Students, parents or guardians, teachers and other staff members are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct at CanSTEM Education Private School Inc., whether they are on school property, on school buses or at school-authorized events or activities.

All members of the school community at CanSTEM Education Private School Inc. are to be treated with respect and dignity, especially persons in positions of authority. They are expected to use non-violent means to resolve conflict.  Physically aggressive behaviour is unacceptable.

The possession, use or threatened use of any object to injure another person is strictly forbidden and will result in immediate expulsion. CanSTEM Education Private School Inc. has also adopted a zero tolerance policy towards members of the school community who are in possession of, or under the influence of, or provide others with, alcohol or illegal drugs.

Insults, disrespect and other hurtful acts disrupt learning and teaching in a school community.  At CanSTEM Education Private School Inc., we all have a responsibility to maintain an environment where conflicts and differences can be addressed in a manner characterized by respect and civility.

CanSTEM Education Private School Inc., will attempt to provide and maintain a safe and supportive educational environment in which learning can occur. Protection of a person’s dignity and self-esteem is crucial and not negotiable.

All members of the CanSTEM Education Private School Inc., community, which includes students, staff and parents, will treat each other with respect in all interactions. Any actions determined to jeopardize the moral tone of the learning community including disrespectful, distasteful, abusive, & harassing comments made to any of our community members will not be tolerated and will be dealt with swiftly by the CanSTEM Education Private School Inc., Principal. Consequences may include, counseling, parental involvement, suspension, expulsions and/ or the involvement of the authorities.

CanSTEM Education commitment to safe, caring and respectful schools, we strive to establish a positive learning and working environment that recognizes the dignity and worth of every member of the district community. We work  diligently to provide secure surroundings where all members are safe and feel safe.

Respect, Civility and Responsible Citizenship :-

All school members must:

• Respect and comply with all applicable federal, provincial and municipal laws;
• Demonstrate honesty and integrity (i.e. avoidance of plagiarism);
• Respect differences in people, their ideas and opinions;
• Treat one another with dignity and respect at all times, and especially when there is disagreement;
• Respect and treat others fairly, regardless of ancestry, culture, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, language, physical and intellectual ability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status;
• Respect the rights of others;
• Employ non-violent means to resolve conflicts; Show proper care and regard for school property and the property of others;
• Adhere to administrative procedures with regard to the use of technology;
• Take appropriate measures to help those in need;
• Respect all members of the school community, especially persons in positions of authority;
• Respect the need of others to work in an environment that is conducive to learning and teaching; and
• Attend to responsibilities in a punctual manner.

Safety

All members of the school community must not:

• Engage in bullying behaviours;
• Commit sexual assault;
• Traffic in weapons or illegal drugs;
• Give alcohol to a minor;
• Commit robbery;
• Be in possession of any weapon, including firearms;
• Use any object to threaten or intimidate another person;
• Cause injury to any person with an. object;
• Be in possession of, or under the influence of, or provide others with alcohol or illegal drugs;
• Smoke on school premises; on school buses or in taxis; or on school outings, trips or excursions;
• Inflict or encourage others to inflict bodily harm on another person;
• Engage in hate propaganda and other forms of behaviour motivated by hate or bias; or
• Commit an act of vandalism that causes extensive damage to school property or to property located on the premises of the school.