CODE OF CONDUCT

Easy Learning Path will not tolerate any behavior that jeopardizes the emotional well-being or physical safety of members of the school community.

Easy Learning Path has a set Code of Conduct Policy and specifies the mandatory consequences for student actions that do not comply with these standards. The intent of the Code is to create a safe learning environment that promotes “responsibility, respect, civility and academic excellence”. The standards of behaviors apply not only to students, but also to all individuals involved with the school – parents/guardians, volunteers, teachers and other staff members – whether they are on school property or at school-authorized events or activities.

At the same time, the decision to discipline a student is a serious matter and will not be imposed lightly. The mitigating circumstances set out when expulsion and suspension is not mandatory give school administrators needed flexibility to exercise appropriate discretion to ensure that fairness and common sense are used in applying consequences. In addition, the principal has the authority to consider the student’s history and other appropriate circumstances when determining the type and duration of a suspension or expulsion.

Easy Learning Path supports the Safe School Policy. A safe and secure environment for all who enter Easy Learning Path is important to us.

Harassment and physical, verbal (oral or written), sexual or psychological abuse; bullying; or discrimination on the basis of race, faith, gender, socio-economic status, ability, age, sexual orientation, or any other attribute is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.

Students must demonstrate commitment to the learning process by coming to class prepared to learn and contribute to a positive and orderly learning environment.

Students must practice honesty and integrity by not participating in or encouraging plagiarism. Misrepresentation of original work, lying, cheating, theft of evaluation instruments, and use of unauthorized aids or false representation of identity is not permitted.

Students shall conduct themselves in a responsible manner and be respectful, courteous and considerate of others.

Students will not have in possession weapons, replica weapons, laser pens, sharp objects on school property. All cellular phones and electronic pagers must be turned off during classes, otherwise they will be confiscated.

Students shall not use, have in possession, or be under the influence of alcohol or drugs on school property.

Students must not wear or use any apparel, accessory or symbol that has been identified as posing either a threat to the safety/well-being of the wearer, those around them or that interferes with learning. Inappropriate apparel includes, but is not restricted to, logos with sayings and pictures that address/display: sexual content, substance abuse, violence, profanity, and inappropriate references to nationality, race or gender. Hats or other forms of head cover are not to be worn except for religious reasons.

Students shall not invite visitors to the school (other than parents/legal guardians) unless permission is given prior to the expected arrival by the administration of the school.

Students shall not smoke on school area, and the buildings.

When using electronic resources, students must demonstrate appropriate on-line conduct and refrain from improper or unethical use of technology, including computer hacking. Internet use for any purpose, which is contrary to the intent of the school’s Code of Conduct, is strictly prohibited. This includes all forms of violence, threats and harassment directed at the staff, students or school. This applies to school, work and home Internet use.

The Code and Statement of Conduct applies when visiting other schools for school authorized events. This includes co-curricular activities and field trips and may be applied to any other activities associated with the school.

It is mandatory that a student be suspended from his or her school and from engaging in all school-related activities if the student commits any of the following infractions while he or she is at school or is engaged in a school-related activity:

• Uttering a threat to inflict serious bodily harm on another person.
• Possessing alcohol or illegal drugs.
• Being under the influence of alcohol.
• Swearing at a teacher or another person in a position of authority.
• Committing an act of vandalism that causes extensive damage to school property at the student’s school or to property located on the premises of the student’s school.
• Engaging in another activity that, under a policy of the board, is one for which a suspension is mandatory.

The minimum duration of a mandatory suspension is one school day and the maximum duration is 20 days. It is mandatory that a student be expelled if the student commits any of the following infractions while he or she is at school or is engaged in a school-related activity:

• Possessing a weapon, including possessing a firearm
• Using a weapon to cause or to threaten bodily harm to another person
• Committing physical assault on another person that causes bodily harm requiring treatment by a medical practitioner
• Committing sexual assault
• Trafficking in weapons or illegal drugs
• Committing robbery
• Giving alcohol to a minor

ONLINE CONDUCT

Easy Learning Path provides computers and connections for the use of students and staff for educational purposes. All of the rules of Easy Learnin Path apply when using its computers and connections. This On-Line Conduct applies specifically to the use of computers and connections provided by Access. Access has the right to monitor the use of all of its computers and connections.

Personal Online Safety Never give information out on the network that someone could use to find you in person.

Never give out information about anyone else unless you have their permission and you know that the information will not be used to harm them.

Never share your personal password with anyone.

Do not try to impersonate someone else or use another person’s account on the network.

If a message, a picture or anything else you see on the computer makes you uncomfortable, tell your teacher immediately.

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS

WORK ETHIC

STUDENTS SHOULD:

• Come to class prepared with notebook, pen, pencil and texts.
• Work cooperatively with peers.
• Work independently without direct teacher supervision
• Strive for excellence in daily work.
• Work to potential.
• Manage time well.
• Ask for help when help is needed.
• Complete work neatly and in an organized manner.
• Take responsibility for work missed during absences.
• Complete assignments on time.
• Work cooperatively with teachers.

• Be polite to teachers and fellow students.
• Pay attention and listen when others are talking.
• Answer questions and participate in discussion in a respectful manner.
• Regard the classroom as their place of work and keep it neat.
• Have the teacher’s permission to leave the room.
• Avoid day dreaming, idle conversation, and other distractions.
• Get along well with others.
• Provide reasonable explanations.
• Behave in a mature fashion.
• Be an asset to the class.
• Use appropriate language.