The York School Code of Conduct

We expect all members of our school community to uphold and adhere to the school’s Code of Conduct. As part of the Re-Enrolment/New Student Enrolment process, you should have reviewed the Code of Conduct prior to signing the Re-Enrolment/New Student Enrolment Contract. Please read the Code of Conduct below.

The York School's (the “School”) mission is to nurture curious learners to become globally minded leaders with integrity and purpose. The School is dedicated to the education of students in a safe and caring community that embraces curiosity, challenges individuals, and encourages contribution to an inclusive community. 

The School promotes responsibility, respect, civility and academic excellence in a safe learning and teaching environment. A positive school climate exists when all members of the School community feel safe, included and accepted, and actively promote positive behaviours and interactions.

All students, parents, teachers and staff members have the right to be safe, and feel safe, in the school community. With this right comes the responsibility to contribute to a positive school climate. The promotion of strategies and initiatives, such as character development, along with the employment of prevention and intervention strategies to address inappropriate behaviour, fosters a positive school climate that supports academic achievement for all students.

Responsible citizenship involves appropriate participation in the civic life of the School community. Active and engaged citizens are aware of their rights, but more importantly, they accept responsibility for protecting their rights and the rights of others.

These standards of behaviour apply not only to students, but also to all individuals involved in the School community – parents, volunteers, teachers, and other staff members – whether they are on school property, on school buses, at school-related events or activities or in other circumstances that could have an impact on the school climate.

Please see a complete copy of the Code of Conduct.