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8 Redpine Drive
Nepean Ontario
K2E 6S9
Telephone 224-4903
Absence Line 224-5672

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Table of Contents
1. Timetable 3
2. OCDSB School Calendar 3
3. Absence 3
4. Sign –in/Sign-out Book 4
5. Home Address and Telephone Numbers 4
6. Emergency Closure 4
7. Transportation: 5-6
Walking, Cycling, Car, Bus
8. Academic Program: 7-9
Curricula, Homework Policy, Reporting Procedures,
Parent-Teacher Interviews, Continuous Progress,
Physical Education, Field Trips, Books, Computers
9. Weather 9
9. Dress Code 10
10. Lunch and Healthy Eating 10
11. Recycling 11
12. Safe Schools Policy 11
13. Visitors 11
14. Playground 12
15. Administering Medication to Students 13
16. Lost and Found 13
17. Items Not Allowed at School 13
18. Volunteers 13
Appendix A: Bullying Prevention Program
Appendix B: Century PS Code of Conduct
Appendix C: Code of Conduct – School Bus

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Timetable (Balanced Day)
8:15 Entry
8:15-9:05 Period 1
9:05-9:55 Period 2
9:55-10:25 First Recess
10:25-10:40 First Nutrition Break
10:40-11:30 Period 3
11:30-12:20 Period 4
12:20-12:45 Second Recess
12:45-1:05 Second Nutrition Break
1:05-1:55 Period 5
1:55-2:45 Period 6
2:45 Dismissal
Yard supervision before the entry begins at 8:00 a.m.
Yard supervision after dismissal ends at 2:55 p.m.
OCDSB School Calendar 2010-2011
Thanksgiving – October 11/2010
P.A. Day – November 12/2010
P.A. Day – November 26/2010
Christmas Break – December 20 – December 31, 2010
P.A. Day – January 14, 2011
P.A. Day - February 18, 2011
Family Day – February 21, 2011
March Break – March 14– March 18, 2011
Good Friday – April 22, 2011
Easter Monday – April 25, 2011
Victoria Day – May 23, 2011
P.A. Day - June 3, 2011
Last day of School - June30, 2011

Absence
Century has a Safe Arrival Program. After opening exercises in the morning, the office
staff telephones to follow-up on all children who are absent without prior explanation.
This is a security measure for parental peace-of-mind. Please, assist us in eliminating
needless follow-up calls by choosing one of the following options:

a) You can telephone the school at any time if your child will be absent. Outside of
office hours, please leave your message on our telephone answering machine. The
number is listed below.

ABSENCE LINE 613-224-5672

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b) If you know ahead of time that your child will be absent, you may send a note. The
Principal may excuse a child from school at the written request of a parent. This means
that children can be excused during school hours if they have a note from home, or if a
parent calls the office to pick them up. (The sign-out book is deemed to be a written
request.)
Sign-out/Sign-in Book
A parent or guardian is required to sign-out a student leaving school premises, for any
reason, during school hours. Please, come to the main office to meet your child.

Students must sign-in at the office and receive a permit to enter class whenever they
arrive late (after attendance has been taken at 8:15 and 11:30). Students who have been
signed-out for a midday appointment are permitted to return to classes after signing-in at
the office.

It is school policy not to interrupt classes during the last 10 minutes of the day unless for
urgent appointments.

Home Addresses and Telephone Numbers


It is vital to your child’s safety and security that the school has an up-to-date record of the
following:
current home / business phone numbers;
home address;
care-giver name and phone number;
emergency contact phone number; custody/living arrangements.

Particularly in the event of a medical emergency, every moment counts in our efforts to
contact you. In September, a verification form is sent home with each child so that you
may review and update the contact information which the school has on record. These
forms are signed and returned in September. Should your contact information change at
any time during the school year, please update your information with the office as soon as
possible, so that we may always reach you when needed.

Emergency Closing
An emergency closing could occur due to severe weather conditions, physical plant
failure, or an emergency situation.

We have a comprehensive procedure for emergency closing, and your part in making sure
our records of home and work phone numbers, address, and custody or care-giving
arrangements are up to date speeds the process along.

