SCHOOL RULES
School and District Rules · Attendance · Unexcused
Absence · Lates
Early Dismissal · Computer
Use · Extra-Curricular Activities
Personal Appearance · Safe
Schools · Vandalism and Theft
Tobacco Products · Snowballs/Fireworks · Visitor
Policy
Drugs and Alcohol · Suspensions · Detentions
School and District Rules
It is the personal responsibility of each student to be aware of
and to abide by the policies and procedures of our school. The
school rules and school district policies and regulations apply
to students on the way to and from school or school district
activities, while attending school activities, and when on the
premises or in the vicinity of any District school.
Core Classroom Rules
| 1. |
Students are to be in their seat with materials
when the bell rings to start the class. |
| 2. |
Only 1 student is allowed out of class at a time. |
| 3. |
No food or drink (except water) is allowed in class unless
the teacher gives permission. |
| 4. |
No swearing. |
| 5. |
No headphones, music or game devices, or cell phones are
allowed to be used during class time. |
| 6. |
Students remain in their seats until the final bell rings. |
| 7. |
If absent, a student must bring a note in his/her agenda
signed by a parent giving a reason for the absence, to the
next class. |
Attendance
The School Act and School District Policy state that students are
expected to attend all classes. There is a direct relationship
between regular attendance and academic success.
Class attendance is taken every period.
The school will attempt to notify parents regarding missed classes.
Parents
are requested to provide a written note in the student's agenda
stating the date of and reason for absence.
Students absent from class due to illness are responsible for
obtaining and completing assignments missed.
Skipping
Skipping is defined as "absence from a class without
valid reason". For example,
shopping trips, sleeping in, going to work and doing homework for
another course are not valid reasons for absence
from school.
Work missed during an unexcused absence cannot be made up, therefore
the student will receive zero for all work covered during the absence.
Lates
Students not in the classroom before the bell are considered to
be late. Students who are late may be denied entrance to class
by the teacher. Students repeatedly late will be disciplined
with escalating consequences by the school administration.
Early Dismissal
In some cases it becomes necessary for students to leave school
before the end of school day. Students wishing to leave school
early must provide the office with parent/guardian's written
permission for early dismissal and, if approval is given, must
sign out of the office. In cases where written permission is
not provided, the office staff will contact parents or guardians
for verification.
Computer Use
Students must be aware of and follow all School Board policy and
regulations regarding the District Electronic Network. Students
violating policies may have their accounts suspended or be subject
to escalating discipline. This includes students accessing hate
literature, pornography and chat line sites. Some exceptions
may occur when approved by the supervising teacher for educational
reasons. Games are not to be played on the computer systems.
Extra Curricular Activities, Work Habits and Team Travel
Students are encouraged to participate in extra-curricular activities.
Teams, clubs, and groups can be organized to meet the needs of
students who wish to become involved in any activity suitable
for a secondary school.
Students with poor work habits may be restricted, by school administration,
from travelling with school groups representing the school.
Personal Appearance
During the school day, Brooks Secondary is the students' work place.
Students are expected to dress in a manner appropriate for a
school learning environment. Cleanliness and good taste should
form the basis of decisions regarding this matter. Clothing that
has references to drugs or alcohol or references that are rude
or vulgar is considered inappropriate. Students wearing questionable
clothing will be asked to change and stop bringing such clothing
to school.
Safe Schools (Fighting, Harassment, Bullying, Aggressive Behaviour)
At Brooks, all forms of physical violence, harassment and bullying
are unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Students involved
in fighting, harassing or bullying are subject to disciplinary
action including suspension or possible expulsion from school.
The school will make helping services for fighting and harassment
prevention accessible to students.
The school expects that all students will treat each other with
respect and courtesy and conduct themselves in a manner that will
promote safety and security for all within the District.
The school considers acts which cause distress to another individual
as being inappropriate and will investigate these situations. Such
actions shall include threats and other verbal aggression such
as name calling, discrimination, intimidation, and physical aggression.
A student who is threatened, intimidated, or emotionally or physically
assaulted will be encouraged to notify a teacher, counsellor, or
the administration.
Vandalism, Property Damage, and Theft
Students who damage, destroy, vandalize, or steal school property
or the property of others will be required to pay for losses
or damages. Students who willfully or maliciously destroy school
property will be suspended. If a student should happen to damage
something by accident, he/she should report it to a teacher or
the office immediately. Students and their parents are liable
for damage according to the School Act.
Tobacco Products
District School Board policy designates all school buildings and
school property as tobacco free areas. Students are requested
not to use tobacco products (including chewing tobacco) in public
areas in sight of the school except in designated areas. Violations
will result in discipline ranging from warnings to suspension.
The Brooks staff strongly recommends that all students refrain
from using such products.
Snowballs/Fireworks
Throwing snowballs while under the jurisdiction of the school district
is STRICTLY PROHIBITED due to safety concerns. Students who are
observed throwing snowballs may be suspended from school. The
same applies to students involved in setting off fireworks. Fireworks
are not to be brought to school or to any school related activity
as they are a threat to student safety.
School Visitor's Policy
Anyone visiting Brooks Secondary School must immediately check
in at the school office and indicate the purpose and/or business
involved in their visit. The B.C. School Act, Section 177, prohibits
trespassing in public school buildings and grounds. Students
are not to invite friends or acquaintances to visit them at school.
Only Brooks students should be on or near the Brooks grounds
during the day.
Brooks students are not welcome on the campuses of other District
schools during the school day.
Drugs and Alcohol
Students who use, are under the influence of, distribute, sell,
offer to sell or possess drugs and alcohol will be suspended
from school. In accordance with School District regulations:
a) First offense = one month suspension;
b) Second offense = suspension much longer than one month;
c) Third offense = permanent expulsion.
Suspensions
Students who are involved in serious infractions may be suspended
from school. An out-of-school suspension can be of any length.
However, if the suspension is for an indefinite period, re-entry
conditions will apply or a meeting will be held to discuss other
educational options. While on an out-of-school suspension, students
are not permitted to participate in school activities. Also,
students are not allowed on any school property during this time.
It is the responsibility of the student to complete any work provided
by the school.
Detentions
Students who disobey school rules may be referred to the detention
room by a school administrator. Detentions will be scheduled
on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Transportation from school on these
days is the responsibility of parents. Students must be prepared,
be on time and ready to work on school work during this time.
Failure to serve the detentions may result in suspension.
