1. Student Rights/Expectations

Students have the right to:

• The most appropriate education possible while being exposed to a variety of activities that will nurture and challenge for individual growth and maturity.

• Develop the skills, attitudes, understanding, and values necessary to become responsible citizens.

• Learn in a setting that is safe, non-threatening, and conducive to learning.

• Be treated with respect, dignity, and tolerance.

• Receive programming and support to meet each individual’s specific need.

• Be informed of the rules, processes and procedures they are expected to abide by.

Students shall be expected to:

• Attend school regularly and punctually.

• Participate fully to the best of their ability

• Be prepared for all classes by bringing the required materials and completed assignments.

• Complete all schoolwork missed due to absence from school.

• Respect and treat others with dignity, tolerance, and courtesy.

• Show respect for school property and personal property of others.

• Accept responsibility for their actions and show self-discipline.

• Follow school rules and procedures.

• Resolve conflict in positive and non-violent ways.

• Be accountable to staff for their conduct during regular school hours and during school activities.

2. Staff Rights and Expectations

Staff members have the right to:

• Perform their duties in an atmosphere of respect, dignity, tolerance and co-operation.

• Be able to communicate openly and honestly with students, parents, and other staff members.

• Expect support and leadership from Administration.

• Expect parents and community to contribute to the educational process.

Staff members are expected to:

• Diligently and faithfully perform all duties and functions assigned and assumed.

• View each student as unique and important to society.

• Plan and organize learning activities with due regard for individual differences, abilities, and needs.

• Assist students to achieve individual potential.

• Maintain firm but fair discipline to maximize learning for all.

3. Parent’s/Guardian’s Rights and Expectations

Parents have the right to:

• Know that staff will teach the required curricula to the best of their ability.

• Receive timely and appropriate feedback from the staff regarding student behavior and progress.

• Expect that students will receive fair and consistent treatment.

• Expect the school to provide a positive learning environment that is orderly, safe, and challenging.

• Have school processes and relevant information clearly communicated to them.

Parents shall be expected to:

• Encourage regular and punctual attendance.

• Maintain open communication with staff.

• Monitor homework and attendance.

• Provide the student with the support so vital to their success.

• Become actively and directly involved in the educational process.

BOARD APPROVED:

August 30, 2007

NEW POLICY _______

REPLACES POLICY ____X ___

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