Behaviour expectations

Discipline Procedures

School Code of Conduct
The code of conduct applies to everyone in the school community.

As a member of Asker International School I should:


1           Work constructively and to the best of my ability without distracting others
2           Treat others respectfully in the way we speak, behave and act.
3           Take care of school equipment and property.
4           Be on time for school and lessons.
5           Dress appropriately.
6           Bring the necessary equipment to school.
7           Listen to each other.
8           Resolve problems by talking them through.
9           Lead by positive example.
10       Respect others' beliefs and interests.
11       Be responsible for the school environment.
12       Behave safely and interact appropriately in all areas of the school at all times.
13       Follow the school rules.
14       Never bring anything inappropriate to school.


Mobile Phone Use

  • Students do not use their phones in school, unless specified by their teacher for educational purposes. 
  • Student phones are turned off when they arrive at school. Parents can contact the school if they need to pass on a message to their child. 
  • If children are seen not complying to this rule, their phone will be confiscated and parents notified. 
  • Taking pictures or videos of others without their consent at any time is strictly forbidden. 
  • Students will be instructed to go directly home at the end of school, unless otherwise specified by parents. Students are not to gather at augmented reality spots that may cause distress to people in the general community, or lead them to enter private property (referencing games such as Pokemon Go).


Smart Watches Use

  •  Smart watches must be switched off or set to non-communication mode during school hours.   

Dress Code
All members of the school community are required to dress appropriately at school. Inappropriate clothing would include, but not limited to:
·         Clothing with inappropriate, lewd language or images.
·         Overly revealing clothing.
·         Any clothing denoting gang affiliation.
·         Caps and hats indoors
·         Loose or hanging jewellery is discouraged (for safety reasons)
Clothing should be appropriate for an active school day.

Warning System

Level 1 – Verbal Warning
If a student fails to follow the class rules then they should be given a verbal warning. It must be clear to the student that this has been issued; it must also be clear what they have chosen to do wrong. For example:-
“James, I have asked you several times not to do that. Now you are receiving a verbal warning”.
At this point the teacher need not take any further action.

Level 2 – Written Warning
If there is continued misbehaviour a student may receive a written warning. This will take the form of an e-mail to the child’s parents informing them of the incident. For example: A repeated act, refusal to comply with teacher’s request, a blatant breach in school regulations, racial slurs etc. If another child is involved their parents will also be notified. In normal situations the matter is considered resolved after the written warning is issued.  In the event of more than one written warning in a short time frame, parents may be called in to the school for a meeting. Students may also be placed on a report card for an agreed period of time.

Level 3 – Principal's office
Level 3 is considered a very serious offence and may result in the student being sent home. When a level 3 warning is reached the student will be referred to  the principal of the school. The principal will then decide on the appropriate course of action. The student may be sent home or may be required to work independently. In any event the parents will be duly informed by phone. In the event of the student being sent home the parents will be informed to collect their child.


Serious Incidents

Any serious incidents will be immediately directed to the principal. In the event of a serious incident, the above warning system would be bypassed and the issue would be addressed immediately. Examples of serious incidents include, but are not limited to:
·         Violence
·         Substance abuse
·         Inappropriate sexual behaviour

There is no smoking allowed on the school premises. This is relevant to all members of the school community.

Report card

If deemed appropriate, students should be placed on report. This would involve the student being given specific targets that need to be achieved over a specified period of time. This would require the teacher of each lesson to make a comment and sign the report card

Reports


Reports will be sent out at the end of term 1 – December and at the end of term 2- June. The purpose of the reports is to provide parents with an overview of student progress. The reports will be accessible digitally and parents will receive notification through email.  If a student is transferred, a request can be made to print out reports. Reports are not normally printed out to reduce our carbon footprint. 

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