.10 Dress Code
Selkirk Secondary Students and their parents are expected to support a learning environment where attire is appropriate and not offensive to others. The school administration and staff will determine if
students’ dress is appropriate. We are in the business of education and students are responsible for dressing in a way that promotes learning and does not distract from the learning of others.
Conduct
Acceptable
Students are to maintain the dress code standards during regular school hours or while representing Selkirk at school sponsored functions.
Clothing should exhibit appropriate language and logos and that the “basics” are covered – bellies, breasts, bottoms and underwear ……for both sexes.
All shirts or tops must have straps or sleeves that rest on the shoulder.
Footwear is required in the school.
Unacceptable
Clothing that is designed/sized to reveal a person’s midriff, shows lower underwear garments, or is see-through.
Clothing with offensive language, pictures, designs, or slogans (this will include, but is not limited to, alcohol, drug, racist, or sexist material).
Consequences
Consequences for inappropriate dress will be consistent with the school discipline process and may include the following escalating actions: discussion of expectations, change into appropriate
attire, notification of parents, detention, in-school suspension, suspension from school.
Notification
Phone call by administration.
Letter to parent.
Meeting with parent.
1.11 Technology
Our computer networks and technology resources are an educational tool to facilitate learning. These networks and technology resources provide users with the opportunity to prepare for the
technological world in which we live, and provide access to on-line resources enabling integration in all areas of learning.
Conduct
Acceptable
All users must sign and return a Student Authorization for Computer Network Access form.
All students must have parental permission to access school technology.
All students are responsible for ensuring that at all times they are making appropriate use of all electronic information resources.
All electronic resources are to be used in a responsible, ethical and legal manner.
A student who logs on to the school network is responsible for all activities associated with their account.
This policy also applies to any personal electronic device(s) brought to school.
Unacceptable (includes but is not limited to):
Intentional access to sites which contain information that is pornographic, racist, sexist, malicious, vulgar, immoral, or promotes or fosters hatred or illegal activities, as well as any other sites that are
prohibited by the school administration.
Expectations regarding acceptable behavior and unacceptable behavior while at school, at a school-related activity or in other circumstances where engaging in the activity will have an impact on the
school environment, including aggressive behaviours such as bullying behaviours, “cyber” hate messaging and websites created in the student’s home, in cyber cafes or other settings.
Playing on-line games.
Using instant messaging programs.
Downloading and/or installing movies, games, music files.
Sending or displaying offensive messages or pictures.
Use of impolite, abusive, or obscene language.
Harassing, insulting, or attacking others.
Accessing unauthorized computer systems, folders, and files.
Physical damage to computer systems, or networks by the spreading of computer viruses.
Intentional damage to computer systems, networks equipment or peripheral devices.
Installation and use of any Peer to Peer programs.
Ordering or purchasing personal resources on-line.
Never give out personal information (name, age, home address, telephone number(s), photographs, parent(s) or guardian(s) work address or telephone number or the name or location of the school
over the internet or through email.
Personal Electronic Devices – The use of any of these devices must not invade or infringe upon the personal privacy or safety of any member of our school, and must not interfere with the learning
environment. Students must not use cell phones, PDA’s and other personal devices during the instructional day.
Given the ongoing changes to technology and technical resources, it is clear that Selkirk Secondary School and School District 6 are unable to identify all current or future unacceptable
uses of the District Network. Therefore, Selkirk Secondary School and School District 6 reserve the right to add to this list of unacceptable uses as circumstances arise. Users cannot
assume that if something is not included on the above list, it is permissible.
Consequences
Personal electronic devices will be confiscated and returned at the end of the school day (first infraction).
Personal electronic devices will be confiscated and returned to the parents (second infraction).
Verbal warning and/or other appropriate consequence.
Suspension of network privileges. (length dependent on infraction)
In-school suspension.
Out of school suspension.
Legal action
Notification
Phone call by administration
Letter to parent
Meeting with parent
Notification of appropriate School Board personnel
Verbal reminder of expectations.
Relocation in the class seating plan.
Phone call to parents/guardians from teacher.
Referral to the office.
Temporary removal from class.
Detention and/or in-school suspension.
Phone call with parents/guardians.
Meeting with parents/guardian, student, teacher and administration.
Out of school suspension.
Permanent removal from class.
Referral to School Board Discipline Committee.
Notification
Teacher contact with home.
Administration contact with home.
Letter/Interim sent to home.
Meeting held with parents or guardians.
1.2 Out of Classroom Behavior
Conduct
Acceptable
Students demonstrate respect for self and others.
Students move through the school and school grounds in a safe
and orderly manner.
Students demonstrate respect for property.
