Code of Conduct - Boundaries for Good Citizens
This policy outlines the code of conduct to promote a healthy and safe school environment at Pioneer School. Adherence is required for all students and parents.
Mission: Pioneer’s mission is to educate all students to the highest levels of academic achievement, to enable them to reach and expand their potential, and to prepare them to become productive, responsible, ethical, creative, and compassionate members of society. A disciplined environment is essential to achieving these ends.
Student Code of Conduct: This code of conduct promotes a healthy and safe school environment that encourages the academic, social, and emotional development of all students. Obedience to the code is a prerequisite of admission. Both parent and child must sign. Infractions will result in disciplinary measures, which ultimately could lead to expulsion without refund.
| Behavior | Description |
|---|---|
| Being late (tardy) | Without permission for school or class |
| Classroom interference | Interfering with orderly operation |
| Eating in class | Consuming food during class time |
| Smartphones | No smartphones on premises |
| Chewing gum | Chewing gum on premises |
| Leaving class | Without permission |
| Violent behavior | Behaving violently |
| Throwing objects | Throwing objects in class |
| Truancy | Staying off school without permission |
| Stealing | Stealing or attempting to steal |
| Uncooperative behavior | Being ill-mannered or uncooperative |
| Substance use | Smoking, drinking alcohol, taking drugs, or using solvents |
| Weapons | Using a weapon or any dangerous object |
| Arson threats | Setting fires, or threatening to set fires |
| Sexual harassment | Sexually harassing others |
| Pornography | Watching pornography |
| Property damage | Damaging personal or school property |
| Bullying | Bullying other students |
| Uniform violation | Not wearing the school uniform cleanly |
| Jewellery/makeup | Wearing jewellery or makeup |
| Hair hygiene | Not keeping hair clean, tidy and free of lice |
| Gossiping | Gossiping and/or spreading rumours about another student |
| Threats | Threatening to physically harm someone |
| Selling goods | Selling goods on school property |
