CBE Discipline Policy

The Calgary Board of Education is committed to providing students and staff with a welcoming, caring, respectful and safe learning environment that respects diversity and fosters a sense of belonging. With this in mind, the CBE has created a system-wide Student Code of Conduct (Administrative Regulation 6005) with input from students, parents and CBE employees. This code of conduct will apply to all CBE schools. 

Our Goal is for Every Child to Self-Regulate Their Behaviour

The self-regulated child:

• will think about their behaviour and produce acceptable alternatives.
• accepts the consequences for their behaviour and attitude.
• knows what acceptable behaviour is.

For self-regulation to grow, we need to create a climate of warmth, support, mutual trust, well-being, and respect together. At Marion Carson School we use the MindUp Program and Brainwise program to support students with social-emotional regulation strategies. 

We Believe Students Should 

• Be honest with themselves and with others, and accept personal responsibility for their own conduct and mindset
• Show courtesy and respect in their dealings with each other and all with whom they come in contact.
• Respect the safety and well-being of all students and adults in the school.
• Show respect for public and private property.
• Show respect for the rights, opinions, and beliefs of others. 

If Unacceptable Behaviour Occurs 

• A child showing unacceptable behaviour will be dealt with initially by the staff member observing or located closest to the behavior with support and in communication from the classroom teacher. Consequences of such behaviour may include the loss of privileges within the classroom or school, a brief "cooling-off" time to an alternate supervised location, or a phone call home.
• Unacceptable behaviour at movement and nutrition breaks or lunch time may lead to closer supervision for a specified period of time.
• Support from an education assistant or the school behaviour support worker may be implemented to support the children involved.
• Continued unacceptable behaviour may be dealt with by a member of the administrative team. Similar, but more extended or enhanced consequences may be used. Parents may also be required to meet with a member of the administrative and/or teaching team to achieve a resolution of the problem.
• Communication with parents about these incidents will be through an email, phone call home, formal letter and/or an in-person meeting.
• Consequences for misbehaviour are to be: (1) reasonable and appropriate, (2) progressive, (3) enforceable, (4) timely, and (5) corrective. Suspension and expulsion may apply as required. 

Bus Code of Conduct / Safety Rules

Students riding on the bus are expected to follow the CBE Bus Safety Rules and Expectations (click link for more information) at all times. It is an expectation that the students treat the bus driver, and each other with courtesy and respect at all times. The basic rules that we enforce with the students are:

• sit down
• face forward
• quiet voices
• respect others
• keep the bus clean
• no eating or gum chewing

Inappropriate or unsafe behaviour on the bus will be handled initially by the bus driver who will be supported by the school staff in conjunction with the home. If problems persist or are serious, the child may lose the privilege of riding the bus, either temporarily or permanently. If that should happen, a parent will be required to transport the child to and from the school.