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Sandalwood Heights Secondary School
2671 Sandalwood Parkway East
Brampton, ON L6R 0K7
Website: http://sandalwoodheights.peelschools.org
Tel. 905.494.0023
Principal: Ms. R. Stiglic
Class Schedule
Period 1(homeroom) 8:30 – 9:50
Period 2 9:53 – 11:08
Lunch 11:11 – 12:26
Period 3 12:26 – 1:41
Period 4 1:44 – 3:00
Early Release Schedule
Period 1 8:30 – 9:15
Period 2 9:18 – 9:58
Period 3 10:01 – 10:41
Period 4 10:44 - 11:24
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CODE OF CONDUCT
2019-2020
OUR COMMITMENT
Sandalwood Heights Secondary School recognizes that students achieve their best when they feel safe, nurtured, welcomed, respected and included. We are committed to providing a healthy climate for learning and working to support student success. For learning to be successful, schools must be free of negative factors such as bullying, discrimination and other harmful behaviours including physical violence in any form. In the Peel District School Board, we understand that equity and
excellence go hand-in-hand. One of the core goals in our strategic
plan, the Report Card for Student Success, is the following:
"Achieve equity for students and staff—we provide equity of access and opportunity for students and staff to learn, work and develop in an environment that is nurturing, engaging, respectful and inclusive."
One of the Peel Board's projects is the implementation of six core
character attributes. The attributes are taught in school, but they are
also the basis of the board's working relationships – they help to
create a positive climate for learning and working.
We want our staff and students to be:
Caring – showing compassion and kindness towards others
Cooperative – working collaboratively with others for a
common purpose
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Honest – being truthful, trustworthy and sincere in our
speech and actions
Inclusive – treating everyone fairly and equitably
Respectful – treating others, ourselves and the environment
with high regard and value
Responsible – being accountable and reliable in our actions
and commitments
We believe that parents, the school and community must all work
together to help students learn to become responsible members of
society, being sensitive to the diversity, cultures and special needs
of individual students. We must clearly demonstrate respect for
social justice and human rights and promote the values needed to
develop responsible members of a democratic society.
The Code of Conduct for Sandalwood Heights Secondary School
aligns with and supports Ontario's Equity and Inclusive Education
Strategy, the Peel Board's Human Rights policy and the Equity and
Inclusive Education policy.
The Sandalwood Heights Secondary School Code of Conduct
applies to all members of the school community including students,
parents, guardians, volunteers, visitors and school staff, whether
they are on school property, on school buses, at school-authorized
events or activities, or in any other situation that may impact the
school climate.
All members of the school community have a responsibility to
respect and honour the school Code of Conduct, to demonstrate age
and developmentally appropriate social behaviour and to take
responsibility for their own actions.
OUR RESPONSIBILITIES
All members of the school community are expected to:
demonstrate honesty and integrity
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treat one another with dignity, respect and fairness, regardless of
race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnicity, creed,
citizenship, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation,
age, ability, socioeconomic status, or any other attribute
take appropriate action to help those in need, seeking assistance
to resolve conflict constructively and respectfully
show proper care and regard for school property and the property
of others
Parent and guardian responsibilities include:
taking an active role in their son/daughter's education by
ensuring that he/she is prepared for learning, including punctual
and regular attendance, promptly reporting authorized absences
and late arrivals, and communicating regularly with the school
reviewing the school Code of Conduct with their son/daughter
and helping him/her follow school rules
helping their child understand that it is not appropriate to tease
or bully others
monitoring their child’s internet use and taking responsibility for
his/her behaviour when accessing electronic resources from
home
Student responsibilities include:
demonstrating a commitment to learning through punctual and
regular attendance, being prepared and ready to learn
practising honesty and integrity including, but not limited to, not
participating in or encouraging plagiarism, misrepresentation of
original work, use of unauthorized aids, theft of evaluation
instruments, or false representation of identity
following school rules and taking responsibility for his/her own
actions
refraining from bringing anything to school, or using anything
inappropriately, that may risk the safety of themselves or others
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showing proper care and regard for school and community
property, as well as only visiting other schools for school-related
and authorized activities
Staff responsibilities include:
helping students achieve to the best of their ability, developing
self-worth, and being responsible citizens
maintaining order in the school and holding everyone to the
highest standard of respectful and responsible behaviour
communicating regularly and meaningfully with
parents/guardians
establishing a range of clear, fair and developmentally
appropriate interventions, supports, direct skill instruction and
consequences for unacceptable behaviour including but not
limited to homophobia, gender-based violence, sexual
harassment and inappropriate sexual behaviour
responding to and reporting behaviours which may have a
negative impact on school climate
BEHAVIOUR EXPECTATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY Students are expected to behave appropriately at all times in the
community. They are representatives of the Sandalwood School
Community. Any negative behaviour that affects our school
community will be dealt with according to school and board
policies.
