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