Parents' Corner
Safe & Healthy Schools
The Education Amendment Act (Progressive Discipline and School Safety) 2007 and the Education Amendment Act (Keeping Our Kids Safe at School) 2009 sets direction for schools boards on policies and procedures to address issues of student and staff safety. The Simcoe County District School Board's policies and procedures reflect legislative and policy requirements. To read the Board's Student Discipline Policy click here (PDF).
The Ministry of Education requires that all boards develop a Code of Conduct which communicates to all members of the school community, including students, staff, parents, teachers, volunteers and visitors, the expected standards of behaviour.
Building safe, supportive and positive learning environments
The Simcoe County District School Board Code of Conduct supports and enhances the Ontario Code of Conduct by setting clear standards of behaviour.
It is recognized that discipline works best when viewed as a positive learning process and when integrated with effective teaching practices.
This Code of Conduct is just one of a number of initiatives designed to create and maintain inviting and supportive school environments. It sets clear standards and specifies consequences for student actions that do not comply with these standards. These standards apply on school property, on school buses and at all school related activities.
The Board recognizes that all members of the school community have the right to be safe and to feel safe in their school community. With this right comes the responsibility to contribute to a positive school climate.
The board Code of Conduct has been developed in accordance with the guiding principles of the Education Act, Part XIII in order to create a common philosophy and understanding upon which safe learning and working environments can be maintained for all school community members.
Important Links:
Administrative Procedures Memorandum A7630- Code of Conduct
SCDSB Code of Conduct (PDF)
Provincial Code of Conduct
SCDSB Student Discipline Policy (PDF)
Keeping Our Kids Safe at School: Reporting and Responding to Incidents (Ministry of Education document)