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Code of Conduct This applies while at school, at school related activities, and in other circumstances where engaging in the activity will have an impact on our school environment. Ranchero High Five Values Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, Compassion, Fun Ranchero Mission Statement It is our mission is to provide a positive, supportive and mutually respectful environment which encourages all learners to accept challenges, to strive for personal excellence and to become responsible life-long learners. Rights and Responsibilities as a Student:  I have a RIGHT to learn. It is my RESPONSIBILITY to listen to instructions, work quietly, complete assignments and not to disturb others.  I have a RIGHT to hear and be heard. It is my RESPONSIBILITY to listen quietly when others are speaking.  I have a RIGHT to be treated respectfully. It is my RESPONSIBILITY to treat others respectfully and not hurt their feelings.  I have a RIGHT to be safe. It is my RESPONSIBILITY not to physically, or verbally harm or threaten anyone. It is my RESPONSIBILITY not to carry or use a weapon. In Reference to the BC Human Rights Code: Ranchero Elementary School promotes the values expressed in the BC Human Rights Code respecting the rights of individuals in accordance with the law – prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex or sexual orientation – in respect of discriminatory publication and discrimination in accommodation, service and facility in the school environment. The school will treat seriously, behaviour or communication that discriminates based on race, color, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical status, physical or mental disability, sex or sexual orientation (prohibited grounds set out in the BC Human Rights Code)   SCHOOL-WIDE BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS MATRIX Respect for Self Respect for Others Respect for Environment Respect for Learning All Settings Be prepared to give your best effort. Do your personal best Dress, speak, act appropriately Keep your hands and feet to yourself Be considerate Use good manners and appropriate language Recycle Keep the school clean Be prepared with homework and supplies Respect other efforts and contributions Be a good listener Hallways Walk to the right Use inside behaviour Keep moving Use appropriate voice Keep hands and feet to yourself Be aware of space When people are talking, wait or go around the people, not in between them. Remember to say , “Excuse me”, if you need to interrupt the conversation Help keep school clear of debris/litter Enjoy/appreciate others displays and space Remember to be quiet in the hallways On the Playground Respect equipment and space Play safe Follow expectations Respect personal space Use appropriate language Practice sportsmanship Bring in sports equipment Place litter in garbage cans Take care with school property Leave forts and snow people for everyone to enjoy Follow instructions and rules Use observation skills to promote safety Be positive with classmates Classroom at Lunch Keep the school clean Make healthy food choices Use proper manners Stay seated Speak in a normal voice and only to the people near you Keep it clean Treat furniture appropriately. Inside behaviour Recycle Use listening skills Focus on task given Use your good manners Library & Computer Lab Work quietly Explore opportunities appropriately Respect equipment Wait your turn Leave things in their proper place Follow procedures for use of equipment Keep area tidy Replace the things you use Eat and drink elsewhere Share materials and equipment as needed Use appropriate research sites Respect equipment Assembly Remain quiet and seated Watch for hand signal to be quiet Keep your eyes on the speaker Keep hands and feet to yourself Clap appropriate Save cheering for other venues Eat and drink elsewhere Youngest Classes at the front Gym Appropriate dress and footwear Moderate voice level Listening skills-focus on the speaker Participate as needed Encourage others to do their best Follow the rules Share equipment Learn/follow safety rules Use equipment appropriately Put equipment away in appropriate place Keep it clean Eat and drink elsewhere Listening skills Know and practice rules Pay attention Bus Travel safely Sit appropriately Stay on grounds until bus comes Demonstrate courteous behaviour Follow driver rules Care for bus Garbage in cans Wait in designated areas Inside school behaviour rules