When Serious Misconduct Occurs (Possible 10-Day Suspension / Reassignment / Expulsion)

• The Principal will immediately stop the incident.
• Students will have an opportunity to explain what happened.
• If misconduct may result in reassignment or expulsion, parents will be notified as soon as possible (first time: YELLOW CARD).
• The Principal may ask the student for a written statement.
• If the behaviour involves violence, parents will be notified through a PINK CARD.
• Parents will be informed clearly about the offence and next steps.

Suspension

• Students may be suspended for up to 10 days, depending on the severity of the offence.
• During suspension, students may not participate in any school activity and may be required to attend an intervention session.
• Work will be provided and must be completed and returned.
• Parents must collect assignments or arrange for another student to bring them.
• A student posing immediate danger or disruption will receive a RED CARD and be removed from school at once.
• Parents will be notified and given a chance to respond promptly.

When a Student Is Suspended, the School Will:

• Inform the student of the suspension.
• Make every effort to notify parents and arrange the child’s return home.
• Send written notice (same day or next day) detailing the reason and duration of the suspension.

Additional Consequences

• Students returning from suspension or facing expulsion may have continuing behavioural expectations.
• Completing missed work and showing knowledge of lessons demonstrates readiness to rejoin the school community.

Authorized Disciplinary Measures

• Private counselling or admonition
• After-school detention (with parent notification)
• Temporary suspension of privileges: parking, senior privileges, teams, clubs, and activities

Authorized Interventions

• Re-teaching expected behaviour
• Student–teacher conference
• Parent conference
• Parent shadowing the student for a day
• Peer mediation
• Behaviour contract
• Conflict resolution with a counsellor

Conduct on School Buses

General Standards

Bus transportation is an extension of the school day.

The same behaviour expectations apply on the bus, at bus stops, and during travel.

• Students must respect the driver’s authority.
• Remain seated, keep voices low, and avoid blocking aisles.
• No smoking, yelling, pushing, fighting, bullying, or unsafe behaviour.
• No extending hands, heads, or objects outside the window.
• Drivers may report misconduct; serious behaviour may result in loss of bus privileges.

Expected Discipline on the Bus

• Drivers may recommend suspension of bus privileges for repeated misbehaviour.
• The Principal makes final decisions.
• During suspension, parents must arrange transportation.
• Drivers may remove a student only if safety is at risk.
• All incidents must be reported to the Principal.
• Bus vandalism may lead to disciplinary action.

Student Conduct on the Bus — Students Must:

• Obey and respect the bus driver.
• Go directly to a seat and stay seated.
• Never tamper with emergency exits.
• Not slap, shout, wave at vehicles, or throw objects.
• Carry only safe, unbreakable items that fit on their lap.
• Not share, sell, or consume food or drinks.
• Provide a parent’s written request (approved by the Principal) for alternate routes.

Leaving the Bus — Students Must:

• Stay seated until the bus stops completely.
• Exit calmly and safely.
• Cross roads only after the driver signals it is safe.
• Leave the bus stop only when safe.

Kindergarten students must be met by a parent, guardian, or sibling in Grade VII or above; otherwise, they will be returned to school.