A phone network is in place to inform all parents. Students transported by bus remain
under school supervision until transportation arrives. Students will not be released from
school until a parent, guardian or designated emergency contact has been notified. Please
do not call the school for information, since this results in the lines being jammed. When
possible, early school closings will be announced on the local radio stations. Listen to

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FM: CFRA 580, MAJIC 100, BOB 93.9, OLDIES 1310, KISS 105, CHEZ 106,
JACK 96.9, Y 101, THE BEAR 100.3, CBC 91.5, CHRI 99.1, JEWEL 98.5 and AM:
THE TEAM 1200 for more information or check the following website
www.SchoolBusMonitor.com

For your own peace of mind and to reassure your child, it is recommended that you
discuss procedures to follow in the case of an early closing. Be sure that he/she knows
what to do if they arrive home to a locked or empty house. You never know what might
keep you away from the house even at regular dismissal time. It is good practice to
review your plan on days when the weather is threatening.

In the event that school must be evacuated without notice because of an impending
danger to students, the entire student body would walk to the gymnasium at
Des Laurier High School, 159 Chesterton Drive, Nepean, ON, K2E 7E6.

Transportation
Walking
As a school that promotes daily physical activity, we encourage all students who are able
to use the daily walk to and from school as an opportunity to add physical activity and
fresh air to their day.
Cycling
Children who would otherwise walk are permitted to bring their bicycles to school. The
following regulations must be met.

1. Bicycles must be walked on and off school property between the hours of 8:00 a.m.
and 3:00 p.m.

2. Students riding bicycles must know and obey the rules of the road, with particular
emphasis on walking bicycles across crosswalks, and wearing bicycle helmets.

3. Each bicycle must have a lock. Bikes must be locked securely to the bike rack. The
school does not assume responsibility for bicycles stored in the racks.
By Car: Pick-up and Drop-off of Students

When picking up or dropping off your child(ren), please use the north side of Redpine
Drive or the east side of Saginaw. For the safety of our children, please do not stop or
park in the marked bus lane on Saginaw and do not block the crosswalks.

Please do not stay in your car and call to your child to cross the road. For their safety, it
is important that all students cross at a designated crosswalk and not in the centre of the
road. Do not use the parking lot for student pick-up or drop off.

Reminder: There is no supervision of students on the yard prior to 8:00 a.m. and after
2:55 p.m.

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Bus Transportation
Eligibility

Students of the Ottawa Carleton District School Board are entitled to transportation at
board expense when they live beyond the following distances from their school:

(a) JK / SK 0.8 kilometers

(b) Grades 1 to 6 1.6 kilometers

OCDSB measures distances by the shortest roadway or by an approved municipal


pathway(s) which are maintained to acceptable standards of safety all year long.
Transportation is authorized from home to school and return. Pick-up and or drop-off
points for elementary students must be consistent five days a week. As an alternate to the
home location, transportation may be provided to and or from a care-giver’s location
provided that:
* the care-giver is located within the attendance area of the school to which the student
has been designated to attend (i.e., the “home” school)
* the student's pick-up and or drop-off point remains consistent;
* the principal has been notified of the student's transportation to and from the alternate
location.

General Safety Tips

1. Be sure that your children know what to do if they miss the bus in the morning.
2. Under unusual circumstances, bus students may require a ride home on a bus different
from their assigned one. A written request must be made in advance to the school office
in this circumstance. Due to large numbers of bus students, it is often not possible to
honour your request. Special requests for social events (i.e., birthday parties) cannot be
granted. Please, have an alternate plan in mind.
3. In bad weather, listen to FM: CFRA 580, MAJIC 100, BOB 93.9, OLDIES 1310,
KISS 105, CHEZ 106, JACK 96.9, Y 101, THE BEAR 100.3, CBC 91.5, CHRI 99.1,
JEWEL 98.5 and AM: THE TEAM 1200 radio stations to find out if the buses are
running or the following website www.SchoolBusMonitor.com We are the Ottawa
Carleton District School Board (OCDSB).
4. In very bad weather, the buses may be cancelled for the day. Do not drive your
children to school unless you can also pick them up at dismissal time.
Buses will not begin running later in the day if they do not run in the morning.
5. Unfortunately, in bad weather pick-up times may be delayed. Please ensure your child
is dressed appropriately.

FOR RECOVERY OF LOST ARTICLES :


Stock Bus Lines 613-820-0500

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Conduct
Please review with your child Appendix C, which lists the rules for appropriate behaviour
while riding the bus and the corrective measures which will taken in the instance of
misbehaviour.

