We are respectful of our actions.
We are respectful of others, this place and ourselves.

Highlands students are expected to:

Conduct themselves in a manner that positively reflects our school code both when at school and when representing our school in the community (eg. field trips, sport teams, choir, etc.) Use “common sense” to keep themselves and others safe and happy at school

• use words to solve problems
• demonstrate respect and cooperation towards adults and peers 
• arrive at school on time, prepared to start the school day at 8:45am
• stay in designated school areas at recess or lunch unless they have express permission to leave the grounds (a note from parents is required for any student to go to the village;students must ask permission to retrieve balls off school grounds)
• use quiet voices inside the school
• be polite and considerate of others
• be responsible for their own possessions
• help keep their work spaces, classroom environment, and school common areas(e.g. library, gym, music room, computer room, playground) clean and organized
• move quietly through the halls and down the stairs, keeping to the right
• return to the class after breaks prepared to focus and work
• avoid using anything that could cause personal injury to others (e.g. sticks, stones, any sharp object)
• meet the standards set out in the BC Human Rights Code that include the prohibited grounds of discrimination in accordance with School District Policy #302 

We are responsible for our actions

Students are expected to:

• Be truthful and honest
• Accept consequences for what they do
• Be in control of their bodies and their language
• Follow school expectations and classroom rules
• Play by established rules of the game
• Take action when they know situations are unjust. (Speak up, report to an adult)

We are respectful of others
 
Students are expected to:

• Be empathetic, consider how their actions affect feelings and safety of others
• Play in a safe, not reckless, fashion
• Avoid personal “put downs” and inappropriate language when talking to or about others
• Play and work cooperatively with others
• Be inclusive of others
• Accept differences in others
• Use others’ personal property only with permission and with care
• Encourage others and welcome their ideas
• Show appreciation of others’ efforts
• Accept success with grace and modesty
• Show good sportsmanship

We are respectful of this place

Students are expected to:

• Care for school property
• Use equipment appropriately
• Clean up garbage and recycle
• Keep washroom areas tidy
• Put materials and equipment away
• No food in the library, computer lab or gymnasium
  

We are respectful of ourselves

Students are expected to:

• Participate in all activities with openness and a positive attitude
• Produce work they can be proud of
• Work to the best of their abilities
• Try to solve problems independently
• Be positively assertive and take initiative
• Ask for help when they need it
• Learn from their mistakes and their successes
• Keep themselves safe and dry

The School Code Committee often allocates a portion of each Friday Flyer Newsletter to a discussion of each part of the Code. Please read and discuss this with your children.