BULLYING PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION
We are teaching students to identify and deal with bullying
behaviour and to stop this behaviour from happening.
Bullying is typically a form of repeated, persistent and aggressive
behaviour directed at an individual or individuals that is intended to
cause (or should be known to cause) fear, distress and/or harm to
another person’s body, feelings, self-esteem or reputation. Bullying
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occurs in a context where there is a real or perceived power
imbalance.
When someone experiences or observes bullying behaviour, he/she
is expected to report it to a teacher, teaching assistant or school
administrator immediately. Bullying behaviour will be dealt with
using a progressive discipline approach.
PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE
Sandalwood Heights Secondary School encourages, supports and
recognizes acceptable behaviour in our students through a variety of
positive practices. Progressive discipline is an approach that makes
use of a continuum of interventions, supports and consequences,
building upon strategies that promote positive behaviours.
We encourage students to take responsibility for their behaviour and
to accept the consequences of their actions. A progressive discipline
approach is used to deal with inappropriate behaviour. This may
include: verbal reminders, review of expectations, contact with
parent(s)/guardian(s), written reflections, volunteer services to the
school community, conflict mediation and resolution, peer
mentoring, referral for support services and/or an opportunity for
restoration and repair.
We recognize that each student is a unique individual and that every
situation that requires disciplinary action has its own set of
extenuating circumstances. All factors that may have affected the
student’s behaviour will be considered before progressive discipline
is applied. Students who behave inappropriately will receive an age
and developmentally appropriate consequence. For a student with
special education or disability-related needs, all progressive
discipline approaches will be consistent with his/her Individual
Education Plan and his/her demonstrated abilities.
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Suspension and Expulsion
Sandalwood Heights Secondary School also supports the use of
suspension and expulsion for serious incidents as outlined in the
Peel District School Board's Safe Schools Policy.
Before considering whether to impose a suspension or make a
recommendation for an expulsion, a principal considers mitigating
and other factors.
The behaviours for which a principal will consider suspending
a student include:
swearing (written or verbal) at a teacher or at another person in
a position of authority
bullying, including cyber-bullying
uttering a threat to inflict serious bodily harm on another person
committing an act of vandalism that causes extensive damage to
school property
possessing alcohol or restricted drugs
being under the influence of alcohol and/or other restricted drugs
committing any act, considered by the principal to:
o have a negative impact on the moral tone of the school
o have a negative impact on the physical or mental well-being
of one or more school community members
o be contrary to the school or Peel Board Code of Conduct
Incidents for which a principal will consider recommending to
the Board's Discipline Committee that a student be expelled
include:
physically assaulting another person causing bodily harm that
requires medical treatment
possessing a weapon or using a weapon to cause or to threaten
bodily harm to another person
trafficking in restricted drugs or weapons
giving alcohol to a minor
committing robbery
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committing sexual assault
behaviour that:
o is significantly detrimental to the school climate and/or to
the physical or mental well-being of others
o causes extensive damage to school property
o causes his/her continued presence at the school to pose an
unacceptable risk to other members of the school community
o is a pattern of behaviour so inappropriate that the student's
continued presence is detrimental to the effective learning or
working environment of others
o demonstrates a persistent resistance to changes in behaviour
that would enable him/her to be successful
o is a serious violation of the school or Peel Board Code of
Conduct
Students who are suspended or expelled will be given an opportunity
to continue their education through educational programs offered by
the school board.
