Flex Academy Codes of Conduct
Flex Academy Codes of conduct, terms and definitions
- Athletics Code of Conduct
- Flex Academy Code of Conduct
- Foundations (K-5) Behaviour Management
- Innovations (Gr. 6-12) Behaviour Management
Athletics Code of Conduct
Rationale
Our aim is to have Athletics be a meaningful part of students' school experience and
our school community as a whole. As such, we uphold strong values within for our sports teams
and fans.
The Athletics Code of conduct can be found here, and here is where you can find information on concussions.
For more information visit: https://gofirebirds.ca
Flex Academy Code of Conduct
Purpose & Rationale
The Flex Academy Code of Conduct outlines our expectations of members of the Flex Community. It is built around the characteristics outlined in the Flex Learner, Teacher and Staff profiles and our school’s Core Values.
Definitions
“Flex Community” or “the Community” refers to staff, teachers, contractors, students and parents enrolled at or working for Flex.
“Abusive behaviour” refers to acts directed towards members of the Community that are deemed threatening, demeaning, disrespectful or contradictory to the core values and characteristics outlined on this page.
Our Commitment to You
All Flex staff and contractors commit to treating members of the Flex Community with respect and in alignment with our core values of Relationship, Integrity, Flexibility and Academic Success and the characteristics outlined in our Teacher and Staff profiles. As a school, we are committed to ensuring Flex is a safe, supportive, and inclusive school.
Members of our staff and contractors who act in a manner that contradicts this commitment may be subject to discipline as outlined in the Student Discipline policy.
Our Expectations of Students
We expect students to treat members of the Flex Community with respect and in alignment with our core values and the characteristics outlined in the Learner profile. In addition, students must adhere to the policies and guidelines provided through SOPHIE and by teachers. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action based on the severity and frequency of the behaviour as outlined in the Student Discipline policy.
Our Expectations of Parents
We expect parents to treat members of the Flex Community with respect and in alignment with our core values. Flex has a zero-tolerance policy with regard to abusive behaviour towards members of the Community and reserves the right to withdraw students from the school if a parent is found to be treating members of the Community with disrespect or counter to our core values.
Our Expectations of All Members
Communication
We expect and promote open, honest communication so that all members of the Flex Community feel safe and valued at Flex events.
All members of the Community are asked to share with an Flex teacher or staff member about any behaviour that does not align with the expectation laid out in this code of conduct.
Face-to-Face
Whether online or in-person, students are expected to wear modest clothing and refrain from public displays of affection that are unsuitable for a group learning environment.
The possession or use of any form of weapon is prohibited at any Flex event.
Technology
Due to their potentially disruptive nature, personal media devices, such as phones or tablets, are not to be used during flex events unless approved by the event supervisors for the purpose of the activity or other approved reasons (e.g., medical).
Our Process to Resolve Incidents
Where violations of the code of conduct occur, flex leadership will work through the Student Discipline policy with those involved in the incident with the goal of restoring relationships and keeping the safety and security of all members of the Community at the forefront.
Foundations (K-5) Behaviour Management
Level 1 Behaviours Classroom Level Discipline |
Level 2 Behaviours Administration Level Discipline |
Level 3 Behaviours Administration Level Discipline |
Interruptions Minor Unkindness to other kids – faces, exclusion, etc. Physical Horseplay Minor Disrespect Minor Defiance Disrespectful language (teasing, etc) Dishonesty Irresponsible/Unsafe Choices Dress Code Violations (see DC policy) Minor misuse of technology Late for class after recess/lunch |
Repeated Level 1 Behaviours ** Inappropriate Language (swearing, etc) Threatening Behaviour Ongoing Defiance Truancy (absent from class without reason) Digital Misuse of Technology ** Contact will be made with parents to try to resolve the situation before a student is referred for Level 2 discipline |
Repeated Level 2 Behaviours Violent Act – hitting, shoving Extreme Threats/Threatening Language Abuse toward staff and school community Repeated Truancy Incidents |
Level 1 Tools |
Level 2 Tools |
Level 3 Tools |
Connect before you Correct Non-verbal & Verbal Cues Redirection Re-teach behavior Move within classroom Taken-aside Discussion Removal from Classroom Incident Form – sent home at the discretion of the teacher – always sent to Admin
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Reflection & Collaboration in making a plan to address/solve the undesirable behaviour between admin, teacher and parents Meeting (parents, admin, teacher, student) - Restoration (apologies etc) Loss of privileges fitting to the circumstance
Counselling |
Meeting (parents, admin, teacher, student) Counselling Restoration Suspension
Expulsion |
Innovations (Gr. 6-12) Behaviour Management
Behaviour Management Flowchart