Students use trash and recycle bins appropriately.
Students comply with directions of staff on supervision.
Operate motor vehicles in a safe and appropriate manner and follow
the driving restrictions that accompany an “L” or “N” license.
Unacceptable
Behavior harassment that is disrespectful-physical or emotional.
Rough play such as pushing, shoving, running, and chasing.
Vandalizing property in any manner.
Littering.
Failing to clean up after oneself (i.e. leaving food on cafeteria tables).
Defiant disregard to the directions of supervising staff.
Consequences
Verbal reminder of expectations.
Referral to the office.
Short term “time out” from selected areas of the school.
Long term “time out” from selected areas of the school.
Detention and/or in school suspension.
Out of school suspension.
Referral to School Board Discipline Committee.
Notification
Staff contact home.
Administration contact with home.
Letter sent to home.
Meeting held with parents or guardians.
1.2a Disruptive Behavior
No student shall:
a. disrupt, or interfere with the conduct of classes
or any other school activity
b. disrupt the school in general; e.g. bomb threats,
false fire alarms
c. possess or use fireworks, firecrackers, explosives,
smoke or stink bombs, dangerous projectiles, or similar
devices or objects
d. tamper with any safety equipment
e. display or take part in any behaviour, conduct or activity,
including electronic communication or encourage such
behaviour in others that is prohibited by this Code of
Conduct or by the School Rules
1.2b Offences to the Person
No student shall be involved in any conduct that has or can reasonably
be expected to have a negative impact on the culture, working, and/or
learning environment of the school or on the safety and rights of others
including, but not limited to:
a. behaviour (including speech, expressive conduct, electronic
communication) that intimidates or exposes students or staff
members to physical harm, ridicule, hatred or contempt,
defamation, bullying, harassment and/or cyber-bullying;
b. conduct (including expressive conduct) that impacts the
rights of others
1.3 Attendance
Items of particular concern to the staff and administration are attendance and punctuality. If a student has excessive absences or tardiness, grades will be affected. Research indicates a high correlation
between attendance and school success. Upon return from an absence, students are responsible for making up missed assignments and work. There are, however, many classes that cannot be made
up because of discussions, lectures or laboratory presentations; therefore, any absence has an adverse effect on student progress.
The responsibility for student attendance lies primarily with the student and the student’s parents. Therefore, parents are requested to inform the school, by telephone by 8:30 a.m., on a day to day basis
concerning any student absences.
Conduct
Acceptable
Students are required to attend all classes on time each school day, unless he/she is 1) ill, 2) participating in an approved school activity, or 3) absent for a parent/guardian approved situation/activity.
If a student is absent, parents are asked to call Mrs. Anita Haney @ 427-4827 to consent his/her absence.
Whenever possible medical, dental, and other appointments should be scheduled outside of class time.
A student being late for any class is required to sign in at the office with Mrs. Haney.
A student who needs to leave during the school day is expected to sign out at the office (parental/guardian permission is required).
If you are leaving the school during the school day, please follow the sign-out process outlined below:
Provide the secretary with a parent/guardian note that gives you parent permission to leave the school. If you don’t have a note - please contact your parent and have them contact a secretary by
telephone (427-4827). Upon return to the school students must sign in at the office and receive an admittance slip to take to class.
Unacceptable
A student absence from a class/classes without consent will be recorded as an unexcused absence.
Unexcused lates will be recorded in the office.
Truancy, Skipping Classes and Tardiness
The school is responsible for students from the time they leave home in the morning until they return home in the afternoon. Skipping of classes, truancy from school and tardiness are therefore
considered very serious offences. Continued truancy and tardiness may result in suspension from school.
The school recognizes the following as legitimate reasons for absence or tardiness:
1. Sickness of the pupil.
2. Sickness or affliction in the family.
3. Danger to health from serious exposure.
4. Any other unavoidable cause which makes attendance impractical.
Consequences
When a student is truant, the following procedures will be in effect:
1. The student will be interviewed and parents contacted.
2. If the problem continues, parents may be requested to attend an interview with the administration. The student will receive a one (1) day in-school suspension.
3. The next occurrence may involve a 1 - 5 day suspension out of school.
4. A subsequent occurrence may involve suspension and the matter will be referred to the School Board Disciplinary Committee.
When a student has unexcused lates:
1. 5 unexcused – make up time in study hall – parents notified
2. 8 unexcused – 3 study hall periods
3. 10 unexcused – in-school suspension – letter sent home
4. 12 unexcused – parent meeting - out of school suspension – phone call and letter home
Notification
Staff contact with home.
Interim letter home.
Meeting with student, parent, teacher, counsellor and administration.
