Week of June 3 – June 7, 2019

Ridgemount Families,

We apologize for the delay in posting the Week at a Glance as there were some techinical difficutlies. A reminder that this Friday is a PA day so there is no school for students. Also a reminder that as the weather warms up and we approach the busy month of June we are encouraging students to hydrate with water on a regular basis and to follow our school’s dress code, behaviour and safety code listed below.

STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOUR, RESPECT, CIVILITY AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP

 All members of the school community including trustees, Board employees, students, parents, School Council members, visitors, volunteers, contractors, community members on school premises, while on school buses, at school related events or activities, or in any other circumstances that could have an impact on the climate of the school must:

 

1. Respect and comply with all applicable federal, provincial, and municipal laws;
2. Respect and model HWDSB Character Education attributes and comply with the Equity Policy and other Board policies;
3. Demonstrate honesty and integrity;
4. Respect differences in people, their ideas, and their opinions;
5. Treat one another with dignity and respect at all times, and especially when there is disagreement;
6. Respect and treat others fairly, regardless of, for example, race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability;
7. Respect the rights of others;
8. Show proper care and regard for school property and the property of others;
9. Take appropriate measures to help those in need;
10. Seek assistance from a member of the school staff, if necessary, to resolve conflict peacefully;
11. Respect all members of the school community, especially persons in positions of authority;
12. Respect the need of others to work in an environment that is conducive to learning and teaching; and/or
13. Not swear at a teacher or at another person in a position of authority.

SAFETY:All members of the school community must not:

Engage in any bullying behaviours including cyber bullying;

1. Commit sexual assault;
2. Traffic weapons or illegal drugs;
3. Give drugs or alcohol to a minor;
4. Commit theft or robbery (theft with violence);
5. Be in possession of any weapon, including firearms;
6. Utter a threat or use any object to threaten or intimidate another person;
7. Cause injury to any person with an object;
8. Be in possession of, or be under the influence of, or provide others with alcohol or illegal drugs;
9. Inflict or encourage others to inflict mental or bodily harm on another person;
10. Engage in propaganda and other forms of behaviour motivated by hate or bias; and/or
11. Commit an act of vandalism that causes extensive damage to school property or to property located on the premises of the school.

 

DISCIPLINARY PROCESS

In teaching self-discipline and responsibility, we engage the students in a problem-solving process that examines their behaviour and explores alternatives resulting in more appropriate behaviour.

• The classroom teacher will discuss the situation with the student and try to reach an understanding. An appropriate consequence may be given.
• If the problem continues, a meeting will be held between the student and the principal, VP or designate with teacher input or presence.
• Parents/guardians will be notified of ongoing problem behaviour. Further problem solving may involve school personnel such as a special education staff, social worker, public health nurse or other professional resource people such as the family physician or a child care worker.
• The principal, VP or designate may withdraw a child from the classroom setting for part of the day. This withdrawal may constitute a time-out, or in more serious cases, an in-school suspension.  In the more serious situations, parents will be notified and invited to participate in the problem-solving process.
• In extreme cases, students may be suspended or expelled from school. The student’s past behaviour will be considered and communication with parent(s) will occur.
• Disciplinary action may be taken at any stage of the disciplinary process.

 

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

Students who fail to live up to the “school’s expectations” and “pupil responsibilities” will be subjected to specific consequences and/or disciplinary actions.

These may include:

• Written analysis of the situation including solution and future action (could be in the form of a Discipline Report or Problem Solving form) *
• Loss of privileges
• Withdrawal from the classroom setting
• Interview with student
• Detention
• Community service within school setting
• Withdrawal from extra-curricular activities
• Removal from bus
• Verbal or written apology
• Parental involvement (note, discipline report or problem solving form* to be signed, a phone call and/or interview)
• Replacement of lost or damaged articles – Restitution
• Suspension
• Expulsion
• Police involvement
• Any combination of the above

 

DRESS CODE, HATS, GUM, AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

DRESS CODE

Students, staff and volunteers are expected to wear appropriate clothing that covers the body as well as undergarments. The wearing of clothing that portrays any suggestion of violence, weapons, discrimination, vulgar or profane language, harassment or drug use (including alcohol and smoking) is not acceptable.  Short skirts, dresses and shorts (less than arms length), muscle shirts, and halter-tops, spaghetti straps (less than three fingers), see through clothing, and clothing that reveals, cleavage, abdomen and back when standing or sitting are considered inappropriate.  Bandanas are not to be worn.  Students are expected to follow these expectations.   Students will be expected to make suitable changes if they are in violation of any of these items, if available and/or may be sent home.

Please review the Week At Glance below for a list of this weeks events at Ridgemount:

Week at a Glance June 3-June 7 2019

Thanks and have a great week everyone!

Mr. Carey – Principal & Mme Kucic – Vice Principal