Code of Conduct

All District Teachers are expected to:

• Establish and maintain a safe, orderly and stimulating school environment that emphasizes active engagement of students in the learning process;
• Maintain a climate of mutual respect and dignity for all students regardless of actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender/gender identity, sex, or other protected characteristics which will strengthen students’ self-concept and promote confidence to learn;
• Be prepared to teach;
• Demonstrate interest in teaching and concern for student achievement;
• Know school policies and rules, and enforce them in a fair and consistent manner;
• Communicate to students and parents:
  • Course objectives and requirements
  • Marking/grading procedures
  • Assignment deadlines
  • Expectations for students
  • Classroom conduct plan
  • Growth and achievement
• Confront issues of discrimination and harassment in any situation that threatens the emotional or physical health or safety of any students, school employee or any person who is lawfully on school property or at a school function;
• Address personal biases that may prevent equal treatment of all students in the school or classroom setting.