The Code of Student Conduct sets standards of behaviour for students and members of the school community. The code of conduct supports a caring and safe school environment and creates a shared understanding of expectations of behaviour.
Students are expected to follow these rules of behaviour on school property and during Board or school sponsored events and activities. To enhance caring and safe school climates, positive 10 Emily Carr Secondary School student behaviour supports are provided and inappropriate behaviour is addressed using a progressive discipline approach that takes into account mitigating factors.
E.C.S.S. promotes responsibility, respect, civility, and academic excellence in a safe learning and teaching environment. All members of the school community have the right to be and feel safe. With this right comes the responsibility to be law-abiding citizens and to be accountable for actions that put at risk the safety of others or oneself. All members of the school community are to be treated with respect and dignity. The Code of Conduct applies to all members of the school community whether they are on school property, on neighbouring properties, on school buses, or at school-authorized events or activities.
Expectations
Students are to be treated with respect and dignity. In return, they demonstrate respect for themselves, for others, and for the responsibilities of citizenship through acceptable behaviour. Respect and responsibility are demonstrated when a student: comes to school prepared, on time, and ready to learn; completes homework, submits assignments on due dates, and is prepared for tests and examinations; shows respect for themselves, for others and for those in authority; refrains from bringing anything to school that may compromise the safety of others; and follows the rules, and takes responsibility for their own actions. Insults, disrespect, and other hurtful acts disrupt learning and teaching. Members of the school community have a responsibility to maintain an environment where conflict and difference can be addressed in a manner characterized by respect and civility.
Students will be expected to observe and be accountable to the Ontario Safe Schools Policy and the York Region District School Board Caring and Safe Schools Policy.