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All members of the school community must adhere
to the Code of Student Behaviour
PREAMBLE:
Student behaviour is a three-way responsibility: for the student, to
know what is expected of him/her; for the teacher, to establish
clear, fair and consistent guidelines for student conduct in the
classroom; for administrators, to assist teachers and students in
adhering to these guidelines.
THE EDUCATIONAL PROJECT OF PCHS IS BASED ON RESPECT
DISCIPLINARY RATIONALE
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Aims
to teach and guide students towards responsible, respectful
behaviour.
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Disciplinary measures are expected to support and promote
student awareness of their behaviour and the more appropriate
choices available to them.
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The school has the prerogative to assign detentions.
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Once a detention is assigned, parents should ensure that their
children have adequate means of transportation home.
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Parents will be notified if students are removed from class as a
disciplinary measure and sent to the Planning Room.
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Consequences may include the following chores: washing cafeteria
tables; sweeping floors, hallways, entrances; washing desks,
lockers, wall, yard work; community work at large.
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The school disciplinary measures take priority over after-school
activities and responsibilities, lessons, jobs.
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Repetitive wrongful behaviour will lead to
cumulative/consecutive sanctions.
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Students who are suspended from school may not return unless
accompanied by parents. In all cases, parents are advised in
writing and by telephone. Communication with the Administrator
must take place in order to discuss conditions for re-entry to
school.
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When expulsion and/ or transfer is being recommended, parents
will be asked to attend a meeting with the Principal and they
will receive full details of the recommendation in writing.
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All expulsion recommendations will be forwarded to the office of
the Assistant Director General. Parents are entitled to a
hearing with the Assistant Director General before the case is
brought before the Commissioners.
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The
Lester B. Pearson School Board has a strict policy
regarding violence.
Minor violations of this code of behaviour will be handled by the classroom teacher who will
use measures of support and encouragement such as:
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a conference between teacher and student
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teacher contact with the student’s parents/guardian
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detention with the teacher
Repeated or major violation will result in a Conduct Report to the Grade Level Administrator.
Disciplinary sanctions will be applied. These may take a variety of forms:
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Letter to parents/guardian
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Planning Room (every attempt will be made to contact the parent)
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Parent/Student/Grade Level Administrator conference
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Pedagogical day
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Community Service
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Out-of-School suspension (O.S.S.)
Disciplinary sanctions are graded and applied according to the severity of the infraction, its frequency or both.
Out of school suspension is applied when the student’s conduct is such that his or her continued presence in the
classroom or in the school is very problematic and is interfering with the education of his / her peers.
During an Out-of-School Suspension, the student is denied access to the school and the educational services offered therein.
During Out-of-School Suspension, the student is denied access to social, athletic and other extra-curricular activities even if
they take place after regular school hours. The administration will not hesitate to refer serious offenders to the police.
In addition, the School Board has the power to levy extended suspensions and to expel students from school.
STUDENT RIGHTS
Students are entitled to:
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a meaningful education.
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a challenging and positive learning environment.
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freedom from physical and verbal harassment.
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be disciplined in a respectful and humane way.
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feel free to report incidents of harassment.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES Students must:
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know and obey the school rules.
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be courteous, punctual, and cooperative
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respect school property.
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not disrupt the educational progress of others.
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respect the rights of others.
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be responsible for making up work when classes are missed.
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strive for their personal best in all courses.
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Use the Agenda Book to organize their work and study.
TEACHER RIGHTS Teachers are entitled to:
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expect reasonable, appropriate behaviour in the classroom.
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support from the Administration in the performance of their duties.
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Cooperation and respect from all students in the carrying out of their duties in or out of the classroom.
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Cooperation, support, and collaboration from parents.
TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Teachers must:
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ensure the rights and responsibilities of students.
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contact parents or guardians when necessary.
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plan and conduct an appropriate program.
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establish clear, consistent, and fair guidelines for their students.
PARENT / GUARDIAN RIGHTS
Parents/Guardians are entitled to:
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know the objectives and method of evaluation of the Curriculum.
