Parent/Guardian Code of Conduct
Version: November 2023
“We, the community of Crofton House School, believe that everyone should behave in a manner that demonstrates mutual respect and an understanding of the rights and responsibilities of others. We promote a school environment that is free from all forms of discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or age, as mandated by sections 7 and 8 of the BC Human Rights Code.”
Introduction
Parents/Guardians collaborate with the School in educating their children. The success of this partnership relies on establishing a shared understanding of expectations that contribute to a positive and nurturing environment. The Parent/Guardian Code of Conduct, the Enrolment Terms and Conditions, and written policies available on the MyCHS Community Portal form the basis for a community that prioritizes cooperation, communication, and a collective commitment to the well-being of our students.
Each year, parents/guardians must acknowledge their agreement to uphold the Parent/Guardian Code of Conduct and all policies that include written expectations of parents/guardians. If clarification on any aspect of these documents is required, seeking understanding before indicating consent or agreement is essential.
Aim
The Crofton House School Parent/Guardian Code of Conduct aims to establish a safe, caring and orderly learning environment in which each individual in the school community feels safe, accepted and respected. In this environment, collective efforts and resources are focused on optimizing student learning and fostering a supportive and engaged parents/guardian community.
A safe school – Crofton House School is where every individual feels secure in their well-being, identity, and opinions and where reporting concerns is encouraged.
A caring school – All Crofton House School community members look out for each other, are open-minded, empathic and inclusive; they strive to establish and maintain positive and healthy relationships.
An orderly school – Crofton House School is characterized by a climate of mutual respect with an appropriate balance between individual and collective rights, freedoms and responsibilities.
To be a Crofton House School community member, a parent/guardian will meet the conduct expectations described in this Code of Conduct. There are consequences for those who do not uphold the Code of Conduct, including dismissal from the CHS community.
Expected Conduct
Consistent adherence by parents/guardians to well-established conduct expectations, known and valued by all, contributes to the creation of a respectful and harmonious school environment. This emphasis on respect, collaboration, and inclusivity sets the tone for effective communication and robust partnerships between parents and the School. As a result, these positive dynamics become the norm, ultimately enriching students' educational experiences and outcomes.
The descriptions of expected conduct, described here and in the CHS Enrolment Terms and Conditions, are meant to provide general categories and are not intended to be exhaustive.
As a parent/guardian of a student enrolled at Crofton House School, I will
- Ensure my child’s readiness for learning by
- Providing a supportive learning environment at home,
- Promoting a healthy lifestyle, including proper nutrition, physical activity and sufficient rest, and
- Ensuring my child attends school regularly and on time.
- Engage with the School as an invested educational partner by
- Supporting the philosophy of the School,
- Making efforts to be fully informed on the educational priorities and approaches,
- Seeking and valuing the school’s perspective on my child (her learning and well-being), and
- Being actively involved in my child's education, attending parent-teacher conferences, meetings, and school events when possible.
- Demonstrate respect for all members of the CHS Community, by
- Treating school staff with respect and courtesy,
- Appreciating the diversity within the school community, including differences in race, ethnicity, religion, culture, gender, sexual orientation, abilities, points of view, and
- Fostering an inclusive environment.
- Support the School’s conduct expectations of my child and all students by
- Setting positive examples of behaviours for my child, demonstrating respect, kindness, and good citizenship,
- Being knowledgeable about the Crofton House School Student Code of Conduct,
- Encouraging acceptable conduct in my child, as described in the Student Code of Conduct, and
- Supporting the consequences my child may face for unacceptable conduct.
