School Agreements
Our school is a formal setting and we believe that a common understanding where everyone is responsible for their actions is important. Below are School Agreements we believe will help support a school culture of care and respect for all. Staff and students will continue to work on these agreements throughout the year.
Our SPARK-5 School Agreements are Be Safe, Be Kind, Be Responsible, Be Respectful, and Be Inclusive.
Hallway Agreements
- Walk silently (no talking)
- Hands and feet to self
- Single file and behind each other
- Walk on the right hand side
SPARK-5 Connection
- Being safe if you need to hear instructions from an adult or over the PA
- Being kind by keeping your body to yourself
- Being responsible for yourself and your actions
- Being respectful for those students working in the hallways for those classes with their doors open
- Being inclusive of other needs to a quieter environment
Assembly Agreements - not happening during pandemic
- Walk into the gym silently (no talking)
- Hands and feet to self
- Sit quietly (whispering) until you are asked to stop
- Show appreciation by raising our hands or clapping – no hollering, whistling
- Walk out of the gym silently (no talking)
SPARK-5 Connection
- Being safe if you need to hear instructions from an adult or over the PA
- Being kind by staying in your own personal space
- Being responsible for yourself and your actions
- Being respect for those students and adults who do not like loud noises
- Being inclusive of other needs to a calmer environment
Hats, Hoodies, Toques, Etc in Hallways and Classrooms
- Each clasroom will make their rules around this - please speak to your child's classroom teacher
- No hats, hoodies, toques, etc throughout the school day, in communal areas such as hallways, gym, library and music room unless walking to go outside or coming back in from recess and lunch
- Only time when a student's head can be covered is for (1) religious or cultural reasons or (2) social-emotional reasons as determined by the classroom teacher and administration
SPARK-5 Connection:
- Being safe so that students can hear adult requests, including over the PA, and see where they are going
- Being responsible for following the agreements set out at school (similar to following rules at a job)
- Being respectful as school is a formal place
Lunch Time Agreements
Primary Lunchtime Agreements
During 12:05 to 12:25:
- I may go to the washroom when I have the need.
- I have the right to eat in a calm environment.
- I may socialize with nearby classmates using my inside voice.
- I need to sit down or stand at my own desk at all times while I am eating.
- I stay in my own classroom.
- I may get up to put garbage in my bag (pack in - pack out lunch).
- I need to put away my lunch bag as soon as I have finished my lunch.
- I may draw, read or complete HW while sitting.
During inside days:
- I can draw, read, complete HW, or continue to socialize while sitting at my desk
- I can play board games while sitting (at the carpet or tables)
Intermediate Lunchtime Agreements
During 12:05 to 12:25:
No cell phones allowed from 8:51 AM to 3:00 PM.
- I may go to the washroom when I have the need.
- I have the right to eat in a calm environment.
- I may socialize with nearby classmates using my inside voice.
- I must eat sitting or standing at my desk. During the pandemic, I may not sit or stand at a friend's desk.
- I stay in my own classroom.
- I may get up to put my garbage in my bag (pack in - pack out lunch).
- I need to put away my lunch bag as soon as I have finished my lunch.
- I may draw, read or complete HW while sitting.
During inside days:
- I can draw, read, complete HW, or continue to socialize while sitting at my desk
- I can play board games while sitting (on the floor or at a table)
SPARK-5 Connection:
- Being safe so that students can eat a nutritious meal
- Being responsible for eating food in a calm environment
- Being respectful of the time to nourish students' bodies