Al Mustafa Academy

Conduct

Consistent with Section 13 of the School Act and in keeping with the mission and vision of Al Mustafa Academy, each student is responsible for acting positively in support of a welcoming and caring learning environment by:

  • Acting at all times in keeping with the vision and mission underlying the school;
  • Respecting oneself and the rights of others in the school;
  • Conducting oneself in a manner that contributes to a welcoming, caring and respectful and safe learning environment that respects diversity and fosters a sense of belonging;
  • Refrain from and refuse to tolerate bullying whether in or outside of the school or school hours or electronically;
  • Inform a responsible, trusted and caring adult in a timely manner of incidents of bullying, harassment, intimidation or other unwelcoming or uncaring acts;
  • Attend school regularly and punctually;
  • Diligently and actively being prepared to learn and actively pursue learning;
  • Being accountable for individual behaviors to teachers and school staff;
  • Cooperating with school staff to make the school a positive learning environment for all; and,
    Knowing and following the rules of the school;

Unacceptable behaviours that may negatively affect a member of the Al Mustafa Academy community or the school’s learning environment, whether in or outside of the school or school hours or electronically, include, but are not limited to:

  • Discrimination. In keeping with the Alberta Human Rights Act, no student or person may discriminate against a student on the basis of an individual student’s race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religious beliefs, gender (including pregnancy, sexual harassment, and gender identity) physical disability, mental disability, marital status, family status, source of income or sexual orientation.
  • Acts of bullying, harassment or intimidation. As defined by the School Act, Section 1.1(b.1) bullying is defined as the “repeated and hostile or demeaning behaviour by an individual in the school community where the behaviour is intended to cause harm, fear or distress to one more individuals in the school community, including psychological harm or harm to an individual’s reputation.
  • Physical violence.
  • Acts of retribution against an individual who has intervened to prevent bullying or informed about bullying or other unacceptable behavior.
  • Illegal activities including, those involving illegal or restricted substances, possession or use or threat of use of weapons, and theft or damage to property.