Other Policies

HARASSMENT OF STUDENTS
The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is committed to providing a safe learning environment that fosters respect for each individual and provides equal rights and opportunities without discrimination. Harassment will not be tolerated.
The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board has established clear policies and procedures that deal with cases of harassment.

SKATEBOARDS, ROLLERBLADES, HACKY SACKS
Recreational/transportation items must not be used inside the school building. Skateboards must not be used on school property. Skateboards and rollerblades must not be carried to class, library, cafeteria, or any other room. They must be stored in the lockers. Playing hacky sack is not permitted inside the school.

SMOKING
According to Ontario’s Tobacco Control Act, no person shall smoke anywhere on school property. OCDSB’s policy states that there shall be no smoking anywhere on OCDSB property nor on any bus owned, operated, or approved by the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board. Students are strongly encouraged not to smoke on the sidewalks around the school. Students found smoking on school property may be suspended and/or fined $305.00. By-law officers drive by and students will be fined if found smoking on school property.

THEFT AND VANDALISM
Students shall not vandalize or remove any property belonging to the school, the staff or to fellow students. Students who have been victimized by such acts or are aware of such acts should immediately make a report to the main office. Theft report forms are available for this use. Students who become aware of such activities within the school should report this information to a staff member in order to safeguard our safe and secure learning environment. The school is also connected to Crimestoppers:
1-800-233-8477 (TIPS).

WALKMANS, DISCMANS, MP3s, CELL PHONES
The use or wearing of a walkman, discman, or MP3 in the classroom is not permitted. Students are not use cell phones either for voice or text messaging.