Student Conduct

Students will treat staff, peers, and all guests with dignity and respect. Students will act in a manner that will contribute to a safe, positive, and constructive learning environment.

Attendance

Attending class and being punctual are important components to achieving success. There is a high correlation between attendance and/or punctuality and the success achieved in courses. It is strongly recommended that students aim to attend regularly.

Students must attend or make arrangements to attend the first or second class in order to remain enrolled. After the first two classes, students are expected to maintain ongoing communication with staff regarding attendance. Notify the teacher (by phone/email) or phone the school to leave a message with the front desk staff/answering machine for attendance related matters. When leaving a message, indicate your name, the class, and the teacher.

If students do not attend classes and prior arrangements have not been made, teachers are not expected to catch people up.

Cancellation of Classes Due to Weather

In the rare occurrence that classes are cancelled for students due to weather, radio stations will make this announcement by 7:00 am.

Cellular Devices

Students are asked to silence/turn off cellular devices as a courtesy to others. If a call must be taken during class time, students are asked to leave the classroom to minimize disruptions.

Changes to Personal Information

Please inform the front desk staff of any changes to personal information such as name, address, phone number, etc.

Smoking

Smoking is prohibited in the building and in front of the building doors. Smoking is permitted along the sidewalk facing Pembina Highway.

Freedom from Harassment

Any form of harassment is inappropriate/illegal and undermines the dignity and mutual respect of individuals. Harassment threatens the personal well-being and performance of individuals and affects social and educational development. Harassment will not be tolerated in an environment of trust and mutual respect that protects the rights of individuals.

Students engaging in any form of harassment could be subject to a human rights complaint and/or legal issues. Harassment may lead to withdrawal from all courses. Police will be contacted as necessary. Returning and/or the conditions of return will be at the discretion of the Director or designate and may include counseling and/or any other recommendations.

Violence/Threats/Abuse/Assault/Weapons

Any form of violence, threats, abuse, assault, and/or the use/possession of weapons is inappropriate/illegal, harmful to the physical and mental well-being of individuals, and affects social and educational development. There will be zero tolerance for violence, threats, abuse, assault, and/or the use/possession of weapons.

Any form of violence, threat, abuse, and/or assault will lead to automatic withdrawal from all courses. Police will be contacted as necessary. Returning and/or the conditions of return will be at the discretion of the Director or designate and may include counseling and/or any other recommendations.

Any use and/or possession of a weapon will lead to automatic withdrawal from all courses. Police will be contacted. The weapon(s) will be confiscated if possible. Returning and/or the conditions of return will be at the discretion of the Director or designate and may include counseling and/or any other recommendations.

Any suspected possession of a weapon will lead to a request for a search of personal belongings by school staff and/or administrator(s)/appropriate personnel. Police will be contacted if a weapon(s) is found. The weapon(s) will be confiscated if possible. Students will be automatically withdrawn from all courses. Returning and/or the conditions of return will be at the discretion of the Director or designate and may include counseling and/or any other recommendations.

Note: Students who refuse a search of personal belongings will be withdrawn from all courses. Returning and/or the conditions of return is at the discretion of the Director or designate and may include counseling and/or any other recommendations.

Drugs and Alcohol

Inappropriate or illegal use of drugs, alcohol, and/or controlled substances is harmful to the physical and mental well-being of individuals and affects social and educational development. The use, possession, distribution, and/or sale of drugs, alcohol, and/or controlled substances will not be tolerated. Drug paraphernalia are banned. Students will be prohibited from attending class under the influence of drugs, alcohol, and/or controlled substances.

Students violating/suspected of violating the Drug and Alcohol Policy by appearing and/or being under the influence of drugs, alcohol, and/or controlled substances, smelling like drugs, alcohol, and/or controlled substances, and/or in possession of drug paraphernalia will be asked to leave for the day. Arrangements for a safe departure will be made if permitted by the individual. A meeting with school staff and/or administrator(s)/appropriate personnel and the student must take place prior to the return of the student.

A repeat offence of any of the above violations will result in the student being withdrawn from all courses. Returning and/or the conditions of return will be at the discretion of the Director or designate and may include attendance at a recognized rehabilitation program, counseling, and/or any other recommendations.

Note: A search of the student’s personal belongings in the presence of school staff and/or administrator(s)/appropriate personnel may be requested in all incidences listed above. Violations of the policy resulting from the search will be subject to the procedures listed below.

