Student Conduct
The student conduct guidelines are in line with the Alberta Education Act and the guidelines for student behaviour within Parkland School Division. Teachers are responsible for discipline in the classroom; however, all staff are expected to monitor student conduct and deal with situations that occur on school grounds. Parents are integral partners in managing student behaviour and will be informed whenever necessary to support school staff.
PLC School’s Student Code of Conduct
Our Student Code of Conduct exists to ensure that each student and staff member has access to a welcoming, caring, respectful and safe learning environment that respects diversity and fosters a sense of belonging.
The Code of Conduct ensures that our school promotes a culture of wellness that:
- Establishes and maintains a welcoming, caring, respectful, and safe learning environment for all students, staff, families and the greater community;
- Establishes and maintains an appropriate balance between individual and collective rights, freedoms, and responsibilities in the school community;
- Establishes and publishes expectations for student behavior while at school, at a school-related activity, or while engaging in an activity at any time that may have an impact on others in the school;
- Ensures that healthy environments exist in all schools that are free from fear, discrimination and harassment while promoting inclusive strategies to ensure that every student is treated with respect and dignity.
Parkland School Division is a place where exploration, creativity and imagination make learning exciting and where all learners aspire to reach their dreams.
In keeping with a commitment to the Alberta Human Rights Act and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, in the Parkland School Division everyone is accepted and experiences a sense of belonging. The Division supports the endeavors of staff, students, parents and the community to promote positive student behavior and conduct throughout our community of schools.
Expectations for Students
Prescott Learning Centre students are expected to demonstrate:
…Respect for Themselves
Students are expected to demonstrate respect towards themselves and their own property. No student in our school is old enough to legally purchase/ possess/use tobacco or alcohol products. It is illegal for them to purchase/ possess illicit drugs. Students in possession and/or using these substances will be held accountable.
…Respect for Others
Students are expected to demonstrate respect for others by being courteous and well mannered, being tolerant of others, being cooperative with school staff, using appropriate language, observing safe practices, and being accountable to all members of the school community. Harassment of others, in any form, will not be tolerated.
…Respect for the Space
Students are expected to respect and care for the property of others. Damage, theft, or misuse of school or personal property is unacceptable behaviour and students will be expected to pay or compensate for the damage. Students are expected to assist in keeping our school a place to be proud of that is safe and clean.
These expectations apply to and from the school, during the school day, as well as by electronic means. These also include both on-campus and off-campus activities (including, but not limited to, field trips and sporting events).
Students are expected to demonstrate this respect by:
- Attending class and being prepared for learning
- Dressing in a respectful manner that is appropriate for a learning environment of mixed ages and genders
- Using appropriate and respectful language
- Following school and classroom expectations
- Cooperating with and following directions of staff members
- Acting in a safe manner which does not threaten the emotional or physical safety of students or staff
- Remaining on school property during the school day, unless otherwise excused and/or signed out
- Showing consideration for personal and school property
- Helping to preserve the natural environment
- Reporting instances of bullying and refraining from bullying behaviours, whether in-person or online
The following commitments are essential to a successful school program and purposeful life:
- PLC students will pursue academic excellence and show respect for teaching and learning to the best of their ability.
- PLC students will promote responsibility, respect and kindness.
- PLC students will demonstrate strong positive character.
- PLC students will tolerate and honor all people including those who appear different from themselves.
- PLC students will treat all members of the school community with courtesy and respect. (Revised Sept. 2024)