Respectful Conduct on School Premises

RESPECTFUL CONDUCT ON SCHOOL PREMISES

Just as parents in our program are the primary caregivers to their children and we play a secondary supportive role, the same can be said for the schools we operate in. In order to build strong positive relationships, the program needs to recognize the importance of positive, respectful, professional communication and behaviour.

Below are some standards and activities that support a positive relationship with the school. All team members should be introduced to head office personnel (Program Coordinator will send email to principal including Educators- names and pictures). All schools are concerned about strangers in the school

• Wear name tags and lanyards inside and outside while on school premises
• Speak positively to everyone in school environment at all times
• Ask permission before using any school equipment or areas within school (e.g. sports equipment, kitchen, fridge, staff room, outside water taps etc.
• Ask permission for program events that could impact school (e.g. extra hours outside regular hours of operation such as Christmas parties
• Respect the program space and go the extra step to ensure the area is left clean
• Be supportive and helpful (e.g. volunteer/participate in school events)
• Do not repeat information shared by teacher or conversations you may have overheard
• Recognize the principal and staff for opening their community to us with thank you cards, baking, coffee and invitations to program events when possible
• Be willing to give up space to school when necessary (e.g. badminton tryouts)

Remember that the space we use is NOT OURS but a community space and the school’s first….