Academic Program
Curricula
The program of studies is defined by the Ministry of Education in published guidelines
and the Ontario Curriculum. The Ottawa Carleton District School Board has expanded
upon some of these and, in addition, regulates the length of time devoted to each area of
study.

In keeping with the knowledge of how children learn, and methods outlined by the
Ministry, we encourage a program in which children are actively involved. A typical day
includes stimulating and engaging intellectual and physical activity.
Parents interested in further information on any area of study are encouraged to access
the Ministry of Education website, where they may browse through the Ministry
curriculum documents and additional publications. Classroom teachers are also a
valuable resource concerning details of your child’s individual program and an
appointment can be arranged to discuss these details with your child’s teacher.

Homework Policy

Homework links home and school both practically and symbolically. It provides an
opportunity for students to make the connections between school work and everyday life.

Homework: Primary Grades (grades 1-3)


Students may expect homework 3-5 times a week, of between 15 and 30 minutes
duration. This homework may include:

• completing work started at school


• sharing and discussing work completed in class
• home reading programs
• book reports
• learning / reviewing math facts
• studying spelling words
• journals or story writing
• reading sight word lists
• preparing for discussion or show and tell

Homework: Junior Grades (grades 4-6)


Students may expect homework 4-5 times a week, of between 20 - 60 minutes duration.
This homework may include:

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• daily reading - minimum 15 minutes (pleasure reading is part of
homework)
• specific assigned tasks related to current work (may include unfinished classwork,
research, journal entries, practice drills, etc.)
• studying (reviewing notes and preparing for assessment)
• long range projects
• requesting parent signature on school work and daily planner

The specific homework routines and expectations of your child’s teacher will be
communicated to you each year.

Reporting Procedures
Students in Grades 1 through 6 receive three written progress reports (fall /spring /end of
year). SK students will receive two written progress reports (spring/end of year). JK
students will receive one written progress report (end of year).

Parent-Teacher Interviews
Parent-teacher interviews are held twice during the year, in the Fall and Spring terms.
You will be notified in writing of a teacher request for an interview. As well, you are
welcome to make a request yourself. The spring conference is often conducted in the
form of a Student-Led Conference. Junior and Senior Kindergarten follow a slightly
different schedule due to September in-take interviews. Parents are notified accordingly.
The aim of parent-teacher conferences is to keep you informed of your child's progress.
Through such a cooperative approach, we hope to maintain a close liaison with the home
to promote learning and the greatest possible development of each child’s individual
potential.

In addition to scheduled interviews, parents are invited to call to arrange a conference


with a teacher whenever a matter arises which is considered to be of urgency and
importance. Discussions over the phone, and written communication (class newsletters,
parent notes, Student Agendas, etc.) are other means of keeping the lines of contact open
and current.

Continuous Progress
Our goal is to provide instruction suited to the needs, abilities and aptitudes of each
student. This is achieved by varying the depth and breadth of the core program at each
grade level.

Continuous progress is accomplished by allowing the child to progress at his/her own rate
through the grade levels. The regular program of instruction is provided for all students,
with differentiation or modification made to suit the individual needs of each student.
More able students may take advantage of activities designed to challenge and stimulate
them. Children encountering difficulty with the regular program have a variety of
options available, from in-class modification, with additional emphasis on basic skills, to
additional support outside the classroom provided by specially trained staff.

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Parents are an integral part of the home /child /school team. Your support and
communication with us is valued and appreciated. All decisions regarding your child’s
education are made through a consultative process.

Physical Education
Students in grades 1-6 benefit from 120 minutes of physical education per week.
Students should be appropriately dressed for class. Proper dress is essential for your
child's safety. Each article of gym clothing, including shoes, should be clearly labeled
with student's name. Appropriate dress for physical education classes consists of:

1. Running shoes, non-scuff soles (preferably left at school at all times)


2. Shorts or track pants
3. T-shirt
Parents who wish to have their child excused from a gym class for health reasons should
send a note to the homeroom teacher.

Field Trips
Field trips serve various educational functions and provide common, stimulating
activities on which to build many skills. Excursions to museums, industry and local
points of interest to expand the learning environment and provide additional ways to
achieve the outcomes outlined in the Ontario Curriculum.

When a field trip is scheduled, you will be informed via the regular "Field Trip
Permission Form" and a covering letter. A small charge may be requested to defray the
cost of transportation or admission. In many cases, parent volunteer support is requested
and welcomed.

