École Glenbrook Middle School (EGMS) promotes the values expressed in the BC Human Rights Code, which respect the rights of all individuals in accordance with the law. This code prohibits discrimination based on race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, age, physical or mental disability, gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression – in respect to discriminatory publication and discrimination regarding accommodation, service, and facility in the school environment.

Students are expected to contribute positively to the school by behaving in a manner consistent with the School Act of British Columbia, the School District #40 (New Westminster) district code of conduct and the following Glenbrook school code of conduct:

École Glenbrook Middle School code of conduct

To establish and maintain a safe, caring and orderly environment that supports purposeful learning, individuals at École Glenbrook Middle School are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that:

  • Contributes to a positive school environment;
  • Embodies kindness and respect;
  • Embraces honesty;
  • Promotes safety;
  • Builds confidence in self and others;
  • Demonstrates a commitment to success; and
  • Strikes a balance among school, family, community and personal responsibilities
  • Encourages informing “tellable” adult(s) in a timely manner of any incidents breaching the Codes of Conduct.

Behavioural expectations for students will increase as students mature. Taking ownership for their own actions/words is important.

École Glenbrook Middle School will seriously treat behaviour or communication that discriminate based on race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression (prohibited grounds set out in the BC Human Rights Code).

Consequences will be applied when students engage in behaviours that contravene the
school code of conduct such as, but not limited to:

  • Interfering with the learning of others;
  • Endangering the health, safety or well-being of others;
  • Negatively impacting the quality of life of others; or
  • Performing or supporting illegal activities.
  • Retribution against a person who has reported incidents
  • Illegal acts, such as: possession, use or distribution of illegal or restricted substances; possession or use of weapons; and, theft of or damage to property.

Application of consequences reflects a belief that behaviour is:

  • Both contextual and individual;
  • Best remediated through education rather than through punishment; and
  • Best improved with the involvement and support of family and community.

A student’s medical, cognitive, social-emotional and personal profile must be considered in the determination of appropriate intervention and/or consequences. Therefore the application of the school’s Code of Conduct must take into account the student’s ability to meet behavioural expectations.

Disciplinary action, wherever possible, is preventative and restorative, rather than merely punitive. The purpose of consequences for unacceptable behaviour is to help students learn from mistakes and be proactive about preventing further inappropriate behaviour.

Use of personal digital devices

As per Ministerial Order 89 the use of personal digital devices at school is to be restricted for educational purposes, to promote online safety and focused learning environments. Personal digital device (PDD) means any personal electronic device that can be used to communicate or to access the internet, such as a cell phone or a tablet. Other examples included: smart watches, digital accessories (earbuds), gaming devices, and electronic toys.

At our middle school access to, and the use of personal digital devices will not be permitted during instructional time. At the teacher’s discretion, an exemption may be made when the use of such devices supports a specific curricular objective and is part of instructional planning. The exception to these restrictions will be for students who have an Individual Education Plan (IEP), Personal Learning Plan (PLP), or medical or health issue that specifically outlines the need for these devices for full inclusion in specific learning activities.

Security and storage

It is important to note that security and storage of personal digital devices is the sole responsibility of the owner/user. The district assumes no responsibility for the safety, security, loss, repair or replacement of such devices. If students must bring a device to school, they are encouraged to ensure they are locked
away in lockers or kept in a secure location.

Also, refer to the revised district Administrative Procedure 355 (Student Suspensions).