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HWDSB is updating various policies and procedures after changes to the Ministry of Education's Provincial Code of Conduct were implemented in September 2024. Click here to read our 2024-25 Code of Conduct Updates post for details about expectations surrounding mobile devices, social media, vaping and more.

We welcome your feedback on the following DRAFT policies and procedures linked below (or see them in the documents section on this page):

Your contributions will assist HWDSB staff as these policies and procedures are made final in the coming weeks and months. We want to make sure students, staff, families and community members have a clear understanding of these new expectations.

Explore the content and use the tools at the bottom of the page to provide feedback by October 1, 2024.

Background Information

In April 2024, the Ministry of Education announced its plan to reduce distractions in classrooms and improve the health of children. This strategy involves the implementation of provincewide measures and mandatory learning to address cell phones and vaping in schools. 

Beginning this September, HWDSB is taking steps to ensure students are well supported in the classroom, focused on learning and well-being. Updates to the HWDSB Code of Conduct reflect changes to the Ministry of Education’s Provincial Code of Conduct.

Minimizing distractions helps foster positive school climates in all HWDSB schools that support the achievement and human rights of every student. The actions that we take together as students, staff, families and community members are about co-creating classroom conditions centred on learning outcomes, safety and wellness.

Policies and procedures are important resources which govern the operation of HWDSB schools. They provide belief statements and operating guidelines for parents and staff regarding the administration of program, property, student, staff and Board matters. Policies are approved by the Board of Trustees, while procedures are prepared by HWDSB staff in support of approved policies.

HWDSB is updating various policies and procedures after changes to the Ministry of Education's Provincial Code of Conduct were implemented in September 2024. Click here to read our 2024-25 Code of Conduct Updates post for details about expectations surrounding mobile devices, social media, vaping and more.

We welcome your feedback on the following DRAFT policies and procedures linked below (or see them in the documents section on this page):

Your contributions will assist HWDSB staff as these policies and procedures are made final in the coming weeks and months. We want to make sure students, staff, families and community members have a clear understanding of these new expectations.

Explore the content and use the tools at the bottom of the page to provide feedback by October 1, 2024.

Background Information

In April 2024, the Ministry of Education announced its plan to reduce distractions in classrooms and improve the health of children. This strategy involves the implementation of provincewide measures and mandatory learning to address cell phones and vaping in schools. 

Beginning this September, HWDSB is taking steps to ensure students are well supported in the classroom, focused on learning and well-being. Updates to the HWDSB Code of Conduct reflect changes to the Ministry of Education’s Provincial Code of Conduct.

Minimizing distractions helps foster positive school climates in all HWDSB schools that support the achievement and human rights of every student. The actions that we take together as students, staff, families and community members are about co-creating classroom conditions centred on learning outcomes, safety and wellness.

Policies and procedures are important resources which govern the operation of HWDSB schools. They provide belief statements and operating guidelines for parents and staff regarding the administration of program, property, student, staff and Board matters. Policies are approved by the Board of Trustees, while procedures are prepared by HWDSB staff in support of approved policies.

Page last updated: 19 Sep 2024, 01:39 PM