Books
The mounting cost of textbooks loaned to students exceeds the budget available to
replace these books. It is important that each student accept responsibility for care of
their books. Families will be expected to cover the replacement cost of a lost or damaged
library book or textbook.

Computers
Century has computers in every classroom as well as a fully equipped lab. Use of the
computer in conjunction with classroom activities is promoted. All students are taught
word processing and keyboarding skills. Some work is done with database, Internet and
graphics software.

Weather
On an average day, students will be supervised outside on the yard between 8:00 a.m. and
8:15 a.m., first recess 9:55-10:25, and second recess 12:20-12:45. Students should arrive
at school dressed appropriately for the weather.

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threatening skies / light rain rain wear, boots, umbrella, head covering

muddy / wet conditions boots, splash pants

snow / cold weather snow wear (snowsuit, ski jacket), winter boots,
hats, mitts/gloves, neck warmer.

hot / sunny hat, sunscreen, light clothing

We endeavour to send the students outside dressed in the clothing in which they arrived
that morning. Please review this policy with your child.

All students are expected to go outside for recess. During inclement weather (heavy rain,
and severe cold (-25*C and below, or -28*C and below with wind chill)), students may
spend a shorter period outdoors and then be permitted into the school. Between 8:00 and
8:15 they are supervised in the hallways, and at all other times are supervised in
classrooms.

Dress Code
Students are expected to wear clothing that is appropriate to a school setting. Wording
on clothing (t-shirts, etc.) must conform to school policy on language: “Children are
expected to use language that is appropriate to the school setting”. Undergarments
should be worn and should not be seen. Students who arrive wearing revealing clothing
or clothes bearing unacceptable wording may be asked to change or to wear their clothes
inside out for the day.
Lunch
Students may remain at school for lunch regardless of the distance from school to their
home. A guideline for appropriate student behaviour during lunch time is referred to in
Appendix B Code of conduct. Students are reminded of these guidelines in September by
classroom teachers, and a copy is posted in each classroom.

Only students who live within walking distance and go home for lunch are permitted to
leave the school grounds during the lunch hour (second nutrition break). We discourage
students from getting permission from parents to leave the school grounds.

Healthy Eating
At Century P.S., our nutrition breaks are an opportunity to practice the healthy eating
principles taught through our physical education and health curriculum. We encourage
students and parents to select nutritious, balanced snacks and lunches which allow for
optimal learning and energy throughout the day. The following types of foods are not
permitted at school: candy, chocolate bars and chocolates (including chocolate covered
granola bars), pop/soda/carbonated drinks, drinks containing less than 25% fruit juice.

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Should these restricted foods be accidentally sent to school, they will not be eaten but
will be returned home with your child.

Recycling
We are equipped to recycle paper and cans only. Please, help us reduce our waste by
sending your child with a litterless lunch (i.e reuseable containers) whenever possible. In
general, students do not take wrappers and other litter on to the yard, because their snack
time is held indoors. Our Earthcare program promotes a monthly Litterless Lunch on the
last Friday of each month; we weigh the garbage that is produced on that day and always
strive to lower that amount.

Safe Schools Policy


The Ottawa Carleton District School Board recognizes that increasing conflict and
violence is a problem of society at large and acknowledges its responsibility to contribute
to the solution of this problem. The Safe Schools document is an integral part of a
Board-wide response to dealing fairly and effectively with issues of violence and
harassment. It is discussed with each class in the fall, and is followed up throughout the
year as necessary by the vice-principal. The document contains policies and procedures
whose intent is to create and maintain a safe environment for everyone at Century. As a
parent, feel free to contact the vice-principal should you wish to discuss any aspect of the
Safe Schools policy.

The following excerpt gives a sense of the basic premises of the document:

We believe that it is the right of each learner and each staff member to work in a safe
environment, free of concern about personal safety;

We will not tolerate physical or verbal abuse, threatened or actual, or expressions of


racial, ethnic, religious or sexual prejudice under any circumstances.

Shortly after their arrival, students who join our school community during the school year
meet with the vice-principal in a small group session to discuss the Safe Schools policy.

Visitors
The Ottawa Carleton District School Board is charged with the responsibility of ensuring
that each school operates within Ministry of Education regulations. The board has
designed policies and procedures that are expected to be followed by all who enter school
properties under their various jurisdictions.

