BULLYING, HARASSMENT, FIGHTING and WEAPONS

All people at MacNeill have the right to learn and work in a safe environment. Bullying, harassment, intimidation, fighting or being in possession or suggesting possession of any form of weapon (real or replica) will not be tolerated, including bear spray and mace.  Harassment & bullying includes aggressive, unkind, or excluding behaviour (including rumour/gossip spreading) directed from one person(s) towards another.  It can be verbal or non-verbal; direct and physical or indirect and subtle; in person, online, via text message or on social media. It is wrong and needs to be stopped.  Provoking, contributing to or helping to set-up a conflict is also not acceptable. If this is happening to yourself or others - do not ignore it - ask for help from an administrator, teacher, or counsellor. The consequences for these behaviours will be serious and include parental involvement, RCMP contact and possible suspension or expulsion from school.

DRUGS AND ALCOHOL

Healthy people do not attend work or school impaired.  Students in possession or under the influence of drugs or alcohol at school or school-related activities will face serious consequences.  Similarly, students associating with others while they use or are under the influence of alcohol or drugs at or before attending a school-related function will also face consequences.  Possession of drugs or alcohol by minors is a criminal offence and the RCMP may be involved. If you or someone you know needs help, please see your counsellor and we help.

1st offence:         

Parent and RCMP contact, a school suspension, referral to outside counselling and school probation (including loss of extracurricular privileges - e.g. playing on Ravens athletic teams, attending school events, grad events, etc.). 

2nd offence:        

Parent and RCMP contact.  Suspension, referral to outside counselling and potential transfer to another school and notice of possible expulsion if another offence occurs at a school.

SMOKING AND VAPING

Smoking and vaping are serious health hazards and a leading cause of death in B.C.  We encourage students to make healthy choices for themselves.  Students are not permitted to smoke or vape anywhere on school property including bathrooms, nor on street corners & driveways in our immediate neighborhood.  Consequences for smoking or vaping on or in school property will include parental contact and suspension.

THEFT

Protect your belongings and do not leave money, phone, laptop or other valuables in an unattended bag, locker or changing room. Students involved in theft will face serious consequences: RCMP contact, suspension and loss of extracurricular privileges.  You do not have to be the one who steals to be involved in theft/stolen property. The best defense against theft is to not bring valuable items to school.