SMOKING/VAPING
The school recognizes the benefits of a smoke-free environment
for all persons. By-law, smoking and vaping is not permitted at
Sandalwood Heights Secondary School, on any other board
property, on school buses or while attending any school-related
event or activity. School property includes cars that are on school
grounds and all lands to the edge of the sidewalk or street. The no
smoking/vaping rule will be enforced within these areas. The
smoking prohibition applies to students, parents, visitors and staff
as well as “after hours” groups who use the property. The
minimum fine is $305 for smoking/vaping on school property.
ALCOHOL AND DRUGS
Alcohol and restricted drugs may be addictive and represent a health
hazard. Possessing, using, trafficking in, or providing others with
restricted drugs and/or alcohol will not be condoned at Sandalwood
Heights Secondary School, on Peel Board property or at any school-
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related event or activity at any time. Drug-related paraphernalia that
can be used for substance abuse are not permitted on school
property.
VANDALISM Students are expected to respect the school property at all times.
Any act of vandalism will have a disciplinary and/or financial
consequences.
WEAPONS
Possessing or displaying weapons of any kind, real, toy or replica,
and all other objects that could inflict or threaten bodily harm will
not be tolerated at Sandalwood Heights Secondary School, on any
Peel Board property, or at any school-related event or activity at any
time.
TRESPASSERS AND VISITORS
Trespassers are NOT permitted on school property. Students are
expected to report trespassers to a staff member immediately.
Failure to do so may result in suspension. Sandalwood Heights
students may not visit other schools unless participating in school-
sponsored activities. Students who trespass at other schools may be
suspended. Sandalwood Heights has a “no visitors” policy.
DRESS CODE
School dress codes shall require that students wear appropriate dress
that promotes a safe, respectful and inclusive, learning and teaching
environment that is free from discrimination and that permits self-
expression. School dress codes must be consistent with the Human
Rights Code, which prohibits discriminatory conduct on the grounds
of race, ancestry, place or origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship,
creed, sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation, gender identity,
gender expression, age, marital status, family status or disability.
Discrimination may be intersectional when it occurs based on two
or more grounds, which may produce a unique experience of
discrimination or harassment for the individual experiencing it.
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Requests for accommodation based on prohibited grounds may be
made to the school administration.
Inappropriate Apparel includes, but is not restricted to, logos,
sayings and pictures that address/display sexual content, substance
abuse, including alcohol, illegal, controlled or restricted drugs,
violence, profanity, inappropriate references to nationality, race or
gender or any other grounds protected under the Ontario Human
Rights Code, and/or dress or logos that demean or threaten an
identifiable individual or group, (e.g. items with indigenous
mascots, symbols or images).
FOOD AND DRINK
All students at Sandalwood Heights Secondary School are expected
to keep the school clean and dispose of all food and drink in the
appropriate garbage receptacles. Absolutely no food should be
brought into school washrooms.
FOOD DELIVERY
Food delivery services (Uber Eats, Skip the Dishes, etc...) must be
instructed to drop food off at the front doors of the school. Students
are required to meet the delivery outside of the school. Food delivery
must not impact student class time. Students are not permitted to
leave class for food delivery, nor should food be brought into the
classroom.
ANAPHYLAXIS – SABRINA’S LAW
Anaphylaxis is an acute, severe and potentially life-threatening
allergic reaction. It happens when the immune system is exposed to
a partial allergen or substance that causes an anaphylactic reaction.
The most common causes of anaphylaxis are: food (especially
peanuts and tree nuts, milk shellfish, fish, eggs, soy, sesame seeds,
and wheat). Therefore it is extremely important that there be NO
food in any classroom.
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NO SCENTS
Sandalwood Heights Secondary School is a scent-free environment.
All students and staff are to refrain from using perfumes, colognes
and any other scented products.
ATTENDANCE
Regular attendance is important for success. Students are expected
to attend all classes on time. Continuous absences from class or
habitual lateness to class, will result in consequences. All Students
are required to write their Final Evaluations as scheduled. Please do
not plan vacations or employment during In-Class or Final exam
times.