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The safety and security of students is of paramount importance to us all. To that end,
Century Public School has in place well-established routines which support the basic
premise of school security.

It is a requirement of all who enter school property during the instructional part of
the day to report their presence to the main office prior to proceeding anywhere
within the school or yard.

Teaching, office, administrative, and custodial staff are identified by name tags.
Occasional teachers wear identification tags, as do all other Board personnel working on
Century premises. Parent volunteers also wear identification tags, and parents who visit
the school for any reason are requested to check in with the main office to receive
appropriate identification. Signs are posted to remind all visitors to do so. With such a
large, growing, and changing community, it is impossible to recognize all of the many
visitors that come to Century in a day.

It is with the intent of providing a secure environment for everyone that we stress that
parents must sign in before proceeding to any location in the school or yard.

Playground
Teachers are assigned to yard supervision in order to provide a reasonable level of
supervision and safety. All students are encouraged to approach teachers on the yard
with a concern or problem. The duty teacher (identified by a neon red sash) will assist
the students in determining whether a visit to the main office is required. We will
continue our system of tracking student behaviour on the yard. It is most effective when
students in difficulty approach the duty teacher for assistance, during the recess in which
the issue occurred. Walkie-talkies are used for some duties in an effort to improve
communication and emergency response time.

Behaviour on the playground is to be guided by principles of respect for self, others, and
property, as well as safety for all. The children are expected to engage in play that
maintains a safe and pleasant environment for everyone.

Snowballs are not allowed. The matter of liability for injury prevents us from creating a
'Snowball Area' on the playground. Similarly, the use of hockey sticks, “hard balls”,
roller blades and skateboards is prohibited.

The Play structure is available to both primary and junior students according to their
scheduled days.

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Administering Medication to Students
Ottawa Carleton District School Board policy requires forms to be signed by you and
your physician before we can administer medication to your child, or allow your child to
self medicate. The forms are available, on request, from the school office. Please
remember that the forms must be signed prior to your sending medication to the school.
We cannot store or give medication unless this requirement has been met.
Student medication must be stored in the main office at all times. For the safety and
well-being of all our students, please do not send your child to school with any
medication (over-the-counter or prescription) without following our procedures.

Lost and Found


Lost and Found boxes are located on the ground floor next to the Building
Superintendent's office. Parents and children are free to check the contents for lost
articles at any time. We also put the contents out on display at various times throughout
the year. After an appropriate length of time, unclaimed articles are sent to
Neighbourhood Services. Items of value (rings, watches, and other jewelry for example)
are kept in the main office. Parents are strongly urged to avoid sending valuable items
(including walk-mans, electronic games and toys) to school. Please clearly label
children's clothing, shoes, gym equipment (particularly basketballs), and other items of
high personal value. Although a variety of security measures are in place, you should
know that the school cannot be responsible for lost articles of clothing, jewelry, or
other personal property.

Items Not Allowed at School


The following items are not allowed at school:
Trading Cards of any kind
I Pods
MP3 Players
Discman
Walkman
Cell phones
Personal electronic devices of any kind
Heelys
Skateboards

Volunteers
Parent volunteers play an important and valued role in the daily operation of the school.
Some parents offer expertise in an area of special interest or skill. Others join field trips,
support athletic events, or help out with school wide celebrations or special activities.
Still others appreciate being read to by an emerging reader. If you have an interest in
volunteering, classroom teachers welcome your support. Or consider contacting
Century’s active and student-focused School Council.

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APPENDIX A
Century Public School
Bully Prevention and Intervention Plan

Statement of Purpose:
In a co-operative effort between staff, students and parents, Century Public
School is committed to providing a safe, friendly and caring learning
environment that will allow students to develop and learn to the best of
their ability. Through preventative and proactive measures, we will strive to
make bullying unacceptable. It is our intent that we as a school are declaring
that bullying will be dealt with promptly, effectively and in a fair and consistent
manner.

Definition:
Bullying is typically a form of repeated, persistent, aggressive behaviour directed
at an individual or individuals that is intended to cause (or should be known to
cause) fear and distress and/or harm to another person’s body, feelings self-
esteem or reputation. Bullying occurs in a context where there is a real or
perceived power imbalance.

Highlights from the Code of Conduct:

Generally

Follow the rules of the school.


