Policies

BELIEFS:

1. We believe in a middle years philosophy 

2. We believe that the middle years child has a variety of developmental needs that can be addressed by: 

• providing opportunities to experience success
• programming that is varied and flexible
• programming for the individual learning styles and abilities
• supportive, flexible team approach
• providing a consistent response to students that both supports and redirects learning and behaving

3. We believe in a positive, school-wide approach to discipline that includes: 

• clear, consistent expectations and consequences
• teaching, modeling and encouraging respect, responsibility and safety

4. We believe in a respectful, caring and secure community that is created by: 

• effective communication amongst all its members
• a proactive approach towards personal safety
• opportunities for fun and personal growth
• a sense of belonging
• supporting lifelong learning

For more information on Middle Years philosopny in RETSD the link to our Middle Years Position Paper can be found here

We also have a variety of divisional policies and adhere to the RETSD Code of Conduct.