Code of Conduct

64GO (Online Learning) Code of Conduct 2025/2026

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

At 64GO, we strive to create a safe learning environment for all members of our community. The purpose of our code of conduct is:

to establish and maintain a safe, caring and orderly environment for purposeful learning,
to teach social responsibility, engagement and self-discipline,
to preserve positive relationships within the school community, including online interactions,
to clarify and publish expectations of behavior while at school, while going to and from school, and while attending any school function or activity at any location.

The 64GO Code of Conduct is aligned with District policies, administrative procedures and the BC Human Rights Code.

As per Section 8 of Human Rights Code of British Columbia, people shall not discriminate against others on the basis of the race, religion, color, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, family status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or physical or mental disability. Furthermore, as per Section 7 of the Human Rights Code of British Columbia, no person shall publish or display anything that would indicate an intention to discriminate against another, or expose them to contempt or ridicule, on the aforementioned bases.

EXPECTATIONS FOR BEHAVIOR

At 64GO, we respect the right of everyone to work and learn in a safe, caring and orderly environment.

ACCEPTABLE CONDUCT

64GO community members are expected and supported to behave positively both at The Hub and online. We have three key expectations that guide our behavior:

1. Be kind

Some examples include:

Make encouraging, positive comments
Act kindly and have a positive effect
Offer help to people in need
Work to resolve challenges as immediately as possible

2. Be respectful of yourself, others, and the environment

Respect Yourself – be kind to yourself, and challenge yourself

Some examples include:

Aim for your personal best
Nurture a growth mindset
Be organized, plan and engage in your studies

Respect Others – be considerate of others’ personal feelings and properties

Some examples include:

Be polite and wait your turn
Be a friend
Be honest
Be accountable to our community – be on time and participate
Respect others’ property

Respect the Environment – be a steward of the classroom, school, school grounds, island, and environment beyond

Some examples include:

Clean up after yourself
Reuse, recycle, compost or use the garbage
Take good care of materials and limit your use of resources
Do your part – participate in leadership
Ask before borrowing
Return materials borrowed from The Hub

3. Be safe

Some examples include:

Move safely through The Hub
Respect personal boundaries both in person and online
Online, leave inappropriate interactions
Report inappropriate and dangerous situations to staff

TECHNOLOGY USE

64GO is committed to developing and expecting a high level of digital citizenship from all members of our community.

UNACCEPTABLE CONDUCT

The following behaviors are examples of unacceptable conduct but do not represent an all-inclusive list. Members of the 64GO community are expected to refrain from:

Behaviors that:

are uncaring, disrespectful or unsafe
interfere with the learning of self or others
interfere with an orderly environment

Acts of:

bullying, harassment or intimidation including cyber-bullying
physical, verbal, written or cyber abuse to self or others
retribution against a person who has reported incidents of misconduct

Illegal acts, such as:

possession or use of weapons
theft or damage to property, including plagiarism of others’ work
possession, use or distribution of illegal or restricted substances

PLAGIARISM

Plagiarism is the presentation of the work of another person, in whatever form, as one's own or without proper acknowledgement. Always cite your sources and give credit for ideas, words and visuals.

USE OF PERSONAL DIGITAL DEVICES

The overuse of personal digital devices, particularly cellphones, among our students has been associated with distractions, setbacks in social development, and hindrances to focused activity.

While students attend the HUB, they are asked to leave their personal digital device (Phone) in their backpack. Students will be able to use their tablet or laptop for the purpose of accessing their schoolwork on Brightspace or other applications found within their Microsoft Suite of educational applications. Students will be able to access their phone to communicate with their parents or guardians.

STUDENT SAFETY AND THIRD-PARTY PROVIDERS

Parents and guardians are responsible for ensuring all safety related to third-party providers of services and locations of third- party instruction, and the use of equipment therein.

RISING EXPECTATIONS

As our students become older and more mature, our expectations of them change. We expect increased personal responsibility and self-discipline with increased age.

CONSEQUENCES

At 64GO, we consider the severity and frequency of unacceptable conduct, the impact on others, as well as the maturity of the individual in determining the appropriate interventions and/or disciplinary action. Special considerations may apply to students with special needs if these students are unable to comply with the code of conduct due to having a disability of an intellectual, physical, sensory, emotional or behavioral nature.

In the event of unacceptable conduct, the following sequence of events will generally occur:

The teacher will address the concern with the student.
The teacher informs the parent/caregiver when behavior concerns become frequent or escalate.
More serious incidents of misconduct are referred to the principal.

Wherever possible, disciplinary action is preventative, instructive and restorative, and students are encouraged to participate in the development of meaningful consequences. Consequences may include one or more of the following:

restitution to the victim(s), including a verbal or written apology;
establishing a personal student contract;
loss of privileges;
replacement of, or reimbursement for, damaged or lost property;
more serious incidents of misconduct will result in a plan of action determined by the School Based Team and may also be referred to the Superintendent and/or the RCMP as required by law.

Restorative Practices focus on creating conditions for students to learn self-discipline, fix mistakes and return to the group/class/school strengthened. At 64GO, we emphasize the importance of positive relationships in building community and speak to the obligation we all have to each other to move towards wholeness, restoration and belongingness.

NOTIFICATION

At 64GO we strive to ensure positive and open communication with our community members. Consequently, parents will be notified when an issue arises or when behaviors escalate or increase in frequency. In serious cases, school district officials, the police and/or other agencies may be informed and involved where required by policy or law.