Code of Conduct
Student Code of Practice
This code of conduct for students is consistent with Education Queensland guidelines and regulations. The code of conduct recognises that this school must provide all students with a safe and orderly learning environment in which the expectations of student behaviour are clearly articulated and students receive the guidance and support necessary to promote effective learning and achieve positive educational outcomes.
Principles
The student code of conduct is based on a clear set of agreed principles. In particular it is founded on the assumption that the establishment of appropriate, close and effective relationships between teachers and students is of paramount importance. The principles upon which the code is based are as follows:
All students have a right to:
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be valued as individuals and treated with respect; |
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have a safe and secure environment where they are free from intimidation, bullying and harassment; |
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have their individual learning styles recognised and catered for by teachers so that their full potential can be realised; |
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be treated fairly, reasonably and consistently; |
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be provided with exemplary role models by all staff of the school; |
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be regularly informed of their learning progress. |
All students have an obligation to:
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respect the rights of fellow students, teachers and other staff members of the school; |
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behave in a reasonable manner which does not disrupt the learning of other students and which allows teachers to teach in an atmosphere of order and cooperation; |
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take responsibility for their own learning and to use their teachers as valued facilitators of their learning; |
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take collective responsibility eg. report ‘wrongdoings’. |
All parents have a right to:
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expect their children to be educated in a secure environment in which care, courtesy and respect for others' rights are encouraged; |
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be frequently informed of the learning progress of their children. |
All parents have an obligation to:
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support the school in its efforts to maintain a positive teaching and learning environment; |
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support the teaching staff by ensuring students have appropriate equipment for school; |
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monitor student progress by taking an interest in homework, study and assessment; |
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assist students in understanding their rights and obligations within the Code of Practice. |
All teachers have a right to:
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teach in an orderly, cooperative and safe environment; |
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be treated with respect. |
All teachers have an obligation to:
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ensure that all students progress with their learning and that this is monitored and reported on regularly; |
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treat all students fairly, reasonably and in accordance with the school’s Code of Conduct |
In implementing the above principles, the Student Code of Conduct at the school requires that students will:
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behave in such a manner as to maintain a safe, secure, supportive and harassment-free educational environment |
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treat all members of the school and wider community with courtesy and respect |
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be adequately prepared and carry out all set tasks to the best of their ability |
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accept reasonable direction from any member of the school staff in the performance of their duties |
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wear the prescribed school uniform while at school, travelling to and from school, on any activity associated with the school, or while an obvious representative of the student body |
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behave in a manner that will bring credit to the school whilst travelling to and from the school and whilst representing the school |
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show respect for the property of others including the school buildings, grounds and equipment |
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ensure effective communication between the school and home by promptly delivering all relevant information and advice |
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accept responsibilities inherent in any leadership positions to which they are elected |
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observe all classroom rules as stipulated by the class teacher |
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obey all school rules as documented in the student diary and elsewhere. |
Support for Students
At Pioneer State High School we have a consistent and positive approach to
behaviour that will foster a school climate where personal responsibility
and self-discipline are developed.
To achieve this we have developed the
following support systems:
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effective supervision of all student activities; |
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regular monitoring of student progress, attendance, participation and welfare, and provision of support where needed; |
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access to specialist counselling where appropriate; |
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opportunities for the development of leadership skills, including student participation in the decision-making processes of the school; |
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provision of encouragement and positive reinforcement to improve self-esteem by public acknowledgment and celebration of student achievement; |
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maintenance of effective communication between the school and home; |
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peer mediation for all students; |
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adherence to a clearly defined bullying and harassment policy; |
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provision of programs designed to assist students to develop skills in goal-setting, time management, organisation and effective study habits; |
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availability of para-professionals - chaplain, school based police officer, health consultant, community education counsellor and welfare officer. |
Sanctions
Breaches of school rules will incur some penalty or action. These penalties or actions will be a logical consequence of the misbehaviour. The school operates within Education Queensland Student Discipline Guidelines when administering consequences such as detentions, classroom withdrawals, yard duty, parent contact, suspensions and disciplinary inquiries for those students not abiding by the school rules. Rules take into account all aspects of the school-based policies and departmental guidelines.