Extended Absences:
From time to time, it may be necessary for a student to miss school because of family vacations, extended travel, funerals, trips to medical specialist and other similar concerns. Parents and students
must remember that absence for any reason may affect grades. Students will be required to complete a Request for Extended Absence form when it is anticipated they will be away for reasons other than
1.4 Violence and Harassment
Every student/staff/visitor at Selkirk has a right to a safe, welcoming, learning environment. Each student will have the opportunity to learn conflict resolution skills to be socially responsible. Harassment,
intimidation, or bullying will not be tolerated. All persons who engage in this behavior will be dealt with immediately, will be deprived of the opportunity to attend school as appropriate, and may face
criminal charges. Harassment involves any unwelcome act or comment that is hurtful, degrading, humiliating, and offensive to another person. Sexual harassment is any unwanted and/or inappropriate
comment, conduct or action of a sexual nature which has the purpose or effect of detrimentally affecting the learning environment or leads to adverse school - related consequences for the victim of
harassment.
Intimidation is the act of instilling fear in someone as a means of controlling that person.
Conduct
Acceptable
Students demonstrate respect for self and others.
Students demonstrate tolerance and acceptance of individual diversity.
Students feel safe to report violent/harassing behavior.
Students assert their rights in a non-threatening manner.
Students acknowledge violent/harassing behavior and reject it.
Unacceptable
Fighting, instigating conflict, active spectating, and post fight hype are unacceptable.
Any form of harassment is unacceptable (verbal, internet/technological, emotional, intimidation, sexual, racial, exclusion, rumors, mocking, ignoring, shunning, slander, and any behaviours that would
fall under this category but are not mentioned).
Promotion and/or acceptance of violence as an acceptable method of resolving conflict is unacceptable.
Any type of abuse (physical, sexual, emotional) is unacceptable.
Consequences (may involve but are not limited to any of the following)
Student reprimand.
Making passive bystanders aware of how their behavior contributes to escalation of the situation.
In School Suspension.
Out of School Suspension.
Involvement by the RCMP.
Restitution – community and/or school service, peer mentoring, financial restitution, counseling, mediation, meaningful apologies (verbal or written), meeting with victim.
Notification
Phone call by administration to parent/ guardian.
Letter to parent.
Meeting with parent.
Notification of appropriate School Board personnel.
1.5 Weapons
The term weapons includes anything used, designed to be used, or intended for use in causing death or injury to any person or for the purpose of threatening or intimidating any person, and without
restricting the generality of the foregoing includes any firearm or any device prohibited or restricted under the Criminal Code of Canada.
Conduct
Acceptable
No student shall possess or be in possession of any weapon for any purpose except as otherwise approved by the school principal (e.g. Archery Club, Drama Club, Outdoor Education).
Kirpans may be worn for religious purposes with the prior approval of the principal and on the conditions established by the principal in consultation with the parents.
Unacceptable
Students shall not possess, be in possession of, or use any object or thing as a weapon with the intention of or for the purpose of causing injury, death, or to threaten or intimidate any person. Replica
or imitation weapons and ‘”toy” weapons are also prohibited.
Weapons which are prohibited include but are not limited to hand guns, rifles, shotguns, air rifles, knives, devices know as or similar to nunchaku sticks, shuriken plates, manrikigusari weights or
grips, finger rings with blades, tasers, laser pointers, knife combs, push daggers, constant companion belts, crossbows, tear gas, mace, pepper spray, bear spray and any liquid or powder or other
substance that is capable of injuring, immobilizing, or otherwise incapacitating any person.
Consequences (may involve but are not limited to any of the following):
Student reprimand, weapon confiscated -Parent contact.
In School Suspension.
Out of School Suspension.
Involvement by the RCMP.
Referral to School Board Discipline Committee.
Notification
Phone call by administration to parent/guardian.
Letter to parent.
Meeting with parent.
Notification of appropriate School Board personnel.
1.6 Drugs and Alcohol
Drugs and alcohol are not permitted in the building, on the grounds of Selkirk Secondary School, or at any School function. Students who consume, deliver, are under the influence of, or have
in their possession any alcohol, illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia while on school property or involved with a school activity shall be suspended. Drug paraphernalia includes, but not limited to, pipes,
roach clips, needles, etc.
Conduct
Acceptable
There are no acceptable conditions by which a student can use, possess, sell or be under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol at school or at school sponsored events.
Unacceptable
Students in the possession of, or under the influence of drugs or alcohol while under the school’s jurisdiction.
Students being part of a group that is using drugs and/or alcohol while under the school’s jurisdiction.
