At École Morden Middle School we believe everyone will:
• Be responsible and accountable for the choices they make.
• Have respect for self, others, and property.
• Treat each other with courtesy and compassion.
• Have a right to a safe and healthy environment.
• Treat each other in a fair and equal manner.
• Communicate in an open, honest and appropriate manner.

As a student I can expect:
• To be treated with courtesy, compassion, respect, honesty and fairness.
• To learn in a safe, healthy and supportive environment which is free from verbal, physical, sexual and emotional abuse.
• To have consequences for improper behavior.

As a student I am expected:
• To be in class on time.
• To be prepared to learn, complete assignments, to study and actively participate in school matters.
• To try my hardest.
• To use appropriate language, and show courtesy and compassion in school, on the way to and from school, and at school activities.
• To show respect towards staff, other students, guests, and property.
• To solve problems or conflict by talking openly or seeking help from peers, staff or parents. As a staff member I can expect:
• To be treated with courtesy, compassion, respect, honesty and fairness.
• To work in a safe and healthy environment.
• To receive the assistance and cooperation of students, parents, other staff, and the school board in the performance of their duties.

As a staff member I am expected:
• To establish and maintain a safe, healthy and non-threatening learning environment.
• To be a good role model by showing courtesy and compassion, being sensitive to individual needs and being respectful to all.
• To treat individual students fairly and consistently.
• To communicate effectively about student progress and behavior with students, parents, and staff.
• To use teaching methods which actively engage all students in learning.

As a parent I can expect:
• To be treated with courtesy, compassion, respect, honesty and fairness.
• A learning environment which is safe, healthy and supportive. Free from verbal, physical, sexual and emotional abuse.
• Open communication with staff.
• My child?s individual needs to be respected.
• My child will receive fair and consistent treatment.

As a parent I am expected:
• To be a good role model by showing courtesy and compassion, using appropriate language, being sensitive to individual needs and respectful to all.
• To be supportive of the school?s responsibility to maintain a safe, healthy and non-threatening learning environment.
• To provide space, time, encouragement and support for my child to study and complete assignments.
• To support the consequences and ensure restitution for the improper behavior of my child.
• To provide the necessary supports for my child to attend class on time, to be prepared and to learn.