Rights and Responsibilities Every member of the DIA community has rights and responsibilities that enable members of the community to coexist and to realise his or her goals. It is through mutual acceptance of responsibilities that rights exist. A right exists only to the extent that there is a responsibility on the part of others to respect that right. Based on this view, DIA holds the following to be true: EVERY STUDENT HAS A RIGHT to quality education EVERY STUDENT HAS A RESPONSIBILITY to: take appropriate materials to complete and submit assignments on time give every task his/her best effort EVERY STUDENT HAS A RIGHT to a positive learning environment. EVERY STUDENT HAS A RESPONSIBILITY to follow class rules by: being seated by the time class starts listening attentively following directions giving others an opportunity to remaining in class until dismissed by the teacher moving through the buildings in an orderly, quiet and safe manner EVERY STUDENT HAS A RIGHT to be safe and secure in the school community. EVERY STUDENT HAS A RESPONSIBILITY to: respect the security of others deal with conflict in an appropriate manner EVERY STUDENT HAS A RIGHT to expect reasonable and socially responsible behaviour from others. EVERY STUDENT HAS A RESPONSIBILITY to treat himself/herself and others with respect by: speaking and acting in a socially responsible manner EVERY STUDENT HAS A RIGHT to be part of a school of which he/she can be proud. EVERY STUDENT HAS A RESPONSIBILITY to take pride in the school by: keeping his/her own appearance neat following the school code EVERY STUDENT HAS A RIGHT to his/her good name. EVERY STUDENT HAS A RESPONSIBILITY to respect the reputation of others. Any behaviour that is inconsistent with the school’s philosophy of personal integrity and respect for each and every person within the community will be met with appropriate consequences. In all cases, efforts will be made to provide the student with opportunities to a as well as to ‘right’ ‘wrong’ be punished for their actions. Care of School Property
Rights and Responsibilities Every member of the DIA community has rights and responsibilities that enable members of the community to coexist and to realise his or her goals. It is through mutual acceptance of responsibilities that rights exist. A right exists only to the extent that there is a responsibility on the part of others to respect that right. Based on this view, DIA holds the following to be true: EVERY STUDENT HAS A RIGHT to quality education EVERY STUDENT HAS A RESPONSIBILITY to: take appropriate materials to complete and submit assignments on time give every task his/her best effort EVERY STUDENT HAS A RIGHT to a positive learning environment. EVERY STUDENT HAS A RESPONSIBILITY to follow class rules by: being seated by the time class starts listening attentively following directions giving others an opportunity to remaining in class until dismissed by the teacher moving through the buildings in an orderly, quiet and safe manner EVERY STUDENT HAS A RIGHT to be safe and secure in the school community. EVERY STUDENT HAS A RESPONSIBILITY to: respect the security of others deal with conflict in an appropriate manner EVERY STUDENT HAS A RIGHT to expect reasonable and socially responsible behaviour from others. EVERY STUDENT HAS A RESPONSIBILITY to treat himself/herself and others with respect by: speaking and acting in a socially responsible manner EVERY STUDENT HAS A RIGHT to be part of a school of which he/she can be proud. EVERY STUDENT HAS A RESPONSIBILITY to take pride in the school by: keeping his/her own appearance neat following the school code EVERY STUDENT HAS A RIGHT to his/her good name. EVERY STUDENT HAS A RESPONSIBILITY to respect the reputation of others. Any behaviour that is inconsistent with the school’s philosophy of personal integrity and respect for each and every person within the community will be met with appropriate consequences. In all cases, efforts will be made to provide the student with opportunities to ‘right’ a ‘wrong’ as well as to be punished for their actions. Care of School Property
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