Students trafficking (buying, selling, giving, transporting, etc.) drugs and/or alcohol while under the school’s jurisdiction.
Consequences
A student who is in possession of or under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol while under the school’s jurisdiction will be suspended for five days.
Subsequent offences will result in an indefinite suspension and referral to the school board’s Discipline Committee.
A suspension may also be issued to a student who is part of a group that is using drugs or alcohol.
Students trafficking drugs and/or alcohol will be suspended immediately and referred to the School Board’s Discipline Committee. The RCMP will also be notified.
Notification
Phone call by administration.
Letter to parent.
Meeting with parent.
Notification of appropriate School Board personnel.
1.7 Smoking/Smokeless Tobacco
No student shall use tobacco products on school property, or during any activity organized or sponsored by the School or the Board regardless of time or place. The school district and Selkirk Secondary
School are smoke-free zones. Students are encouraged to make healthy choices.
Conduct
Acceptable
There is no acceptable condition by which a student can use tobacco products at school or at any school sponsored event.
Consequences
Consequences for smoking on the school grounds may include the following escalating actions: discussion of expectations, notification of parents, in-school suspension, and suspension from school.
Notification
Phone call by administration to parent.
Letter to parent.
Meeting with parent.
Notification of appropriate School Board personnel.
1.8 School Dances
School dances are planned and organized by the Student Leadership Team. The following rules apply to all dances:
1. Dances are planned for students who attend Selkirk.
2. For some dances, guests may be permitted into the dance upon prior approval of a guest pass.
3. Students or guests whose conduct is improper will be asked to leave and action will be taken by school administration.
4. Chaperones have full authority at all dances.
5. Students who leave the dance will not be permitted to re-enter.
6. Dances will begin at 6:00 p.m. and end at 10:00 p.m.
7. Doors will be closed for all regular dances at 8:00 p.m. No one will be permitted to enter after this time unless they have made prior arrangements with the administration.
8. Students found in possession of, having consumed, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be suspended from school and will lose dance privileges (including prom) for a period of one (1)
calendar year.
9. All school rules apply at school dances.
10. School policy and rules apply for tobacco products at all school dances.
1.9 Off Campus Trips (Curricular and Extracurricular)
Participation in extracurricular activities is a privilege. A student who participates must accept his/her responsibilities to the group, supervisor and to Selkirk Secondary School. A high level of work
ethic/performance is expected within a student's academic course load. Administration and/or the Athletic Department may withdraw the student's privilege to participate in extracurricular activities, if a high
work ethic/performance is not being met.
Conduct
Acceptable
Students must behave in a mature, responsible and considerate manner at all times.
Students must advise subject teachers, well in advance, of class time that will be missed.
Students must make arrangements, in advance, with subject teachers for missed tests or work (using the parent permission form which must be signed by teachers first and then parents/guardians)
Students will attend classes, extracurricular practices and competitions/performances on a regular basis.
Students will complete and return the Athlete Contract prior to travel at the start of the season.
Unacceptable
Students must not be absent from school, on the day of the event.
Any behavior that is considered inappropriate at the school is deemed inappropriate during curricular or extra-curricular trips.
Consequences
Students absent from school, on the day of the event, will not be permitted to participate in the event.
Any behavior that is considered inappropriate at the school is deemed inappropriate during curricular or extra-curricular trips and similar consequences will apply.
Involvement with alcohol or drugs, in any way, will lead to dismissal from the team/group, and suspension from school. The student will also be denied participation in any extracurricular school sancti
activity for a period of 30 days.
(If this situation occurs on a trip, the student may be returned home, immediately, at the cost of the parent).
Notification
Phone call by administration.
Letter to parent.
Meeting with parent.
1.10 Dress Code
Selkirk Secondary Students and their parents are expected to support a learning environment where attire is appropriate and not offensive to others. The school administration and staff will determine if
students’ dress is appropriate. We are in the business of education and students are responsible for dressing in a way that promotes learning and does not distract from the learning of others.
Conduct
Acceptable
Students are to maintain the dress code standards during regular school hours or while representing Selkirk at school sponsored functions.
Clothing should exhibit appropriate language and logos and that the “basics” are covered – bellies, breasts, bottoms and underwear ……for both sexes.
All shirts or tops must have straps or sleeves that rest on the shoulder.
Footwear is required in the school.
Unacceptable
Clothing that is designed/sized to reveal a person’s midriff, shows lower underwear garments, or is see-through.
Clothing with offensive language, pictures, designs, or slogans (this will include, but is not limited to, alcohol, drug, racist, or sexist material).
Consequences
Consequences for inappropriate dress will be consistent with the school discipline process and may include the following escalating actions: discussion of expectations, change into appropriate
attire, notification of parents, detention, in-school suspension, suspension from school.
