At Eric Langton we expect our students to always behave in a safe and respectful manner. A copy of our key expectations is recorded below.
Conduct Expectations
As members of the school community, we believe in:
- a school wide “hands off” policy where everyone can work and play safely
- speaking and acting towards others in a respectful and non-threatening way
- completing work to the best of our ability
- avoiding disturbing others during class time
- using common areas within the school quietly
- following School District #42 policy regarding weapons, replica weapons, explosives, fireworks, matches, lighters, laser pointers, cigarettes, violence, alcohol, and drugs
- playing without fighting
- staying on the playground unless going home for lunch (with parent permission) or picked up by a caregiver
- refraining from throwing objects that could cause injury or damage to property (rocks, sticks, snowballs)
- walking bicycles, skateboards, scooters, and roller blades while on the school grounds and bringing a helmet to ensure these items are used according to community bylaws
- leaving expensive and valuable items at home (i.e. IPODs, Computer Games, cameras, wallets)
Our policy with regards to personal electronic devices is…
- Personal hand held computer games (i.e. DS, PSP etc…) are not permitted on school grounds as we want them actively playing with their peers while at school.
- IPods, IPads and other personal devices are permitted on school grounds but it is recommended that these devices remain at home as we cannot guarantee their safety. Students are not to have these devices out during instructional time unless deemed beneficial to a particular activity by the classroom teacher.
- Students are permitted to have cell phones on school grounds but they must be packed away during the school day.
- Students are not permitted to use technology during recess and lunch. We are also asking students not to use technology in open areas during non-instructional times.
Certain behaviours will be considered unacceptable, including but not limited to:
- threatening behavior towards others (i.e. swearing, hurtful remarks, gossiping, inappropriate gestures)
- physical altercations of any kind
- continuous repetitive disruptive behavior
- defiance towards teaching staff
- theft, vandalism, or mistreatment of school or others personal property
- dressing in clothing which is inappropriate for an elementary school and learning (i.e. not conforming with established health and safety requirements for the intended activity;representing or promoting alcohol or drugs; disrespectful language; depicting or promoting violence, racism, sexism or discrimination; and intimidating to others.
- teasing and/or bullying, on or off school grounds, including telephone, computer and e-mail messages
At Eric Langton we respect and adhere to the Human Rights Code and therefore prohibit any and all discrimination based on the following:
- race,
- colour,
- ancestry,
- place of origin,
- religion,
- marital status,
- family status,
- physical or mental disability,
- sex,
- sexual orientation, and
- age
Any language (oral or written) or behaviour that deliberately degrades, denigrates, labels, stereotypes or incites hatred, prejudice, discrimination or harassment towards students or employees on the basis of their real and or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, appearance, capacity, disability, colour, ethnicity, or religion will not be tolerated.
During non-instructional times students are expected to:
- enter and exit the school by assigned doors and refrain from loitering in hallways or washrooms
- follow recess and lunch hour school rules and listen to supervisors
Expectations for student conduct for younger students differ from those for older students as they do for students with special needs who are unable to meet expectations due to a disability. It is expected that as students move through successive grades, become older and more mature that they will be more socially responsible.