{"id":844,"date":"2025-05-09T10:27:30","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T14:27:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/etsb.pacifiquemarketing.ca\/bes\/?page_id=844"},"modified":"2026-09-22T09:56:40","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T13:56:40","slug":"school-policies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/etsb.pacifiquemarketing.ca\/bes\/school-policies\/","title":{"rendered":"School Policies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hero-section has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--tiny);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--regular)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading scroll-trigger animate--slide-in\">School Policies<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading scroll-trigger animate--fade-in has-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\"><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large hero-section__image scroll-trigger animate--fade-in animate--image-zoom-out\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/etsb.pacifiquemarketing.ca\/bes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2026\/08\/By-Laws-Policies-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1138\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/etsb.pacifiquemarketing.ca\/bes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2026\/08\/By-Laws-Policies-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/etsb.pacifiquemarketing.ca\/bes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2026\/08\/By-Laws-Policies-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/etsb.pacifiquemarketing.ca\/bes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2026\/08\/By-Laws-Policies-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/etsb.pacifiquemarketing.ca\/bes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2026\/08\/By-Laws-Policies-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/etsb.pacifiquemarketing.ca\/bes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2026\/08\/By-Laws-Policies.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b618db8f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:50px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:50px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgb(14,39,79) 0%,rgb(17,80,180) 100%);margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--regular);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--regular);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--regular);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--regular);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--regular);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--regular)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading scroll-trigger animate--slide-in has-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-2\">Complaint Process \u2013 Student Ombudsman<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"scroll-trigger animate--fade-in has-light-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\">Should a student or their parent be dissatisfied with the educational services they received, are receiving, should have received, or need, they can file a complaint with the Student Ombudsman.<br><br>Learn more about the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/etsb.pacifiquemarketing.ca\/complaint-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-accent-color\">Complaint Process \u2013 Student Ombudsman on the ETSB website<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-green-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e62f87aa wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:50px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:50px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--regular);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--regular);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--regular);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--regular);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--regular);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--regular)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center scroll-trigger animate--fade-in\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--regular)\">Student Handbook<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading scroll-trigger animate--fade-in\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small)\">Expectations of Behaviour<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"scroll-trigger animate--fade-in wp-block-paragraph\">Students are expected to dress in a clean, neat and appropriate manner that illustrates the students\u2019 respect for themselves and others. Inappropriate clothing might be clothing with inappropriate words, slogans or pictures, or clothing which&nbsp;promotes the use of drugs, alcohol, tobacco or cruelty.<br><br>As a sign of respect,&nbsp;hats are to be removed while students are in the building.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading scroll-trigger animate--fade-in\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small)\">Language<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"scroll-trigger animate--fade-in wp-block-paragraph\">The choice of language should demonstrate consideration and courtesy to self and others. We should hear people being kind and respectful to others.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading scroll-trigger animate--fade-in\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small)\">Behaviour<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"scroll-trigger animate--fade-in wp-block-paragraph\">Fighting, bullying, cyber-bullying, pushing, shoving, tripping, kicking, biting, spitting, play fighting, throwing snowballs, ice or wood chips, and inappropriate touching, as well as playing with sticks and pretend weapons, are&nbsp;<strong>not&nbsp;<\/strong>acceptable behaviours. All weapons or toys resembling weapons are<strong>&nbsp;prohibited<\/strong>.&nbsp;<strong>Physical violence against another person will not be tolerated. This will result in immediate suspension from school.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:38px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading scroll-trigger animate--fade-in\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small)\">School Property<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"scroll-trigger animate--fade-in wp-block-paragraph\">We expect all school property, including books and equipment, to be cared for and treated with respect and responsibility. It is expected that classrooms are to be kept neat and tidy and looking like rooms that we feel a sense of pride and ownership in.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading scroll-trigger animate--fade-in\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small)\">Footwear<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"scroll-trigger animate--fade-in wp-block-paragraph\">Outside footwear is to be removed upon entry so that floors are clean and safe. All students need two pairs of shoes: one pair for outdoors and one for indoors (which can also be used for gym).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading scroll-trigger animate--fade-in\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small)\">Absences<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"scroll-trigger animate--fade-in wp-block-paragraph\">Every student is expected to be in school every school day unless ill, as prescribed under the Education Act. Dated and signed notes or phone calls explaining the reason for the absence are required.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>School Policies Complaint Process \u2013 Student Ombudsman Should a student or their parent be dissatisfied with the educational services they received, are receiving, should have received,&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":1138,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-844","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/etsb.pacifiquemarketing.ca\/bes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/844","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/etsb.pacifiquemarketing.ca\/bes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/etsb.pacifiquemarketing.ca\/bes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/etsb.pacifiquemarketing.ca\/bes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/etsb.pacifiquemarketing.ca\/bes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=844"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/etsb.pacifiquemarketing.ca\/bes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/844\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/etsb.pacifiquemarketing.ca\/bes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=844"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}