As part of our commitment to a positive, safe, and respectful school environment, we want to share some information with families and ask for your continued partnership in reinforcing expectations across Grades 3–6.
Students are exposed to many influences outside of school, including media and conversations that may differ from what is appropriate in a school setting.
It is important for students to understand that school expectations are clear and consistent, regardless of what they may see or hear elsewhere.
At school, expectations require that students:
Use language and actions that are safe, respectful, and inclusive
Refrain from symbols, language, or behavior that threatens, excludes, or harms others
Keep hands, bodies, and materials to themselves to ensure physical safety
The following is not appropriate for a school setting:
Unkind or hurtful language
Racist language or slurs
Physical aggression
Se-xual drawings, language or conversations
Proactive Supports in Place
In addition to addressing individual incidents, we are reinforcing expectations through proactive, schoolwide supports, including:
Ongoing reinforcement through our Caught Being Kind initiative
Administrative lessons focused on respectful language, inclusion, and appropriate behavior across school settings
Classroom-based reinforcement of schoolwide expectations
How Families Can Support at Home
Families can support this work by:
Talking with children about school-appropriate language and behavior
Reinforcing that comments, drawings, or jokes that may seem acceptable elsewhere are not appropriate in a school environment
Encouraging students to report concerns to a trusted adult rather than responding impulsively
By working together and maintaining consistent expectations, we can ensure that Granville Elementary remains a safe, respectful, and supportive place for all learners.
Thank you for your continued partnership.
Principal Ten Eyck
#BeGolden
Granville Elementary School