Students violating/suspected of violating the Drug and Alcohol Policy by possession, distribution, and/or sale of drugs, alcohol, and/or controlled substances will be requested for a search of personal belongings by school staff and/or administrator(s)/appropriate personnel. Police will be contacted if banned substances are found. The drugs, alcohol, and/or controlled substance will be confiscated if possible. Students will be withdrawn from all courses. Returning and/or the conditions of return will be at the discretion of the Director or designate and may include attendance at a recognized rehabilitation program, counseling, and/or any other recommendations.

Dress Code

Dressing appropriately and respectfully for a school environment is extremely important. Clothing regulations consider safety, health, and the maintenance of a respectful school environment. Shoes must be worn at all times. Low cut and/or strapless tops/dresses, short shorts/skirts, revealing clothing, and/or clothing with obscene or offensive graphics/language will not be permitted. Shorts/skirts must be long enough to reach one’s finger tips when standing upright. Sagging will not be permitted and a belt must be worn if pants/shorts are too baggy. Undergarments must be worn.

Staff will provide a warning to students if the Dress Code Policy is violated. Repeated infractions will result in the student being asked to leave the class.

Plagiarism/Cheating

Plagiarism/cheating is a serious academic offence. Students who are caught plagiarizing/cheating will be subject to the following:

1^st offence – Student will receive a zero on the assignment or on the partial/unit/final assessment.

2^nd offence – Student will be withdrawn from the course.

3^rd offence – Student will be withdrawn from all courses and asked to leave the school.

Process of Appeal – Academic

Students have the right to appeal an academic decision. The following process must be followed:

The student must first contact the teacher. If additional resources are required or the process does not provide a satisfactory resolution, the student can contact the Director/Assistant Director.
The Director/Assistant Director will meet with the student to discuss the issue.
The Director’s decision on the matter will be final.

Process of Appeal – Non-Academic

Any student and/or member of the public has the right to request the opportunity to appeal a decision made by staff to the Jobworks Board of Directors. Existing procedures that define processes and channels of communication to deal with appeals must be explored before a request to be included on the agenda will be considered. The final decision regarding placement of appeals on the meeting agenda will rest with the President (Chair) of the Board of Directors.

Students seeking information or a resolution to an issue must first contact the teacher. If additional resources are required or the process does not provide a satisfactory resolution, the student should contact the Director of the school. As a final measure, a written request can be made to the Board President (Chair) of Jobworks to have the case reviewed at a board meeting or to appear at a board meeting. This written request to the Board President (Chair) of Jobworks must be received no more than five business days after the meeting of the student and the Director.

Members of the public are encouraged to deal with matters through staff members assigned to the area involved. If this process does not provide a satisfactory resolution, the Director of the school should be contacted. As a final measure, a written request can be made to the Board President (Chair) of Jobworks to have the case reviewed at a board meeting or to appear at a board meeting. This written request to the Board President (Chair) of Jobworks must be received no more than five business days after the meeting with the Director.

The Board President (Chair) is the final authority for approval of requests to address the Board or to appear at a board meeting.

Requests to appeal a decision made by administration may be held “in-camera” if the President (Chair) of Jobworks is of the opinion that confidentiality may be breached if the matter is addressed in an open meeting (in the case that an appearance at a board meeting has been permitted).

A written submission must be available for distribution with the agenda.

The amount of time allocated for an appeal will be specified by the President (Chair) of Jobworks when the item is approved for inclusion on the agenda. Generally, 15 minutes will be allowed for an appeal.

All Board decisions are final and written notice will be provided to the appellant.

Progress Reports

Students receive formal feedback by way of a midterm and a final report during each trimester. The grading software allows teachers to generate student progress reports throughout a trimester. Meetings between teachers and students regarding progress are encouraged.

Partial/Unit/Final Assessments

During partial/unit/final assessments students are expected to:

Put away all electronic devices/accessories capable of receiving or transmitting signals.
Only use calculators permitted for the course.
Remain in the room until the assessment is completed.

Note: Unless specified by the teacher, additional material/notes will not be permitted for use during an assessment.

The following procedures will apply to students writing a partial/unit/final assessment in another location of the school:

All electronic devices/accessories capable of receiving or transmitting signals and all other personal belongings need to be handed in for safe-keeping until the assessment is complete.
Only calculators permitted for the course may be used.
Remain in the room with the door open until the assessment is completed. Staff will check in periodically.

Note: Unless specified by the teacher, additional material/notes will not be permitted for use during an assessment.

Staff will intervene as necessary. Any misconduct may be reviewed by the Director or designate. It is mandatory to adhere to all of the above.

General Liability

The governing Board of Directors, officers, agents or employees of Jobworks assume no liability, expressed or implied, for the result of sickness or accidents involving personal injury to any student, whether in connection with instruction/programming wherever conducted, or incidental to other activities on Jobworks property or elsewhere.