- Communicate in a civil, constructive and non-confrontational manner by
- Maintaining open communication,
- Using appropriate channels to express a concern with a matter related to the School,
- Using social media platforms (i.e. WhatsApp, WeChat, X, Instagram) responsibly and avoiding engaging in discussions that may harm the school's reputation or create division within the community, and
- Respecting the privacy of other students, parents/guardians, and school staff by not sharing sensitive or confidential information without proper authorization
- Supporting the School’s responsible neighbour strategy and enhancing student safety by
- Adhering to posted speed limits and parking regulations,
- Respecting all no parking signs, leaving space for driveways and crosswalks,
- Following traffic flow instructions given by CHS staff, third-party security staff, and law enforcement, and
- Using public transit, walking and biking whenever possible.
Inappropriate Conduct: Principles Guiding an Investigation
The School considers the Code of Conduct central to creating a welcoming and safe environment for all community members. When a parent’s/guardian’s conduct puts the School's safe, caring, and orderly learning environment at risk, the School has steps it will follow to investigate, and there may be consequences for the parent/guardian. The following principles will guide the investigation.
- Transparency: All community members should feel empowered to report breaches. If the School does not know, it cannot act.
- Communication: The involved parent(s)/guardian(s) should be promptly informed about any reported breaches to enable discussion and provide their perspective on the incident or situation.
- Equitable Discussion: All parties involved should be allowed to express their perspectives, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the incident or situation.
- Confidentiality: Preserving confidentiality throughout the investigation process is crucial, safeguarding the privacy of those involved while conducting discussions and reaching conclusions.
- Timeliness: Investigations should be conducted promptly to address the situation efficiently and prevent undue delays.
- Completion of Investigation: Conclusions or decisions will only be made after the investigation is fully conducted, ensuring that all aspects of the situation are thoroughly examined.
Crofton House School Reserves the Right
The School reserves the right to expel a student or end a family membership when the continued membership of that student and/or family would not be in that student's or the School's best interests.
