Code of conduct

1. Core Principles

All members of our community shall:

• Respect self, others, and school property

• Maintain honesty, responsibility, and integrity

• Uphold the values of the IB learner profile

• Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment

• Demonstrate empathy and cultural sensitivity

• Engage in ethical digital behaviour

• Follow all school rules, policies, and applicable laws

2. Student Responsibilities

Students are expected to:

• Attend school regularly and on time

• Complete assignments honestly and ethically

• Maintain respectful communication with teachers and peers

• Avoid disruptive behaviour

• Uphold a zero-tolerance stance on bullying, harassment, and discrimination

• Use technology responsibly and safely

• Preserve school property

• Report unsafe or inappropriate conduct immediately

3. Parent/Guardian Responsibilities

Parents/guardians must:

• Provide accurate and updated student information

• Support the school’s academic and behavioural expectations

• Communicate respectfully with staff

• Avoid interfering with school operations

• Encourage student safety, punctuality, and discipline

• Participate in meetings, conferences, and school events

4. Staff & Teacher Responsibilities

Staff and faculty must:

• Provide a professional, safe, nurturing classroom environment

• Promote fairness and equal opportunity

• Maintain confidentiality of student records

• Follow child protection and safety protocols

• Model behaviour aligned with the IB learner profile

• Refrain from any form of misconduct, harassment, or abuse

5. Prohibited Conduct

The following is strictly prohibited:

• Bullying, cyberbullying, or harassment

• Discrimination based on race, religion, gender, disability, or identity

• Violence, threats, or intimidation

• Vandalism or theft

• Possession of weapons, drugs, alcohol, or unsafe objects

• Academic dishonesty

• Misuse of school technology

• Sharing private student information

• Misconduct on school transportation

6. Disciplinary Actions

Depending on severity, consequences may include:

• Warning or counselling

• Parent meeting

• Behaviour contract

• Suspension (in-school or out-of-school)

• Loss of privileges

• Expulsion in extreme cases

• Police notification if required by law

7. Reporting Mechanism

Incidents may be reported to any teacher, counsellor, administrator, or through the anonymous reporting channel on the school website.