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receive regular communication from school.
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confer with teachers or administrators regarding concerns for their child.
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Receive cooperation and support from the school
PARENT / GUARDIAN RESPONSIBILITIES Parents/Guardian must:
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take an active interest in their child’s progress in school and discuss it with him/her.
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ensure the punctuality and daily attendance of their child.
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collaborate with the school in developing their child’s positive attitudes towards learning and responsible conduct.
Code of Student Behaviour
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1. Classroom Behaviour |
Consequences |
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Students
are expected to:
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strive
for their personal best in all courses.
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be on time.
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be
prepared with books and materials.
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do the
work expected of them.
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follow
the rules specified by the teacher.
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respect the rights of others.
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Teachers
measures, Parent conferences, Administrative detentions,
Contracts between the student and the school, outlining
expectations, ISS (In School Suspension) or OSS (Out of
School suspension). |
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2. Homework Assignments |
Consequences |
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Students
are expected to complete all assignments to the best of
their ability. Neglect of homework and assignments will
not be tolerated. |
Teachers measures, Parent conferences,
Contracts between the student and the school outlining
expectations, Detentions, Enforced study hall,
Intervention Room and/or Course failure. |
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3. Respect for Others |
Consequences |
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The Lester
B. Pearson School Board has a strict policy regarding
violence.
Respect means that we treat others as we wish to be
treated.
The following are acts of disrespect:
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Name-calling, ridiculing, teasing, harassing,
threatening, spreading rumours or gossip, or any
other behaviour that may lessen the reputation of
another (This includes behaviour which is
perpetrated using computer technology or programs)
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Pushing, shoving or grabbing are signs of disrespect
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Public
displays of affection are considered inappropriate
and disrespectful to the school community
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Refusal to comply with teacher expectations is a
sign of disrespect
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Assault, taxing or uttering threats are criminal
offences
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Swearing or foul language will not be tolerated
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Cornering or blocking normal movements
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Verbal
disrespect can result in detentions, community
service, ISS or OSS
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Parents could be contacted
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All physical fights will result in OSS
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Act of disrespect will result in action being taken by Administration
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Serious acts of violence can result in a recommendation for expulsion
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Police will be contacted when serious injuries occur or criminal acts of physical violence, verbal harassment are suspected
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*See
Safe School Policy 2.7*
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4. Zero Tolerance |
Consequences |
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4.1
The following are not permitted at any time:
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4.2
Harassment of school personnel
The school will not tolerate any form of
harassment of its personnel, on or off school property
either verbal or physical or through computer
technology.
The following are some examples:
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Parents Notified
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Detention
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OSS
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- Students should
not wear clothing that promotes drug or alcohol use
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Students suspected of using drugs or alcohol (i.e.
suspected of being intoxicated)
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Students suspected of using drugs because he/she is
in an area where drugs are obviously being used or
possessing drug paraphernalia
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Name is given to Administration
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Parent is called to pick up child
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Warning is given and student is informed that a second referral will result in a 3 day suspension
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Third referral to administration - 5 day suspension and must be evaluated by a Drug Counsellor prior to return to school
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Evaluation by Drug Counsellor, Social Worker or other student service personnel
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6. Respect for Property |
Consequences |
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Students are expected to treat all property with respect
The following will not be tolerated:
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writing on furniture
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defacing school grounds, including lockers
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misuse of school books
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theft
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damaging of text or library books
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damaging of computer hardware/software
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Detentions
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Community service may be assigned for acts of disrespect towards the school environment.
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Recommendation for transfer.
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Students will be held responsible for the damages they cause.
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In case of theft: Police will be contacted. Expulsion may be recommended.
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7. Punctuality |
Consequences |
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Students are expected to arrive at school on time.
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Students who arrive late for school must submit a note from a parent providing a significant reason for the lateness.
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Students who arrive late must report to the office.
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Students who are late may be assigned detentions either during or after school.
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Persistent lateness may be followed by a case conference with the Administration, parents and the student and possible suspension.