If a student or any family member's behaviour violates the Code of Conduct to the point where it puts the safety and dignity of students at risk, disrupts the learning environment, or damages the school's reputation and atmosphere, the school has the authority to expel the student or terminate the family's community membership. The school will assist the student's family in finding suitable alternative education options in these cases.
“我们Crofton House学校的社区相信，每个人的行为方式都应该表现出相互尊重并理解他人的权利和责任。 我们提倡营造一个没有任何歧视形式的学校环境，包括基于种族、肤色、血统、出生地、宗教、婚姻状况、家庭状况、身体或精神残疾、性别、性取向、性别认同的歧视 或言论或年龄，如《不列颠哥伦比亚省人权法典》第 7 条和第 8 条规定。”
介绍
家长/监护人与学校合作教育他们的孩子。 这种伙伴关系的成功依赖于对建立期望的共同理解，从而有助于营造积极培育的环境。 家长/监护人行为准则、注册条款和条件以及 MyCHS 社区门户上提供的书面制度是优先考虑合作、沟通和对学生身心健康发展的集体承诺的社区建设基础。
每年，家长/监护人必须确认他们同意遵守家长/监护人行为准则以及包括对家长/监护人期望的所有政策。 如果需要对这些文件的任何方面进行澄清，则必须在表示同意或同意之前寻求理解。
目的
Crofton House 学校家长/监护人行为准则旨在建立一个安全、关爱和有序的学习环境，让学校社区中的每个人都感到安全、被接受和被尊重。 在这种环境下，集体努力和集中资源优化学生学习和培养支持和参与的家长/监护人社区。
一所安全的学校 – Crofton House 学校是每个人都对自己的福祉、身份和观点感到安全的地方，并且鼓励报告问题。
一所充满关爱的学校——所有 Crofton House School 社区成员都互相照顾、思想开放、富有同理心和包容性； 努力建立并维持积极健康的关系。
Crofton House School 是一所秩序井然的学校，其特点是相互尊重，保持个人和集体的权利、自由和责任之间适当的平衡。
要成为 Crofton House School 社区成员，家长/监护人必须满足本行为准则中所述的行为期望。 不遵守行为准则的人会承担后果，包括被 CHS 社区开除。
预期行为
家长/监护人始终遵守所有人都知道和重视的既定行为期望，有助于创造一个尊重、和谐的学校环境。 这种对尊重、合作和包容性的强调为家长和学校之间的有效沟通和牢固的伙伴关系奠定了基调。 结果，这些积极的动态成为常态，最终丰富了学生的教育经历和成果。
此处提供的 CHS 注册条款和条件中描述的预期行为旨在提供普遍类别，并非详尽无遗。
1. 作为就读于 Crofton House School 的学生的家长/监护人，我将
- 确保我的孩子做好学习准备
- 在家中提供支持性的学习环境，
- 促进健康的生活方式，包括适当的营养、身体活动和充足的休息，以及
- 确保我的孩子定期按时上学。
2. 作为投资的教育合作伙伴与学校合作
- 支持学校的理念，
- 努力充分了解教育优先事项和方法，
- 寻求并重视学校对我孩子的看法（她的学习和身心健康要素），以及
- 积极参与孩子的教育，尽可能参加家长会、会议和学校活动。
3. 通过以下方式表达对 CHS 社区所有成员的尊重：
- 尊重和礼貌地对待学校工作人员，
- 欣赏学校社区的多样性，包括种族、民族、宗教、文化、性别、性取向、能力、观点和
- 营造包容性环境。
4.支持学校对我的孩子和所有学生的行为期望
- 为我的孩子树立积极的行为榜样，表现出尊重、善良和良好的公民意识，
- 了解 Crofton House 学校学生行为准则，
- 鼓励我的孩子采取可接受的行为，如《学生行为准则》中所述，以及支持我的孩子可能因不可接受的行为而面临的后果。
5.以文明、建设性和非对抗性的方式进行沟通
- 保持开放的沟通，
- 使用适当的渠道表达对与学校有关的事项的担忧，
- 负责任地使用社交媒体平台（即 WhatsApp、微信、X、Instagram），避免参与可能损害学校声誉或在社区内造成分裂的讨论，以及
- 尊重其他学生、家长/监护人和学校工作人员的隐私，未经适当授权不得分享敏感或机密信息
- 支持学校负责任的邻居战略并通过以下方式增强学生安全
- 遵守张贴的速度限制和停车规定，
- 尊重所有禁止停车标志，为车道和人行横道留出空间，
- 遵循 CHS 工作人员、第三方安全人员和执法部门给出的交通流量指示，以及
- 尽可能使用公共交通、步行和骑自行车。
不当行为：指导调查的原则
学校认为行为准则对于为所有社区成员创造一个热情且安全的环境至关重要。 当家长/监护人的行为使学校安全、关爱和有序的学习环境面临风险时，学校将采取措施进行调查，家长/监护人可能会承担后果。 以下原则将指导调查。
- 透明度：所有社区成员都应该感到有权举报违规行为。 如果学校不知道，就无法采取行动。
- 沟通：应及时告知相关家长/监护人任何报告的违规行为，以便进行讨论并提供他们对事件或情况的看法。
- 公平讨论：应允许所有相关方表达自己的观点，确保全面了解事件或情况。
- 保密性：在整个调查过程中保密至关重要，在进行讨论和得出结论的同时保护相关人员的隐私。
- 及时性：应及时进行调查，以有效解决问题并防止不当延误。
- 完成调查：只有在充分进行调查后才能做出结论或决定，确保情况的各个方面都得到彻底检查。
Crofton House学校保留解释权利
当学生和/或家庭的继续会员资格不符合该学生或学校的最佳利益时，学校保留开除该学生或终止其家庭会员资格的权利。
如果学生或任何家庭成员的行为违反行为准则，以致危及学生的安全和尊严，扰乱学习环境，或损害学校的声誉和氛围，学校有权开除该学生 或终止该家庭的社区成员资格。 在这些情况下，学校将协助学生的家庭寻找合适的替代教育选择。