Keep dangerous things a way from school.
Exhibit a sense of fair play in all activities.
Help students younger than yourself.
Use proper language always.

In School

Respect the rights of others to learn


Be careful in line; keep your hands to yourself.
Keep our walls, desks and books clean.
Walk in the halls.
Speak softly in the school.

Outside

Respect belongings of other people.


Stay on school property, inside all boundaries.
Play outside during recesses; play cooperatively.
Seek assistance from a teacher on duty.

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Prevention:
The following prevention strategies are already in place, or have recently taken
place at Century:
• Peacekeepers (Lion’s Quest)
• Language Ambassadors
• The Four Houses
• There is an anti-bullying page on the website
• Bully Awareness Assembly
• Bully Awareness Surveys
• Parent Education Workshop
• ‘Terrific Kids’ – a program run through the Four Houses and the Kiwanis
Club
• Theatre presentations on bullying
• The Ottawa 67’s presented on the issue of bullying
• Social skills reinforcement programs

Here is a list of possible prevention strategies that can be considered for


future years:
• Newsletter articles for parents and teachers on bullying
• Curriculum on bullying
• Teacher training
• Poster/poetry or speech contests on bullying
• Youth Theatre Ottawa
• Invite a reformed ex-bully in to facilitate an assembly
• Develop ‘peace news’
• Social Skills programs
• Have kids do role plays on bullying and then have a discussion (find out
about kids ideas)
• Send out a newsletter tip recommending that parents encourage their
children to fill out a journal entry each night reflecting on something that
they might do differently tomorrow. For instance, they may reflect on a
conflict and make a plan for how they can do better.

Intervention

• Peacekeepers may be the first to intervene in a situation on the yard.


Peacekeepers are trained to help students resolve small conflicts. If an
issue is serious, the Peacekeepers will report to a teacher on duty.

Once a teacher is aware of a bullying situation, they will:

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• Immediately intervene to stop the behaviour
• Ensure the safety of the children involved
• Gather information
• Less serious incidents may be resolved by the teacher in the yard
• More serious incidents will be referred to the Principal
• The Principal will meet with the students that are involved
• The Principal will ensure that the student being bullied knows that it is not
their fault
• Appropriate disciplinary measures will be undertaken according to the
seriousness of the incident
• Depending on the seriousness of the situation, the Principal may decide to
contact the parents of the students involved in the incident

It is the goal of Century Public School that whenever possible, disciplinary


measures will aim to teach students more appropriate behaviours.

Tracking

• The Principal keeps track of behavioural incidents and documents them


appropriately.
• Century Public School will regularly implement bully awareness surveys.
The surveys help the school to keep track of bullying incidents in the
school.

Reporting

• Children will be encouraged to report bullying through ongoing education


about bullying.
• Century Public School will regularly implement the CPHA bully awareness
with a toll free number for Kids Help Phone where they can get
anonymous advice. The surveys also provide students with an
opportunity to write their name if they need help.

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APPENDIX B
Code of Conduct

RATIONALE
A school, like any other organization, has expectations, rules, and regulations to which it must adhere in
order for the system to work. A positive school climate is necessary in order for students to feel
comfortable and become eager participants in the education process.

Parents and children have rights and expectations. They have the right to expect the best possible
education with academic and social goals that develop good citizens. The school also has rights and
expectations. The school provides a climate conducive to learning and expects students to be responsive
and cooperative. A partnership between school and home is necessary for a positive learning atmosphere to
exist. Although parents retain the prime responsibility for the students' social and moral upbringing, the
school is involved in the development of the student's values.

Within the school environment there are students who, for various reasons, have difficulty adjusting to the
school environment. Developing a written statement of the school community’s expectations and
regulations is an essential component of a comprehensive positive student management program.

In a cooperative effort involving staff, administration, and parents, the following was written as a
statement of Century Public School’s philosophy and standards in the form of a Code of Behaviour.

The Code of Behaviour for Century Public School indicates appropriate student behaviour and the reasons
for these expectations. School staff will intervene with students who have difficulty living up to the
expectations of the school's code. Parental support is key in allowing our efforts to be successful. Staff
will administer consequences that are educative rather than punitive, keeping in mind the circumstances
and individuals to whom they will be applied.

All staff is familiar with this document and go over it with students at the beginning of the school year and
any other time deemed appropriate. Parents are encouraged to review the contents with their children to
reinforce school efforts.

