School Code of Behaviour

The EYCI Code of Behaviour is developed and reviewed annually by staff, parents and studnets to explain the school community’s expectations for inappropriate behaviour and to outline the range of expectations for appropriate behaviour and to outline the range of consequences for inappropriate behaviour. The Code of Behaviour is based on Provincial Legislation, TDSB Safe School Policy and EYCI behaviour expectations.

East York Collegiate Behaviour Guidelines

The single most important factor in making your school a safe and enjoyable place is

YOU!

The choices you make in how you treat yourself, others, and the property we all share are important. The Code of Behaviour is meant to create a positive and safe atmosphere to learn in.

Take Care of Each Other

  • Speak and act with respect towards teachers, classmates and visitors
  • Resolve conflicts in a constructive, non-violent manner
  • Co-operate with all staff
  • Respect classroom learning by being quiet in the halls and keeping distractions
  • Personal communications equipment – such as radios, cell phones, pagers, etc. – turned off in classrooms and halls. These devices should only be used outside of the school.

Take care of yourself

  • Attend all classes regularly
  • Be on time for all classes and events
  • Come to school prepared to work and study
  • Do not smoke, bring drugs, alcohol or weapons onto school property

Take Care of Your School and Neighbourhood Property

  • Eat in the cafeteria or outside
  • Always put garbage in the containers provided
  • Keep your school free of graffiti
  • Avoid littering on school grounds or in the neighbourhood

Consequences

If your behaviour does not follow these guidelines, expect consequences based on Provincial law, TDSB Safe School Policies and the expectations of the school community. Consequences are meant to be fair and consistent and depend on the seriousness of the behaviour.

Mandatory Suspension/Expulsion (Provincial Bill 81)

Mandatory suspension (1 to 20 days) must be imposed by the principal (or teacher) for:

  • Uttering a threat to inflict serious bodily harm
  • Possession of alcohol or illegal drugs
  • Being under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs
  • Vandalism with extensive damage to school property
  • Swearing at a person in authority

Mandatory expulsion must be initiated by the person for the following behaviour and is accompanied by a police/criminal investigation:

  • Possession of a weapon
  • Using a weapon to threaten or cause bodily harm
  • Committing a physical assault that causes bodily harm resulting in medical treatment
  • Sexual assault
  • Trafficking in weapons or illegal drugs
  • Robbery
  • Giving alcohol to a minor
  • Engaging in behaviour where the School Board Policy indicates expulsion as a consequence

Range of Consequences for Inappropriate School Behaviour

  • Informal interview (teacher/peer mentor/counsellor/vice principal)
  • Detention (class teacher or vice principal)
  • Student Services involvement (case conference with counsellor)
  • Formal interview (vice principal/counsellor/mentor develop behaviour plan)
  • Parent/Guardian involvement (case conference)
  • Behaviour/performance contract (written behaviour expectations)
  • Financial or other restitution for property damage
  • Community service
  • Referral to outside agencies
  • Suspension (1 to 20 days)
  • Exclusion (from class or by school principal)
  • Expulsion (by TDSB)
  • Fines (breach of city by laws)
  • Police/criminal investigation and charges (violation of Criminal Code)