Mission Statement
In an atmosphere that values the promotion of mutual respect, Colonel John Stuart Element
School works together to provide an open, secure and caring educational environment for all students.
Commitment Statement
We will act upon our common vision and experiences to further develop a school environment that is positive, preventive, predictable and effective to create a safe, healthy and caring place to learn and teach. We will do this by developing and implementing a Positive Effective
Behavior System (PEBS) specific to Colonel John Stuart Elementary School that will contribute to establishing positive behavior as the norm in our school and by the Provincial School Code Of
Conduct.
Positive Effective Behavior System (PEBS)
We will focus our attention on creating and maintaining primary systems of behavioral supports that will improve our learning environment for all students, staff, parents, guardians, volunteers and visitors and any persons who has contact with students and staff by reducing problem behavior and increasing desired behavior. It is our goal that every student, staff member and parent/guardians will know, without doubt, what is expected at Colonel John
Stuart Elementary School in terms of respecting Self, Others, Learning and the Environment.
The principles that guide us in our effective behavior system are based on the following:
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Behavior is predictable
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If it’s predictable it’s preventable
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Behavior is learned
 Behavior can be taught
We will implement positive strategies by teaching and reinforcing/rewarding behavioral expectations according to the Provincial Code of Conduct. We will be proactive and reward appropriate behavior. We will promote appropriate behavior in a supportive manner by directly teaching and re-teaching our students what is expected of them. We will respond to unacceptable behaviour in a progressive manner. It is important to note that responding to unacceptable behaviour will reflect an individual approach to discipline according to age, stage of development and special needs, severity, frequency and duration of the behaviour.
Our Colonel John Stuart Elementary school “PEBS Matrix”, as well as the Provincial School
Code of Conduct Acceptable Standard of Behaviour and the Provincial School Code of Conduct of acceptable and unacceptable behaviours can be viewed below, in which you will see examples of proactive strategies to promote desired behaviors to occur. Please refer to the following link to access the Provincial School Code of Conduct: https://studentservices.ednet.ns.ca/sites/default/files/Provincial%20School%20Code%20of%20C onduct.pdf

Acceptable Standards of Behaviour
 Show respect for the rights, property and safety of themselves and others.
 Accept personal responsibility for their behaviour.
 Demonstrate socially appropriate behaviour.
 Respect and except social diversity of all school members regardless of their race, culture , ethnicity, religion creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability or mental disability, mental illness, age national or aboriginal origin, socio-economic status or appearance.
 Treat school property and the property of others with a reasonable standard of respect.
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Attend regularly and punctually as required under section 24 of the Education Act.
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Show respect for the roles and responsibilities of students, principals, teachers, parents, volunteers and the school board.
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Demonstrates respect for the learning environment of the school, the classroom and the school activities and events.
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Demonstrate and promote positive behaviour through the avoidance of all types of violence.
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Refrain from all forms of bullying and cyberbullying, intimidation, racism and discrimination.
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Refrain from the possession of any weapons.
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Refrain from the use of any item as a weapon intended to harm another person or themselves.
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Use information and communication technology, including the internet, digital resources, and e-communication and all forms of social media in a responsible and acceptable manner consistent with the Nova Scotia Public Network and Use Policy and the Cyber-Safety Act (2013).
 Refrain from the possession of, or being under the influence of alcohol, drugs, and all other forms of intoxicants on school property.

Promoting
Some behaviours such as the behaviours listed below will be addressed by teachers and administrators in the course of their daily work in classrooms and supervision of students in the other areas of the school.
•Failure to follow directions
•Shoving and pushing
•Profanity that is not directed at another person
•Disrespectful behavior that shows disregard for teacher‘s or other supervising adult’s position
Responses to these behaviours may include:
•Student/and or parent conferences
•creating a plan for restitution
•Coaching students to help them learn new behaviours
•Restorative approaches
•Detention as a time to reflect
Responding to
Unacceptable behaviours endanger the well-being of others, results in damages to property and/or significantly disrupt the learning environment. Unacceptable behaviours are referred to the office through the online Incident Referral Form and where appropriate, will be addressed in a progressive manner through consequences that may include in-school and out-of-school suspensions.
Unacceptable Behaviour:
•Bullying
•Cyberbullying
•Discriminatory behavior
•Illegal Activity
•Insubordination
•Misuse of network or online resources
•Physical Violence
•Racist behavior
•Repeated use of tobacco or e-cigarettes
•Sexual assault
•Sexual harassment
•Sexual misconduct
•Significant disruption to school operations
•Use or possession of alcohol, drug related paraphernalia, illegal drugs and weapons
•Vandalism
•Verbal abuse
A principal may consider suspending a student for up to 10 school days, if the principal believes a student has engaged in any of the above activities while on school grounds, on property immediately adjacent to school grounds, at a school sponsored or school related activity, function or program, at a school bus stop or on a school bus or off school grounds if any of the above behaviours disrupt the learning climate of the school.

All Settings
(Including
Classrooms,
Music , French rooms, Gym,
Library,
Assemblies, and Field
Trips)
Hallways and feet to yourself
Washrooms 
Wash your
Outside
Breakfast
Room and
Classrooms at snack and lunch times
Bus
Colonel John Stuart Elementary School
Behavior Expectations (PEBS Matrix)
Setting Respect for Self Respect for Others
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Do your best.
Talk good about yourself.
Speak and act appropriately.
Take ownership.
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Be honest
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Be on time.
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Walk in single file on the right-hand side
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Keep hands hands with soap and water
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Enter and exit quickly and quietly
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Play safely and fairly.
 Stay in areas.
 Dress for the weather.
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Report
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 assigned problems to staff.
Be on time.
Use good manners.
Enter and exit quietly.
Join your class outside after breakfast.
 Follow directions.
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Sit properly.
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Follow the bus
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Keep hands and feet to yourself.
 Be kind and use good manners.
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Use inside voice.
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Ask permission to
 touch or use other’s belongings.
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Cooperate with others.
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Keep your belongings neat
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Enter and exit quietly
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Walk in single file on the right-hand side
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Be quiet
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Flush the toilet
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Turn off taps
 Respect the privacy of others
 Lock stall only when in use
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Keep hands and feet to yourself
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Respect the personal space of others.
 Include others.
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Keep hands and feet to yourself.
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Use acceptable language.
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Leave rocks, sticks, snow and other objects on the ground.
 Follow directions.
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Use good manners.
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Return your dishes.
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Clear eating area.
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Push in your chair.
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Help stack chairs when asked.
Use acceptable voices.
Respect for
Learning
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Be prepared.
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Talk positively to others.
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Be a good listener.
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Wait your turn
 Stay on task.
Respect for Environment
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Put garbage in garbage cans.
 Recycle and compost.
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Respect school property
(furniture, computers, books, etc.)
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Walk quietly
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Keep hands and feet to yourself
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Be ready to
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Return quickly
Go only when necessary
Follow the rules.
Be on time for class.
learn.
rules.
Follow the
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Put compost in green
 cans
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Keep the bathroom clean
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Report problems to staff
 areas.
 Take care of equipment.
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Report problems to staff.
 Clear your eating area.
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Push in your chair.
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Use garbage cans and
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Help stack chairs when
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Put garbage in garbage cans bins
Put garbage and used paper towel in garbage
Play in the assigned recycling. containers asked.
Only bring safe and appropriate items on the

driver’s rules.
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Use good manners.
bus