Mission StatementOur Carisbrooke mission is to provide a positive environment where individual differences are acknowledged and where students are challenged to reach their intellectual, social, physical, aesthetic and emotional potential. This is a cooperative process involving students, staff, families and the community.
Commitments
Our Carisbrooke partnership is striving for our personal best by . . .
- Developing a love of learning
- Developing a pride in accomplishment
- Developing a spirit of citizenship and involvement
- Developing respectful, cooperative attitudes and behaviour
- Developing independent thinking and critical expression
- Developing self worth and independence
- Developing successful, lifelong learners
Code of Conduct
Respect– Responsibility– Safety
Respect
At Carisbrooke we will . . .
Respect and value the differences and needs of others
- respect the property of others
- treat others fairly and respectfully
Solve problems in peaceful way
- use the Stop-Think-Plan strategy
- listen to the other point of view
Responsibility
At Carisbrooke we will . . .
Contribute to the classroom and school community
- behave in a way that is not disruptive to the classroom
- complete school work on time and to the best of our ability
- be friendly, inclusive, kind and helpful
Balance our rights and responsibilities
- follow through on plans and goals
- accept consequences
- volunteer help
Safety
At Carisbrooke we will . . .
Be physically safe on our own and with others- follow school rules
- think before we act
Carisbrooke Community Agreements
The purpose of the “CARISBROOKE COMMUNITY AGREEMENTS” is to create an orderly, educational environment where students and staff can teach/work, learn, and play in a positive and productive manner. They are meant to compliment the Carisbrooke Code of Conduct:
RESPECT … At Carisbrooke, we will respect and value the differences and needs of others.
RESPONSIBILITY . . .At Carisbrooke, we will contribute to the classroom and school community.
SAFETY…At Carisbrooke, we will be physically safe on our own and with others.
1. Before School
- Students will remain outside of the school building until the first bell at 8:46AM.
- Exceptions include a student's participation in a teacher-supervised activity, such as band, choir, study club, sports, and Library (when opened by Mrs. Ferraby).
- Study club participants must report to that classroom no later than 8:30 AM.
2. Pedestrian Safety
- Bikes, scooters, skateboards and rollerblades must be walked or carried upon arrival on the school property.
- Helmets are required by law, for bike riders.
3. Entering and Exiting The School
- Students will enter and exit the school building through the East (Gym) and West side doors:
- at the first bell
- at the beginning and end of recess and lunch
- at dismissal.
- For school safety, these doors will remain locked at all other times.
- The Main Office entrance is reserved for late arrivals, school business, guests, and parents during school hours.
4. General Hallway Behaviour
- Students will walk calmly and quietly, keeping to the right to allows others to pass safely.
5. Recess/Lunch Traffic
- As needed, students will use the washroom facilities on the CENTRAL GROUND FLOOR during recess and lunch, entering and exiting through the Main Office door only.
- A “Hallway Pass” must be obtained from a Playground Supervisor or the Office by students needing to return to a classroom for dry or warmer clothing.
6. Lunch Etiquette
- While eating lunch, students will be seated and use indoor voices until 12:10 p.m. and no later than 12:25 p.m., when they must go outside to play.
7. Inside Manners
- GUM: Students will avoid bringing gum to school.
- HATS: Students will remove hats upon entering the school building.
- HOODS: For school safety, students will remove hoods upon entering the school building.
- QUIET VOICES: Students will use quiet voices in all common areas.
8. Palyground Manners
Students will follow the Code of Conduct on the playground.
- RESPECT: Students will respect property and living things in the environment, treat others fairly, agree on the rules, consider other points of view, and solve problems in peaceful ways.
- RESPONSIBILITY: Students will behave in a friendly, inclusive, kind, and helpful manner; accept consequences; volunteer to help; and return playground equipment.
- SAFETY: Students will think before acting, listen to and obey directions of playground supervisors, and use all playground equipment in a safe manner.
