Victor Mager School Code of Conduct

Our Beliefs

At Victor Mager School, we believe:

• Students demonstrate expected behaviours when they have the skills, support, and opportunities to do so.
• Behaviour is a form of communication and may reflect unmet needs, lagging skills, or difficulty coping with a situation.
• Our role is to teach, support, and create conditions for success.
• Student dignity, safety, belonging, and positive relationships guide our responses to behaviour.

Our Values

At Victor Mager School, we strive to:

• Be Respectful
• Be Responsible
• Be Safe
• Be Kind
• Be Inclusive
• Be Ready to Learn

Shared Expectations

Students will:

• Treat others with dignity and respect.
• Follow school and classroom expectations.
• Use appropriate language, actions, and technology.
• Learn and work safely.
• Respect personal and school property.
• Contribute positively to the school community.

Staff will:

• Foster safe, caring, and inclusive learning environments.
• Teach and model expected behaviours.
• Build positive relationships with students and caregivers.
• Support student growth through proactive and responsive practices.

Caregivers are encouraged to:

• Support their child's learning and well-being.
• Encourage respectful and responsible behaviour.
• Communicate concerns respectfully and collaboratively.
• Partner with the school to support student success.

Behaviours Requiring School Intervention

The following behaviours are not acceptable and will result in school intervention:

• Bullying (behaviour that causes harm or creates a negative, unsafe, or unwelcoming environment for another person or group, including in-person, online, or AI-generated behaviour).
• Physical, verbal, psychological, or sexual abuse.
• Discrimination, harassment, or intimidation.
• Possession, use, or being under the influence of alcohol, cannabis, or illicit drugs.
• Possession of a weapon or replica weapon.
• Gang-related activity.
• Threats toward self or others.
• Significant vandalism, theft, or property damage.
• Misuse of technology that impacts the safety, dignity, or well-being of others.

School responses will consider student age, developmental level, individual circumstances, safety concerns, and opportunities for learning and growth.

Responsible Use of Technology

Students are expected to use technology responsibly by:

• Using digital tools for educational purposes.
• Respecting the privacy and dignity of others.
• Using the internet, social media, and digital platforms appropriately.
• Following divisional expectations regarding cell phones, artificial intelligence, and personal electronic devices.

Resolution of Concerns

Families are encouraged to contact the classroom teacher or appropriate staff member if questions or concerns arise. School administration will work collaboratively with students, caregivers, and staff to resolve concerns and support positive outcomes.