I. Vision

Creighton School Division 111 has incorporated a system-wide Code of Conduct that develops a culture of shared expectations and common understanding that all students, parents/guardians, and staff will use when dealing with behavior and conduct problems that may arise. This process will allow children to learn in a safe, challenging and responsive school setting. This code emphasizes a positive school climate, the general needs of society, and the rights, responsibilities, and duties of people.

The Code recognizes that there are necessary and relevant expectations for students in the school. The Code outlines realistic and effective consequences for behavior that does not meet expectations. The focus is on prevention (by understanding of inappropriate conduct) and restoration (by repairing relationships damaged by mistakes).

II. School Goals

Creighton Community School is guided by the following principles as outlined in our Mission Statement. Education is a SHARED responsibility among students, staff, Board of Education, parents, and community. Students must be provided a comprehensive and relevant education based on individual needs with appropriate support so that all may learn to their maximum potential.

We are all responsible for making Creighton Community School an environment that is clean, safe, secure, and successful. Everyone must be treated with dignity, tolerance, respect and fairness within a framework of rights and responsibilities.

III. Processes and Procedures

Students need to be encouraged to develop self-discipline and learn to make responsible decisions. Self-discipline can and should be encouraged in students on a daily basis by every staff member. However, there is also a need for systematic, school-wide processes to recognize proper behavior and to correct improper behavior.

The process will emphasize the recognition of positive behavior. This process will also emphasize the correcting of misbehavior and providing support for the student while maintaining the integrity and positive atmosphere of the school.

BOARD APPROVED:

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NEW POLICY _______

REPLACES POLICY _________

LEGAL REFERENCE ________