Code+of+Conduct

 ﻿ Some points to consider and background -


 * The aim is to have a document which is shown to parents and students upfront
 * The document would cover all types of behaviour with consequences - both positive and negative
 * It would be in the form of a booklet
 * It would cover many things such as behaviour in the yard, on buses, sporting events, online and digital aspects etc....
 * We see there being one for CP and a watered down separate version for RP
 * In CP there may be a merit / de-merit system and it could be tied in with the house system
 * Could involve current procedures such as Think Sheets
 * We would like feedback from Primary leaders and staff

Please make notes below in colour Y2 - Parents should be clear from the begining. Setting clear expectations is positive and encouraged. A format within the diary is prefered as it gives a reference point for the class teacher. RP should be considered more carefully especally for KS1. House system should be taken advantage of more. Year 1- A brief, child friendly version would be useful for diaries (as year 2 suggested). This way all students are aware of the schools expectations. As year 1 students do not have diaries it could be stuck into their communication books or sent home as a hard copy. Year group assemblies could address the expectations at one of the first assemblies so all students are aware of the expectations and they know where to find the written version if need be.

Would it be worth giving parents a hardcopy (per family) at the parent information evening or have it only available online? Go green! I'd like to see us being entirely online- it'll also get families onto ParentsOnline. (Sheila)

Year 5- If we produce this booklet online or in hardcopy, can we please make sure it is translated into Chinese? It could be good to have some hard copies available by request for parents who prefer that.

 In terms of documenting behaviour and consequenes - is there going to be a whole primary school system put in place? or just to be left with the individual teacher? Year 5- It would be valuable to have all responsible staff members have access to make comments regarding students.

Listing behaviour expectations is important but making exact consequences public may create issues. Once size doesn't always fit all. Each individual situation is different and should be treated that way. (Year 3)

Also include parent responsibilities in the document (e.g. pick up on time, support school events, confidentiality etc.). (Year 3)

Year 1- Behaviour expectations can and should be school wide however the consequences will change depending on the individual child and circumstances.

Are the uniform awards still being used? ﻿Year 5- We are not using these awards, however we in Year 5 we don't have a problem with students coming to school out of uniform. We also think that is it good to have certain high expectations with out having to get an "award" for expected behavior.

 Year 1- No, I didn't know there were any however would like to see something in place to encourage studetns to wear their uniform with pride. There are far too many students with incorrect uniform (pink running shoes, different coloured jumpers, patterned stockings..... etc)

No- they were used to get the kids and parents on board, to catch them meeting basic standards. Now that the bar has been raised, it's not necessary- goes back to giving awards just to give awards (Sheila). If we want to give awards for uniforms, maybe we could creatively interpret it- students who make the uniform better, like when a Year Five student last year designed and had made an alternative YCIS sweatshirt. (Sheila)

I like the idea merits are tied in with the house system - this would also be effective at RP.

I would like to see one thing added: an Honour Code. An Honour Code is a formal code of conduct which the student signs and pledges; in many schools with Honour Codes, the students actually sign every paper to show they have not cheated on it. Where I attended school, we had to write "On my honour, I pledge that I have neither given nor received any help on this assignment," and then sign my name; for shorter assignments, we were allowed to just write "Pledged" and sign our names. It put academic honesty at the forefront of everything. And in terms of continuity to Secondary, a lot of American colleges ask on their applications if the school has a formal Honour Code (and yes, I realize we are not American-centric, but it's worth noting a trend). Sheila

Year 5- We agree with the concept of an Honor Code that Sheila suggested. We also think that tying merits/demerits to the house system is not necessarily the most effective way to deal with conduct issues, plus it could be hard to manage keeping up with such a system.

EAL- Would like puntuality to classes to be addressed, also respect for school property, use of appropriate language, would like the set of behaviours to be addressed in large group rather than just by individual teachers

It could be beneficial to have our code of conduct address expectations regarding verbal, emotional, & physical treatment towards students, including addressing bullying, and showing respect towards all teachers and staff (including support staff, bus drivers, security guards and the ayi staff). - Quana

I found a few interesting resources online regarding code of conduct that may interest people. I know personally, I'm a visual learner and get ideas by looking at examples. Perhaps these sites along with others can provide ideas to help us as we create and adapt our own version that is best fitting to the school at this time. The few sites I listed had some interesting thinking points to consider and possible ideas. I'm not saying we need to copy what is on the sites below. But it may give you some ideas. -Quana

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**__ STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT __**

 ** Criteria: ** The Code of Conduct will serve as a school policy regarding expectations on student behaviour. Currently, this is in draft stages and input from teachers and school leaders is requested. Once a final draft is realized and agreed upon, this will serve as a reference point for Classroom Teachers / Form Tutors and will appear in the front of the CP Student Diary. Please feel free to comment under the current headings, or add additional heading that you feel should be considered:  ** 1. ** **Academic Honesty Policy**  ** 2. School Uniform ** This policy needs to be enforced by the entire staff.  ** 3. Responsible Internet Use **  ** 4. Electronic Device Policy ** The entire CP campus is a wireless campus. This means that everyone with a YCIS Account can login to our WiFi network for internet access under the following guidelines: * Yew Chung International School (YCIS) is not responsible for the loss or damage of any student electronic device brought to school.  ** 5. Rights and Responsibilities **  ﻿Year 5- It could be valuable to teach basic conflict resolution skills at each Year level, and perhaps how to respond to common peer situations that occur when teachers are not necessarily present in the situation. <span style="display: block; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-align: left;"> ** 7. Student Leaving Procedures ** <span style="display: block; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: left;">* It is not the responsibility of YCIS to provide batteries, cables, power cords or strips, keyboards or mice to enable the devices to operate.


 * Students using electronic devices and the internet on these devices will follow the school’s rules and policies regarding electronics use, including but not limited to, appropriate and respectful email, chat, and content posting, the display of appropriate material on the device’s screen and the playing of appropriate sound files.
 * The use of electronic devices during class time is up to the discretion of the supervising teachers, who may allow or disallow their use in that particular classroom, and set their own guidelines for their use depending on such variables as the material being taught/studied, behaviour of members of that class, or the distraction likely to be caused by their use.
 * Use of the devices outside class time is allowed when students are using them for educational purposes, and they follow the rules and policies as already outlined.


 * 8. School Bus **
 * 9. Representing YCIS in outside school events (Sport, Music, Environment etc...) **