EARLY LEAVING/SIGNING OUT
Students who must leave school before the end of their regularly
scheduled classes must report to the Main Office to sign out with a
note of permission from a parent/guardian before leaving. Also,
students must have a parent/guardian call or provide a number to
call in order that the office staff may verify the absence. If you are
signing out, you must leave the school property.
ILLNESS
In case of emergency illness, tell your teacher that you are ill and
then report to the Main Office. Never remain in a washroom or leave
the school. A parent/guardian will be contacted in order to arrange
early pick up. If a reason cannot be verified, the student will be
referred to a vice principal for sign out. Students absent from subject
classes are responsible for work missed.
BUS TRAVEL
Students are expected to follow the standards of behaviour outlined
in the Code of Conduct while they are on the school bus. Damage
to school bus property may result in financial liability.
Students are required to:
be at their bus stop at least five minutes before their pick-up time
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go directly to their seats and stay seated
follow the bus driver’s instructions and behave appropriately at
all times
Students may not:
consume food and drinks on the bus
fight, swear or cause excessive noise on the bus or engage in
activities that may endanger the safety of themselves or others
LOCKERS
Lockers are the property of the Peel District School Board and are
assigned to each student for the storage of books and personal items.
It is your responsibility to keep the locker to which you were
assigned, keep the lock combination private, not to bring valuables
to school, and not to leave your possessions unattended. Students
should be aware that the administration may inspect any locker at
any time if it is deemed necessary.
STUDENT PARKING PASS Students who drive to school, must obtain a parking pass from the
main office. Parking is limited and will be provided on a first come
and first serve basis. Receiving a parking permit is a privilege and
not a right. The conditions for obtaining a permit and retaining a
spot on the school’s parking lot may include (and may not be
restricted to) the following: Licence ownership, regular attendance
to all classes, proper driving on school premises, exemplary
behaviour in and around the school building. Parking permits may
not be traded between students. Permits are to be returned to the
school at the end of the school year or when the student is leaving
the school. Parking lots will be monitored regularly. Any
unauthorized vehicles will be towed away from the school at the
owner’s expense.
Students may park in the South parking lot ONLY. Students are
expected to operate their cars at a slow and safe speed (15 km/h).
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At no time are students permitted to be in their cars other than to
enter or leave the parking lot. Students who do not follow these
guidelines will be asked to meet with their parents and Vice-
Principal to discuss whether they will continue to drive to school.
PLAGIARISM Students must practice academic honesty and integrity at all times.
Plagiarism, misrepresentation of original work, cheating and theft of
test materials are serious academic offences and are not permitted
under any circumstances.
USE OF TECHNOLOGY
Students will demonstrate appropriate online conduct and manners
and refrain from improper/unethical use of technology, including
computer hacking and cyber-bullying. The internet must not be used
for any purpose that is contrary to the intent of the Sandalwood
Heights Secondary School Code of Conduct. This applies to school,
work and home internet use. Posting school-related photographs or
images on the internet (including social network sites) without
permission of a school official violates the Sandalwood Heights
Secondary School's Code of Conduct.
LEARNING AND TECHNOLOGY PLAN
The Peel District School Board’s Learning and Instructional
Technology Plan will ensure Peel schools are increasingly
connected and relevant in the 21st Century. At Sandalwood Heights,
students are able to access educational resources online and engage
in 21st Century learning through wireless networks.
Students are encouraged to BYOD—bring your own device. The plan
will also improve equity of access to technology for all students
through classroom technology in schools, and a process to ensure
schools across the system have similar standards of technology so
that no child feels excluded.
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DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP
Students are going to live and work in a world where people use
their devices 24/7 so they need to learn to use technology effectively
and respectfully. Digital responsibility is an important part of what
we help students learn in school, and appropriate use will continue
to be an expectation in each school’s Code of Conduct. As we begin
to move forward with the plan, principals, staff and School Council
members will work together to develop school policies and practices
that support the effective use of technology in the classroom.
Students will use technology for educational purposes only. By
accessing the Internet while on Peel board property or by logging in
with a board login, students accept all terms and conditions of the
Peel board network and internet use, as well as Policy #78 –
Appropriate Use of Technology.