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8. Expected Presence |
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Students are expected to attend all their classes. Early dismissals are to be avoided and will be considered if a
student becomes ill and parents have been notified
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Students who must leave the school during the day due to an appointment, must have a parental note specifying
the time and nature of the dismissal, which must be given to their TAG teacher
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Students must check out at the main office before leaving Middle School students are expected to remain on
school grounds during lunchtime and are not permitted to visit the shops across from
PCHS for any reason
during the day, 7:50 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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Students who leave the school during lunchtime are not covered under School Board insurance during that time
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Persistent, unauthorized absences will be reported to the Department of Youth Protection, as per the Education Act
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According to the Civil Code, Article 1459, parents are responsible for their child's behaviour at all times
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Middle School students found off school property during the lunch hour will be subject to severe sanctions
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Students who fail to check in or out are subject to detention(s) or other sanctions
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9. Corridor Behaviour |
Consequences |
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Students are expected to walk in an orderly manner
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Pushing, shoving, shouting or rowdy
conduct is not tolerated.
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10. Cafeteria Behaviour |
Consequences |
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Students are expected to eat in the cafeteria only.
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Students are strictly forbidden to eat in hallways, classrooms, stairways or the library
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Students are expected to clear their table area when finished and place all garbage in the appropriate containers
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Students are expected to demonstrate good manners and to be respectful and responsible in the cafeteria
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Students are not permitted to wear coats, jackets or carry backpacks when purchasing food
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Students may be assigned community service in the cafeteria
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Detentions may be assigned
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Students caught stealing from the cafeteria will be suspended and the police could be notified
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11. Lockers |
Consequences |
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Students are assigned a locker for the school year and are expected to keep this locker all year.
Students are strongly encouraged to purchase the new, more secure combination lock from the school bookstore.
Key locks are not to be used. Students are expected to keep their lockers clean and free of graffiti.
Students should avoid sharing their lock, lockers or combinations.
Students should be aware of the following regulations:
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Students are not permitted to return to their lockers during class time without a hall pass.
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Students cannot go to their lockers between period 1 and TAG.
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Middle School students may visit their lockers during the first 20 minutes of lunch.
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Students are not permitted to loiter in the locker areas.
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Eating or drinking in all locker areas is strictly forbidden
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The school has the right to inspect lockers if problems are suspected.
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12. Dress Code |
Consequences |
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Students are expected to dress appropriately for school according to the weather.
Hats, hoods, and bandanas are to be removed and placed in their lockers.
Students are not permitted to wear:
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Clothing with rude, vulgar, racist, sexist or violent slogans
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Clothing that reveals undergarments
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Inappropriately short shorts or skirts
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Clothing that reveals the midriff.
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Chains attached to garments
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Tube tops, sleeveless tops and tops with spaghetti straps
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Any clothing deemed inappropriate by the Administration
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Males must wear shirts with sleeves.
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Students will be asked to return
home or change
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Parents will be contacted
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Hats will be confiscated
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Other disciplinary sanctions may be
applied
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13. Smoking |
Consequences |
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According to the new law, PCHS has
been designated a non-smoking building and smoking is
forbidden for all students, staff and visitors. This ban
includes the entire school grounds. |
If a student is caught smoking parents
will be called, suspension will be applied and the
police may be called to issue a ticket |
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14. Items not Permitted in School |
Consequences |
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The following items should not be used in school and must be placed in lockers once a student arrives in school.
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Items will be confiscated from students
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The following items are allowed in school but are not permitted to be used during classes, TAG or in the Library.
Any images taken of individuals cannot be transmitted in any way without the expressed permission of that person.
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Discmans, MP3s, iPods, Cell Phones
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No electronic devices (i.e. cameras, recording devices, computers) may be used to invade / threaten personal
privacy or to disrupt the safe and secure learning environment
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Items will
be confiscated by the teacher and brought to the office.
Refusal to give the teacher the electronic device is
considered insubordination and grounds for suspension |
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