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Philosophy

Mission Statement

Our Carisbrooke mission is to provide a positive environment where individual differences are acknowledged and where students are challenged to reach their intellectual, social, physical, aesthetic and emotional potential.  This is a cooperative process involving students, staff, families and the community.

Commitments

Our Carisbrooke partnership is striving for our personal best by . . . 

  • Developing a love of learning
  • Developing a pride in accomplishment
  • Developing a spirit of citizenship a​nd involvement
  • Developing respectful, cooperative attitudes and behaviour
  • Developing independent thinking and critical expression
  • Developing self worth and independence
  • Developing successful, lifelong learners

Code of Conduct​

Respect– Responsibility– Safety

Respect

At Carisbrooke we will . . .

Respect and value the differences and needs of others

  • ​Respect the property of others
  • Treat others fairly and respectfully

Solve problems in peaceful way

  • Use the Stop-Think-Plan strategy
  • Listen to the other point of view

Responsibility

At Carisbrooke we will . . . 

Contribute to the classroom and school community​​

  • ​​Behave in a way that is not disruptive to the classroom
  • Complete school work on time and to the best of our ability
  • Be friendly, inclusive, kind and helpful

Balance our rights and responsibilities

  • Follow through on plans and goals
  • Accept consequences
  • Volunteer help

Safety

At Carisbrooke we will . . .

  • Be physically safe on our own and with others
  • Follow school rules
  • Think before we act

Carisbrooke Community Agreements

The purpose of the “CARISBROOKE COMMUNITY AGREEMENTS” is to create an orderly, educational environment where students and staff can teach/work, learn, and play in a positive and productive manner.  They are meant to compliment the Carisbrooke Code of Conduct: 

RESPECT - At Carisbrooke, we will respect and value the differences and needs of others.

RESPONSIBILITY - At Carisbrooke, we will contribute to the classroom and school community.

SAFETY - At Carisbrooke, we will be physically safe on our own and with others.

  1. Before School
    ​Students will remain outside of the school building until the first bell at 8:46AM. 
    Exceptions include a student's participation in a teacher-supervised activity, such as band, choir, study club, sports, and Library (when opened by Mrs. Ferraby).
    Study club participants must report to that classroom no later than 8:30 AM.
  2. Pedestrian Safety
    ​Bikes, scooters, skateboards and rollerblades must be walked or carried upon arrival on the school  property. 
    Helmets are required by law, for bike riders.
  3. Entering and Exiting The School
    ​Students will enter and exit the school building through the East (Gym) and West side doors: 
    at the first bell
    at the beginning and end of recess and lunch
    at dismissal. 
    For school safety, these doors will remain locked at all other times. 
    The Main Office entrance is reserved for late arrivals, school business, guests, and parents during school hours.
  4. General Hallway Behaviour
    ​Students will walk calmly and quietly, keeping to the right to allows others to pass safely.
  5. Recess/Lunch Traffic
    ​As needed, students will use the washroom facilities on the CENTRAL GROUND FLOOR during recess and lunch, entering and exiting through the Main Office door only. 
    A “Hallway Pass” must be obtained from a Playground Supervisor or the Office by students needing to return to a classroom for dry or warmer clothing.
  6. Lunch Etiquette
    ​While eating lunch, students will be seated and use indoor voices until 12:10 p.m. and no later than 12:25 p.m., when they must go outside to play.
  7. Inside Manners
    ​GUM: Students will avoid bringing gum to school. 
    HATS: Students will remove hats upon entering the school building.  
    HOODS: For school safety, students will remove hoods upon entering the school building.
    QUIET VOICES:  Students will use quiet voices in all common areas.
  8. Playground Manners
    Students will follow the Code of Conduct on the playground.

RESPECT: Students will respect property and living things in the environment, treat others fairly, agree on the rules, consider other points of view, and solve problems in peaceful ways.
​RESPONSIBILITY: Students will behave in a friendly, inclusive, kind, and helpful manner; accept consequences; volunteer to help; and return playground equipment.
SAFETY: Students will think before acting, listen to and obey directions of playground supervisors, and use all playground equipment in a safe manner.