Code of Conduct

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1. Respect the Learning Environment

Students will enter the classroom prepared to learn: take a seat quickly and calmly, get required materials out, be ready to listen for instructions.
During class time, learning is each student’s first priority. Students are expected to remain on task, and participate fully in all class activities.
During lessons and presentations, students will actively pay attention, and will listen silently when the teacher or a student is speaking to the class.
Students will attempt all assigned work to the best of their ability.
Students will use feedback from the teacher to revise and improve their work. The teacher will determine when no further revisions are required, and the assignment is complete.

2. Use and Care for Technology & Equipment Appropriately

Students will treat school equipment with respect. Students will follow all care and maintenance procedures taught by staff members, including cleaning up materials as directed.
When using technology, students will remain on task, and use only the applications and websites that are required to complete their assigned work.
Cell phones are to remain out of sight during class time, unless the teacher has allowed phones to be used for a specific class assignment or task.
Cell phones and other electronic devices are not to be used outside during recess.

3. Travel Respectfully Through the Hallways and During Transitions

Students will walk calmly and quietly, in a non-disruptive manner, through the hallways when moving from one classroom to another.
Students will walk, hold all sports equipment, and speak at a respectful volume when entering/exiting the school at recess, and at the beginning and end of the school day.
Within classrooms, students will calmly follow transition procedures taught by their teachers.

4. Behave Safely and Appropriately in the Lunch Room and at Recess

Students will remain seated at their desk while eating lunch.
Students will ask for permission from the supervisor if they wish to leave the classroom during lunch.
Students will stay within the school yard boundaries during recess.
The entry bell is the signal that recess time is over and instructional time is beginning. Students will move quickly to their entry door as soon as they hear the bell.

5. Demonstrate the Cougar Code

Students and staff will treat all members of the CC Carrothers community with respect at all times.
Students will follow instructions from staff members the first time they are given.
Guest teachers and support staff will be shown the same respect as permanent staff.
Students will keep their hands and feet to themselves.
Students will speak at a respectful volume while inside the school building, and will use courteous language at all times. Language that is racist, sexist, homophobic, profane, or demeaning to a religious faith group will not be tolerated.

Recognition of Students Demonstrating High Expectations

Students will be recognized with certificates at monthly Cougar Code assemblies.
Students observed meeting school expectations without the need for reminders will be given a ticket for a weekly prize draw.

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