Safe Positive Schools

Anti-bullying

Students, staff, parents and guardians of Mother Teresa School Community have the right to feel emotionally, socially, physically, intellectually, and spiritually safe. In order to achieve a safe, caring, positive and respectful school environment, we have the following expectations:

For Students

As Jesus taught us, treat others as we wish to be treated.
To attend school regularly and follow the expectations of the school.
To work to the best of their abilities by participating in class, completing assignments and respecting others' right to learn.
Respecting others' safety, well being and property by not intimidating others, hurting others emotionally, socially, intellectually, physically, or damaging property.
To be accountable for their actions by accepting consequences that are reasonable, related and respectful.

For Staff

To provide a safe, positive, and respectful learning environment.
To involve students in developing classroom expectations with reasonable, related and respectful consequences.
To model, teach and reinforce appropriate behavior that reflects our Christian faith.
To work and cooperate with parents and guardians to resolve concerns regarding their child(ren).

For Parents/Guardians

To participate in creating a safe, positive learning environment at our school.
To support their child(ren) in regular and punctual attendance.
To work and cooperate with the staff to resolve concerns regarding their child(ren).
To be familiar with the School Code of Conduct and discuss it with their child(ren).
Support their children's faith journey in partnership with the School and the Church.