Students will demonstrate appropriate online conduct and manners.
Students must follow Peel board security procedures and use Peel
board virus scanning software. Although the Peel board uses a content
filter, students may encounter inappropriate material.
Students are also required to report any inappropriate use of email,
data, or unauthorized technology or data to a teacher or administrator
immediately. Information created on Peel board networks may be
accessed and is subject to review. Personally owned devices used
inappropriately to access/produce or share unlawful materials will
result in full investigation and necessary action will be taken.
Users will refrain from improper/unethical use of technology,
including computer hacking, cyber-bullying, and sending or receiving
offensive pictures or materials. The Internet must not be used for any
purpose that violates the school's Code of Conduct or the Municipal
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
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Consequences All users are expected to comply with all federal and provincial laws
and regulations—Ontario Human Rights Code, Criminal Code,
Education Act and Copyright Act.
Students accept full responsibility for their use of technology. Any
inappropriate use such as harassment, plagiarism, financial gain,
accessing or vandalizing other users’ information, providing access
to other accounts or posting private information will result in loss of
technology privileges and/or other consequences consistent with the
school’s Code of Conduct, progressive discipline and safe schools
legislation. When appropriate, offences may be reported to the
police.
Personal electronic devices (PEDs)
Students are responsible for the care, maintenance and security of
their personal devices. The Peel board is not responsible for the
replacement of lost, stolen or damaged items.
Definition of Technology For purposes of BYOD, “technology” means personal electronic
devices (PEDs), privately owned wireless and/or portable electronic
handheld equipment that includes, but is not limited to, existing and
emerging mobile communication systems and smart technologies,
portable internet devices, Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs),
handheld entertainment systems or portable information technology
systems that can be used for word processing, wireless internet
access, image capture/recording, sound recording and information
transmitting/receiving/storing, etc.
Sandalwood Heights Secondary School is committed to supporting
students who are 21st century learners and recognizes and values the
use of PEDs to enhance student learning and support student
success. As such, we embrace the use of PEDs in a respectful and
responsible manner.
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PEDs may be used outside of class time in general areas such as the
cafeteria and atrium, as long as these devices do not distract from
instructional class time or other school activities. At no time may
the use of PEDs be used to excuse a student from responding to the
directions of a staff member.
PEDs may be used during class time for educational purposes with
permission of the teacher. These activities may include entering due
dates into calendars, researching information, adding comments to
a class blog or twitter. The use of PEDs during class time for any
other reason that is not curriculum related is unacceptable.
PEDs are not to be used during any school sponsored activity such
as an assembly or guest speaker presentation.
PEDs may not be taken into test or examination settings unless
students have received teacher permission.
PEDs are not to be used in settings such as change rooms,
washrooms, private counseling rooms, that have the potential to
violate a person’s reasonable expectation of privacy.
To encourage responsible and respectful use of devices in the
classrooms and school, teachers may ask students to “flip-it” show
their screen to them at any time to ensure that they are on task and
using their PED for curriculum-related activities.
In the event of an emergency such as a lockdown, the Principal will
direct students on the acceptable use of PEDs in that emergency
situation.
Online safety To ensure students stay safe on the Internet, students must never:
give out personal information such as their addresses, telephone
number, age, school name or address
agree to meet with someone they meet online
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respond in any form to messages which make them
uncomfortable or are deemed inappropriate according to the
school’s Code of Conduct
share their personal student network login and password with
anyone other than a parent/guardian
use other individuals’ accounts
take and/or post photos, videos or images of an individual/group
unless consent from the individual(s) (over the age of 18) or
parental consent (for those under the age of 18) has been
obtained
Responsibilities
Students are responsible for:
using board technology for curriculum-related/educational
purposes only
using personally owned technology for curriculum-
related/educational purposes only while on board property
demonstrating digital citizenship through the appropriate use of
technology, as outlined in the school’s code of conduct
ensuring that technology is used in accordance with Board
policies and procedures
using technology in a lawful, responsible and ethical manner
consistent with the purposes for which it is provided
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