General Expectations of Students

  • To attend school regularly
  • To arrive to school and each individual class punctually
  • To do their best work at all times
  • To complete all assignments either in class, after school, or for homework
  • To seek help from teachers or resources when necessary
  • To respect the rights and property of others
  • To be polite and respectful
  • To keep the school neat and clean
  • To be responsible for their own belongings
  • To be clean and tidy, both in personal care and dress
  • To be responsible for their behaviour, and to behave in a courteous manner
  • To replace or pay for any school property which they have destroyed, broken, damaged or lost
  • To model proper digital citizenship as defined by the Calgary Board of Education 

These guidelines are intended to support School Board Policies and regulations to ensure that teachers, students, and parents are aware of what is allowed and expected in the school.

Procedures and Consequences for Misbehaviour

As citizens of Georges P. Vanier, students will earn privileges by showing that they are responsible and have respect for the rights and property of others. Responsibilities come before rights. All staff, administration, and students at the school are responsible for the enforcement of the Code of Conduct. 

The following measures will apply to those students who do not respect the CBE Code of Conduct: Administrative Regulation

  • community service, reflection with administration supports
  • telephone calls to parents and or loss of privileges such as:
    - Playing on school or intramural teams
    - Attending classes or special activities
    - Participating in field trips and educational tours

Continued incidents of misbehaviour or major infractions may result in the following consequences:

  • In-school suspension
  • Temporary suspension from the school (1-5 days)
  • Suspension with recommendation for expulsion from the school
  • The following are examples of major infractions:
    - Verbal or written or cyber threats to cause bodily harm or to damage/destroy the property of others
    - Causing bodily harm to another person or making threats
    - Disrespectful language/behaviour towards any Vanier student or staff member
    - Vandalism
    - Harassment, bullying, cyber bullying
    - Being in possession or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or tobacco (including e-cigarettes and vape juice)
    - Weapons
    - Skipping classes or leaving school without permission

Transit & Student Drop-Off 

Students who come to school on public transit must follow all Calgary Transit rules. Good conduct while riding transit is essential to the safety and comfort of all passengers.

Students are requested to:

  • remain seated while the vehicle is in motion
  • not litter or cause damage
  • keep voices low so the operator can concentrate
  • behave in a manner which does not distract the operator or other passengers
  • respond politely to all operator/transit personnel requests Swearing and obscene language is not tolerated.

General awareness of traffic and safety by roadways is important for students waiting at City Transit stops. Students need to ensure they are not stepping onto the roadway and must also step back as the bus is arriving at the stop. 

Contact for Calgary Transit: 403-262-1000

Route planning for students can be done at: https://www.calgarytransit.com/plan-a-trip

For parents choosing to carpool/drive their child to school, please be aware that traffic rules and common sense should be respected in the area around the school. The preferred drop- off point for students is on 31st Ave. NE. Please do not drop students in the staff parking lot. Students being dropped or picked up during the school day should use the entry doors by the office; it is preferred that parents drop them at the entry area to the staff parking lot.

Please do not use neighbour’s driveways to turn around.

lllegal Substances

Smoking or vaping is not permitted in the school, on the school grounds, or across the street in front of neighbouring property. Smoking (vaping) is illegal for anyone under the age of 16 and is therefore always prohibited. The possession and/or consumption of any illegal substance, including cigarettes, e-cigarettes, alcohol, and drugs is not permitted. Students caught smoking or using illegal substances will be sent home and must return with one or both parents/guardians to school before re-admittance. Suspension may be a consequence and police intervention may also be required for a student caught smoking or using illegal substances.

Unsafe Behaviour on School Property

  • Running in building or sliding down banisters
  • Pushing, kicking or tackling
  • Horseplay/ Tag games indoors
  • Spitting
  • Throwing or propulsion of any object including snowballs

Disrespectful Language

We strive to maintain a culture of respect for all. Students have the right to be treated respectfully and have a responsibility to treat all others with respect. Disrespectful language is regarded as unacceptable on school property. If students engage in disrespectful language, teachers will contact home, and administration may become involved as a part of the CBE Progressive Student Discipline Regulation.

Harrassment

Harassment is defined as any persistent behavior that humiliates or harms another person.

At GP Vanier, we support students in learning appropriate ways to communicate and interact. Our expectation is that students will always adhere to the CBE Student Code of Conduct.

Access to Hallways during Class Time

Students must ask permission to leave the classroom during class times. It is expected that students are prompt when using the washroom or retrieving necessary supplies from their locker, also they are not to use their mobile device.

Expectations with Substitute Teachers 

Most school days, there is a substitute teacher in the building. We depend on substitute teachers to fill in for teachers who are absent for various reasons. We treat substitute teachers as guests in the school and we expect students to be even more polite and even better behaved than usual since the substitute teacher does not know names, routines, or procedures. Teachers will establish protocols for students to follow when they have a substitute teacher, and students will be held to a high standard of behaviour.