Code of Conduct

Students are expected to: 

• Attend school regularly, be on time and bring required supplies and completed assignments.
• Strive for academic excellence through active participation in learning opportunities and school activities.
• Show common courtesy, kindness and respect to all.  Be respectful, responsible, and safe.
• Be inclusive of others in the classroom and on the playground.
• Enter and exit the building through assigned doors.
• Check in at the office when arriving late.
• Develop and use decision making skills appropriate for their developmental stages.
• Solve problems peacefully through discussion or by seeking adult assistance.
• Accept responsibility for their words and actions and strive to repair harm and restore relationships.
• Demonstrate a sense of pride and respect for school property.
• Dress appropriately for classes, activities and weather. No underwear as outerwear. 
• Follow the Code of Conduct to the best of their ability without being asked.

Staff members are expected to: 

• Act in a professional manner.
• Act as a team member, participating in professional development opportunities and activities of the school.
• Establish and maintain a positive, caring and inclusive learning environment.
• Adhere to, follow, and implement the Safe and Caring Policy and the Inclusive Education Policy.
• Respect and use student preferred pronouns
• Adhere to Winnipeg School Division policies regarding curriculum, assessment and communication.
• Provide learning opportunities for students as prescribed by The Winnipeg School Division and Manitoba Education & Advanced Learning.
• Respect confidential information about students, families and staff.
• Provide a respectful work environment.
• Follow the divisional and school Code of Conduct.
• Assist students in resolving conflicts peacefully and use the Code of Conduct to encourage appropriate behavior.
• Adhere to expectations set out by MTS, WTA, and WSD

Staff and Students are expected to: 

• Follow WSD policies regarding appropriate use of the Internet, social media, text messaging, instant messaging, websites, digital cameras, and cell phones (including those equipped with cameras).   Accessing, uploading, downloading, sharing or distribution of information or material that the School Board has determined to be objectionable or not in keeping with the maintenance of a positive school environment is prohibited.  

School Expectations 

Be Respectful of yourself, others and the environment.

Be Responsible; Be kind, inclusive, tolerant and understanding.

Be a Learner; Be prepared to work and learn; take pride in your work and strive to do your best.

Be Safe; Listen to others and keep your hands and feet to yourself. 

• Bullying or abusing any person physically, sexually, psychologically or orally—in writing, on social media or otherwise—is unacceptable. 
• Discriminating based on ancestry, nationality, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, gender-determined characteristics, sexual orientation, marital/family status, source of income, political views or affiliation, physical or mental ability is in violation of the Manitoban Human Rights Code and is unacceptable. 
• Smoking, using, possessing or being under the influence of alcohol or illicit drugs at school is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. 
• Gang involvement or gang insignia will not be tolerated anywhere on École LaVérendrye grounds. 
• Weapons of any kind (including toy weapons) will not be tolerated on school sites or WSD property.   
• Pupils and staff must adhere to The Winnipeg School Division’s policies respecting the appropriate use of electronic mail and the Internet, including the prohibition of material that the Division has determined to be objectionable. 

Families can help the school by: 

• Reviewing the Code of Conduct at home.
• Helping their children develop a positive attitude towards learning and a respect for peers and school staff.
• Maintaining up-to-date information in the school including addresses, phone numbers (home and work), medical, etc.
• Supporting the school when they can.
• Supporting the school in daily communication with their children and other members of the community.
• Ensuring regular and timely attendance.
• Ensuring their children are prepared for learning by being rested, nourished, and dressed appropriately for classes and outdoor activities, and informing the school of any support they need.
• Ensuring their children are prepared for learning by having necessary supplies and completed homework.
• Demonstrating respect towards the children, staff and other parents.
• Referring concerns to the teachers or school administration.
• Following established procedures for dealing with concerns (see rest of code of conduct).
• Attending all meetings, parent-teacher and student led conferences and school events.
• Supporting the École LaVérendrye Parent Community Council.
• Supporting the fundraising efforts of the school and the parent council.
• Following the Winnipeg School Division’s respectful environment policy.
• Following the School Code of Conduct and the WSD Code of Conduct.

Appealing Disciplinary Decisions 

If parents have questions about or wish to appeal disciplinary decisions, they are invited to speak to the adult who disciplined the child or the child’s teacher. If parents are not satisfied, please contact the school administration, and if still not satisfied contact their Family of Schools Assistant Superintendent (Shelley Warkentin).

Students’ Jobs  

Students will demonstrate their desire to be an active member of École LaVérendrye by being responsible, being respectful, being safe, and being a good learner.

Accidents & Mistakes Do Happen 

Accidents happen every day at school. Typically, students who have accidents do two things - they apologize immediately and help the other student involved. Most often accidents are corrected without assistance from adults.

Children Make Mistakes 

From time-to-time children make mistakes based upon poor choices or impulsive behaviour. When this occurs students will be expected to take responsibility for their actions and participate in finding a solution. Some children can fix their mistakes independently, while others require adult (school staff or parental) assistance to resolve their mistake with the others involved. There may or may not be additional actions taken by the school staff when mistakes are made. Consequences depend upon several factors including, but not limited to, the student’s age and developmental level, the severity of the misconduct, the student’s history of misconduct, and the student’s ability to understand her/his actions. 

Consequences range from a warning to parent/school conferences, to a reset, and occasionally, to a suspension.  

Occasionally, after children resolve an issue at school (with the assistance of an adult), parents expect more from the solution. If parents find themselves in that situation, please contact the adult who assisted the child for more information about the process that was used in determining the resolution.

 
For Parents / Guardians 

The conduct of parents/guardians in schools is governed by Board policies and provincial and federal legislation. Consequences for inappropriate behavior may include a verbal warning, restricted access to the school or other consequences as defined by law.