The Hudson’s Hope School Code of Conduct includes a Behaviour Matrix that has been developed with input from students, staff-members and parents. It is reviewed annually as part of our School Improvement Plan.
This Code of Conduct supports the purposes of the Human Rights Code to foster an environment where students are free from harm, have clear expectations of acceptable behavior that are held and met, and where all members feel they belong.
Hudson’s Hope School is a safe, positive, respectful learning environment where students and staff are able to express themselves, and feel safe.The school promotes the values expressed in BC Human Rights code respecting the rights of all individuals in accordance with the law. The school will treat seriously, behaviour or communication that discriminates based on race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, gender, sexual orientation or age.
Hudson’s Hope School expects a learning environment with limited distractions and the responsible use of digital technology. It recognizes the research that shows that frequent cellphone interruptions in the classroom, social media platforms with addictive algorithms and an increasing level of cyberbullying and online exploitation of young people, are having a negative impact on instruction, learning, and student mental health.
Definition
“Personal Internet-Connected Devices” include, but are not limited to, cell phones, tablet computers, smartwatches, and portable video game systems.
Guidelines/Principles:
Students will have access to school/district-owned technology at an age-appropriate level that supports learning and the development of digital technology skills and digital citizenship.
As outlined in an Individual Education Plan (IEP), Learning Support Plan (LSP), or health plan, schools will exempt specific students from restrictions on the use of personal internet-connected devices when they are needed for full inclusion in a specific learning activity.
At the elementary school level, the use of and access to personal internet-connected devices will not be permitted at any time during the school day.
At a minimum, access to and the use of, personal internet-connected devices at the middle and secondary levels will not be permitted during instructional time. At the teacher’s discretion, an exemption may be made when the use of such devices supports a specific curricular objective and is part of instructional planning.
The security and storage of personal internet-connected devices is the sole responsibility of the owner/user. The District assumes no responsibility for the safety, security, loss, repair or replacement of such devices.