Queen Elizabeth Elementary School 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 QEE Elementary school code of conduct:

Queen Elizabeth Elementary code of conduct

Queen Elizabeth Elementary’s code of conduct has been established to maintain a safe, caring, and orderly learning environment.

The purpose of our code of conduct is to inform all members of the school community of our shared obligations and responsibilities while at school, going to and from school, and while attending any school activity at any location and including on-line behaviour. Staff, students, parents, and visitors are expected to follow the code of conduct.

Respect yourself and others

  • Be polite, show respect, compassion, and integrity.
  • Use appropriate language.
  • Follow directions of staff and play safely.
  • Dress appropriately.
  • Accept the right of others to be different.

Respect learning

  • Participate in your learning to the best of your ability.
  • Listen to others.
  • Respect the opinions of others.
  • Takes part in purposeful learning environments in a timely manner.
  • Let adults know of incidents of bullying, harassment, or intimidation

Respect the environment

  • Treat property with care and practice positive environmental practices.

Unacceptable conduct

Unacceptable conduct includes behaviour that:

  • Interferes with the learning of others.
  • Hurt people either emotionally or physically with words or actions.
  • Creates unsafe conditions.
  • Damage school or personal property.
  • Considered illegal.

Rising expectations

Increased personal responsibility and self-discipline are expected of students as they become older, more mature, and move through successive grades.

The acceptable and unacceptable behaviours listed in this code of conduct are only examples and not intended to be an all-inclusive list.

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 the use of such devices supports a specific curricular objective and is part of instructional planning. These schools will follow up with further information for their school communities.

The exception to these restrictions will be for students who have an Individual Education Plan (IEP), Learning Support Plan (LSP), 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.

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.

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