Catholic Code of Conduct 
Policy Statement
In light of its Mission Statement, the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is committed to the implementation in every school of the Catholic Code of Conduct that clearly reflects the need to provide a safe, caring, inclusive and healthy Catholic school community. All community members will work together to develop spiritually, intellectually, physically, socially, and emotionally by aspiring to the highest possible standards of Catholic behaviour, in living out the gospel values, and by fostering a Catholic culture of respect, responsibility and concern for the common good.
Responsibilities of Students
Students will exercise self-discipline in their respect for self, staff, fellow students, school property and the property of others. They will take full responsibility for their own actions and strive to live up to the expectations of the Catholic Code of Conduct and all other board/school/class expectations, policies and procedures. They will work towards achieving a virtuous lifestyle, high standards of personal conduct and academic performance, active participation in leadership and service initiatives, concern for the environment, and compassion for those in need.
Students fulfill these responsibilities by:
· coming to school prepared, on time, ready to learn, and properly attired;
· striving for excellence in personal conduct and academic performance;
· cultivating opportunities to develop talents and strengthen personal leadership skills;
· demonstrating courteous behaviour to all;
· contributing to an inclusive school culture by advocating that no student be excluded;
· defending the rights of fellow students by reporting and/or safely intervening when the rights of others are threatened or violated;
· cultivating a virtuous life through a commitment to gospel values and service to others;
· participating respectfully in the faith life and liturgical practices of the school community;
· participating in school programs related to wise stewardship of resources (e.g. reduce, reuse, recycle);
· accepting school discipline as a tool for personal growth, and as an extension of the responsibilities that would be exercised by a kind, firm and judicious parent;
· refraining from bringing anything to school that may compromise the safety of others; and
· acknowledging that school safety is a shared responsibility that depends on student commitment and involvement.