Our aim as a school community is that all concerned can function to their potential within a positive school
environment.

CODE OF CONDUCT - CENTURY PUBLIC SCHOOL


EXPECTED BEHAVIOUR REASONS

ASSEMBLIES
Students enter and leave the assembly Students develop appropriate
in an orderly manner and sit in their behaviour in a public audience.
assigned areas.

Students show respect for those Students learn to appreciate the


performing for them. efforts made and the talents
displayed by others.

Students respect the rights of others. Students learn to be a good audience.

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EXPECTED BEHAVIOUR REASONS

ATTENDANCE
Students are to be punctual and be in Students have the legal
attendance at school during regular obligation to attend school. Effective
school hours unless excused by a parent learning of the program cannot take
or guardian. Tracking and follow up will place without regular attendance.
occur. Parent support is essential. Classes are likely to be disrupted by
late comers.

Unless prior approval has been Teachers cannot be responsible for


obtained from the school, students students unless they are in school
are to stay on the school grounds or on school property.
during recesses and lunch hours.
Students are not allowed to leave the
school grounds at lunch time to purchase
their lunch. Parental request for a child to
leave school earlier than normal must be cleared
with the school office.

DRESS
Students are expected to wear Society has norms and the school
clothing that is appropriate to a school attempts to adhere to these norms.
setting and the weather conditions. Outdoor activity will occur daily except in
extreme conditions.
ENTRY AND EXIT
When the bell rings, students are to Students are expected to be in the
enter or leave the building in an classroom as quickly as possible.
orderly fashion. This will enable classes to begin on
time.

In case of an emergency, control


and direction must be easily and
quickly established

GYMNASIUM
Students should be properly dressed for As many physical activities are being carried activities.
Clean and proper out on the gym floor, clean shoes
footwear is particularly important are necessary. Improper dress can
(no black-soled shoes). be a safety hazard and restrict 'free'
movement. No black -soled shoes may be
worn in the gym as they mark our floor.

Students must follow the rules and Improper use of the gym equipment
use only the equipment directed is potentially dangerous.
by their teacher.

HALLWAYS
Students are to walk in a quiet and orderly Pushing or running is dangerous.
fashion.

Personal belongings are to be placed in It makes it easier to find belongings

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designated areas. and develops good personal habits.
Articles left on the floor are dangerous to
hall traffic.

EXPECTED BEHAVIOUR REASONS

HOUSE LEAGUE SPORTS


All students in grades 3-6 are invited The coach of any house league sport is
to participate in the noon hour house giving his/her free time and makes this
league program. Students who sign up commitment to provide a better program. It is
are expected to participate in all scheduled only courteous for students to reciprocate with
games. a commitment to the coach and fellow team
members.

Students are to dress appropriately for the Good sportsmanship is a trait every
event and exercise good sportsmanship person should develop.
at all times.

Spectators are expected to be well


behaved and are not allowed to "boo"
at any time or show other negative
behaviours.

INDOOR RECESS
Children are to involve themselves in Uncontrolled behaviour in a confined
constructive and 'quiet time' area is a safety hazard, and infringes
activities in the classroom. on the rights of others.

LANGUAGE
Children are expected to use language that is Use of appropriate language will develop
appropriate to the school setting. self control in the students and respect for
other people.

LUNCHROOM
Students are to remain seated in their Walking about the classroom while eating can
own room except or when special create a mess and infringes on the rights of
permission is given. others.

Students are to eat their lunch in the allotted Regular classes will resume after lunch
time and clean up any refuse. and the classroom should be tidy.

Students must wait to be dismissed Students cannot go out earlier as there


and are expected to dress and go would be no supervision on the yard.
outside promptly.

RESOLVING CONFLICT
Students are to use appropriate life Students learn appropriate methods of
skills to resolve conflict. If they are unable dealing with conflict. See the Parent Handbook for to
resolve the conflict, students should seek a for Second Step Violence Intervention.
Peacemaker or teacher to assist. Physical and verbal aggression will not be
tolerated under the Safe School Policy.

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EXPECTED BEHAVIOUR REASONS
RESPECT FOR PERSONAL PROPERTY
Each student is to respect the personal Children should treat others as they would
property of others and refrain from expect to be treated.
taking or damaging it.

