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CODE OF CONDUCT

BREBNER HIGH SCHOOL. CODE OF CONDUCT. The Code of Conduct is based on:. Order and discipline in School Developing mutual respect Fostering good habits Getting best environment for effecting learning and teaching. Continue…. Protecting the individual Ensuring group rights

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CODE OF CONDUCT

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  1. BREBNER HIGH SCHOOL CODE OF CONDUCT

  2. The Code of Conduct is based on: • Order and discipline in School • Developing mutual respect • Fostering good habits • Getting best environment for effecting learning and teaching

  3. Continue… • Protecting the individual • Ensuring group rights • Corrective behaviour • Accountability and responsibility

  4. A Summary of the Code of Conduct will be handed out but the full . (and Legally binding) version is on our website www.brebnerhigh.co.za.

  5. Some of the main contraventions of the Code of Conduct • Disruptive and distracting behaviour in class i.e. Teacher cannot teach other learners cannot get on with their work

  6. Arrogance and Disrespect to Teachers • Learners must follow instructions • May write a grievance to the Principal • Cannot refuse to carry out an instruction if they believe they are “innocent”, and • Use of unacceptable language on tone of voice

  7. Appearance: • School is not the place for a fashion show!!! • Emphasis is on “extravagant” hairstyles • Jewellery • Incorrect uniform • Beards and moustaches

  8. Bullying and Fighting • Physical assault (under control) • Fighting • Emotional abuse • Buses a problem • Racial/ cultural/ economic abuse

  9. Bunking: • Bunking school – come to school and disappear • Bunking classes • Not attending compulsory extra classes • Purposefully missing tests

  10. Drugs: • Regular drug (dagga) users – (only a few) • Smoking in uniform • Alcohol – school not place to experiment • Drug testing – legal and learners may not refuse

  11. Illegal Contraband? • Knives (weapons) at school • Pornography (also of themselves) • Selling of food and other products • We do regular searches

  12. Theft: • Theft is a big issue • Parent not allowed to intervene on school property • School accepts no responsibility • Try to investigate but very complicated • NB:- Legal rights of parents and learners

  13. Cell Phones • May not use during class times • R20- fine if caught (may be confiscated) • Do not want to ban • Cannot accept responsibility for theft • Phones disappear once stolen

  14. SBA • Count 25% to 50% of Final exams in Grade 10 to Grade 12 • Count 75% of Final promotion mark in Grade 8 and Grade 9 • Many learners do not do their SBA work • We give the a warning and a further 3 days • After that time the Headmaster approves zero (0) for the task • Dishonesty with SBA and exams

  15. Corrective Measures • Minor offences in class – Teachers keep a notebook • After 3 “bookings” or verbal warnings a demerit is sent in. • Learners sign their demerits • Time consuming – warning not to waste convenor’s time

  16. continues • Award a yellow card • Writing out • Exclusion from classes – to allow other learners to work • Perform extra tasks or exercises

  17. Demerits: • Points awarded for various transgressions • When learners get a certain number of points (usually 10) parents are phoned. • When points get to around 30, parents are called in for an internal hearing. • Continuous transgressions – SGB hearing

  18. Hearings: • Internal SMT Hearing: attendance compulsory • Exam Committee Hearings: for exam transgression • SGB Disciplinary Hearings – extreme cases • NB School Disciplinary Hearings must not be confused with Labour Law Hearings

  19. Safety Act: The Principal may remove a learner from school (for safety reasons) if: • Learner causes major disturbances in school • Perceived to be a threat to themselves or others • Possession of a dangerous weapon • Under influence of, or selling, or in possession of any illegal substance • Time of removal will depend on circumstances

  20. School Buses CAUSING PROBLEMS ON SCHOOL ORGANIZED BUSES WILL LEAD TO PERMANENT REMOVAL FROM SUCH BUSES

  21. Good News: We have minimal serious problems. Lovely well mannered children. Let’s keep it that way. Remember our Partnership between School and Parents

  22. English Statistics

  23. Maths Statistics

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