Notification
Phone call by administration.
Letter to parent.
Meeting with parent.
1.11 Technology
Our computer networks and technology resources are an educational tool to facilitate learning. These networks and technology resources provide users with the opportunity to prepare for the
technological world in which we live, and provide access to on-line resources enabling integration in all areas of learning.
Conduct
Acceptable
All users must sign and return a Student Authorization for Computer Network Access form.
All students must have parental permission to access school technology.
All students are responsible for ensuring that at all times they are making appropriate use of all electronic information resources.
All electronic resources are to be used in a responsible, ethical and legal manner.
A student who logs on to the school network is responsible for all activities associated with their account.
This policy also applies to any personal electronic device(s) brought to school.
Unacceptable (includes but is not limited to):
Intentional access to sites which contain information that is pornographic, racist, sexist, malicious, vulgar, immoral, or promotes or fosters hatred or illegal activities, as well as any other sites that are
prohibited by the school administration.
Expectations regarding acceptable behavior and unacceptable behavior while at school, at a school-related activity or in other circumstances where engaging in the activity will have an impact on the
school environment, including aggressive behaviours such as bullying behaviours, “cyber” hate messaging and websites created in the student’s home, in cyber cafes or other settings.
Playing on-line games.
Using instant messaging programs.
Downloading and/or installing movies, games, music files.
Sending or displaying offensive messages or pictures.
Use of impolite, abusive, or obscene language.
Harassing, insulting, or attacking others.
Accessing unauthorized computer systems, folders, and files.
Physical damage to computer systems, or networks by the spreading of computer viruses.
Intentional damage to computer systems, networks equipment or peripheral devices.
Installation and use of any Peer to Peer programs.
Ordering or purchasing personal resources on-line.
Never give out personal information (name, age, home address, telephone number(s), photographs, parent(s) or guardian(s) work address or telephone number or the name or location of the school
over the internet or through email.
Personal Electronic Devices – The use of any of these devices must not invade or infringe upon the personal privacy or safety of any member of our school, and must not interfere with the learning
environment. Students must not use cell phones, PDA’s and other personal devices during the instructional day.
Given the ongoing changes to technology and technical resources, it is clear that Selkirk Secondary School and School District 6 are unable to identify all current or future unacceptable
uses of the District Network. Therefore, Selkirk Secondary School and School District 6 reserve the right to add to this list of unacceptable uses as circumstances arise. Users cannot
assume that if something is not included on the above list, it is permissible.
Consequences
Personal electronic devices will be confiscated and returned at the end of the school day (first infraction).
Personal electronic devices will be confiscated and returned to the parents (second infraction).
Verbal warning and/or other appropriate consequence.
Suspension of network privileges. (length dependent on infraction)
In-school suspension.
Out of school suspension.
Legal action
Notification
Phone call by administration
Letter to parent
Meeting with parent
Notification of appropriate School Board personnel
Online tutoring service (October 28, 2008)
Live Homework Help is available for Kindergarten – 12th grade, college introduction level students, and adult learners 2:00-9:00 pm, 7 days a week. This program connects students to a real live tutor. Children and young adults simply log on to the Kimberley Public Library website they will find the live tutor link, enter their library card number, their grade level and the subject they need help in and within a few minutes or less are connected to an expert tutor. Click the link below (PDF file) for more information.
Live Homework HelpSelkirk's Breakfast Program (October 15, 2008)
Selkirk Secondary has been running a breakfast program for three years now. Research has shown that if we start our day with something in our stomachs, it feeds our brain as well, and helps us to concentrate. The program operates out of the cafeteria, using a mobile cart from 8-8:30 each morning. It is primarily to support students who don’t have access to breakfast in the morning. Students are encouraged to eat at home when there is food available.The Selkirk Secondary PAC has generously donated to the program for the past two years. The Canadian Living Breakfast for Learning Foundation has also provided the school program with grant money the past two years. Most of the bread is donated by McGavins (the local distributor). Depending on what is available each week, sometimes it is necessary to purchase bread. Mark Creek Market allows us to store the bread in their freezer. Juice is purchased and Overwaitea Foods gives the school a 15% discount. The juice boxes cost about 37 cents each so we ask that all students donate 25 cents per juice box and the program subsidizes the additional cost for juice and supplies. Kimberley Husky supplies us with a bag of fruit per month as well.
Students/families are encouraged to donate to the program when they can, but no one is turned away. Monetary donations are preferred over food donations due to our Healthy Schools regulations and limits on what can be served. If you have any questions/concerns please do not hesitate to contact the school.