RESPECT FOR SCHOOL PROPERTY


Each student will respect school property. The students learn that littering,
Students should avoid littering, defacing, destroying or defacing community
destroying or damaging school property. property shows a lack of respect and reduces
the quality of life.

RESPECT FOR OTHERS


Students are to respond politely to It is important that students learn to
those in authority and voice differences communicate in different situations and with
of opinions in the same manner. different groups of people. It is important to
Students must understand that people learn to treat others as you would like to
such as the principal, vice-principal, teachers, be treated.
office administrator, custodians, parent
volunteers, patrols, and monitors are in
positions of authority.

ACCEPTANCE OF ETHNIC, RACIAL


RELIGIOUS AND SEXUAL
DIFFERENCE
Each student will display a respectful The students learn that everyone has
attitude towards others and will be different strengths, weaknesses and
considerate and appreciative of backgrounds and should be accepted and individual
differences. respected as fellow human beings.

WORK HABITS
Students are encouraged to strive for the Good work habits develop a sense of
highest quality of work that they are self-satisfaction and achievement, resulting in a high level
capable of achieving. of self esteem. Good work habits also develop the
organizational skills necessary in later life

POSITIVE MEASURES

The staff of Century Public School do their best to create a harmonious and stimulating environment
conducive to learning. In dealing with students' misbehaviours, an attempt is made to educate and correct
rather than to punish. Generally speaking, there are two types of discipline problems in a school setting -
minor ones and major ones.

Minor Discipline Problems

Minor discipline problems include student misbehaviour that teachers encounter day-to-day in the
classroom setting and/or in school activities. Such misbehaviour may include the following:

- late arrival for class,


- failure to bring required assignments or materials to class,
- minor class disruptions (talking, joking etc.)
- excessive demand for attention,
- sarcastic, angry or inappropriate remarks,

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- use of inappropriate language,
- running or being noisy in the halls.

Major Discipline problems

Major discipline problems include misbehaviours which are less frequently encountered and may include
the following:

- destructiveness to self or others and their property,


- extreme belligerence (physical and/or verbal hostility),
- erratic or irrational behaviour,
- strong resistance to existing classroom or school organization rules.

Consequences

The staff of Century Public School will deal with each misbehaviour on its own merit, and will consider the
following options to try to correct misbehaviour:
- student-teacher conference
- separation from peer group or class
- extra assignments
- detention
- parent-teacher conference
- administration-student-teacher conference
- external counseling
- restitution
- suspension
- expulsion

APPENDIX C
Conduct on the School Bus

All Code of Behaviour guidelines for Century Public School, and Safe Schools Policy are
also applicable while riding to and from school on the bus.

The bus driver is responsible for the safety of the children while they are on the bus. The
children must respect this by obeying the driver's instructions.

Please review behaviour expectations with your child on a regular basis. The following
criteria apply to all school transportation. This includes field trips and sport trips.

• Students must promptly obey the directions of the driver.

• Students must remain seated while the bus is in motion.

• Drivers are authorized to assign students to sit in specific seats.

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• Students shall not talk to the driver while the bus is in motion except in an
emergency. No loud or boisterous talking is permitted.

• Emergency doors shall not be touched except in the case of a genuine emergency.

• Keep aisles clear at all times. Books and parcels must be kept on the student's lap.

• Nothing shall be thrown out the windows, nor are students permitted to throw
items into the bus through the windows.

• Eating and drinking are not permitted.

In September bus students meet with the principal or vice-principal to discuss bus safety
and their responsibility to comply with these expectations.

Corrective Action for Student Misbehaviour on a School Bus

1) The school bus driver shall first seek the cooperation of the student.

2) If the student does not cooperate, the driver or supervisor shall report the student to the
school principal or designate, detailing the incident(s) and any corrective action taken by
the driver. (Incident report form)

3) The principal or designate shall keep a record of such incidents and shall take such
corrective action as he/she deems necessary which, with the knowledge of the
superintendent of schools, may include suspension of the student's right to transportation.

The following sequence is a guideline for possible interventions and follows the
principles of progressive discipline.

1st infraction: Discuss incident with student; follow-up as appropriate

2nd infraction: Further discussion, parent informed, in-school sanction


may be imposed, other follow-up as appropriate

3rd infraction: School bus privileges withdrawn for a specified period


with notification in writing to parent, bus owner, bus driver, transportation officer,
and superintendent of schools.

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