Code of conduct

This Code of Conduct outlines expected behaviour for all students, parents, staff, faculty, volunteers, and visitors of SOVO International.

Core Principles

All members of our community shall:

• Respect self, others, and school property
• Maintain honesty, responsibility, and integrity
• Uphold the values of the IB learner profile
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment
• Demonstrate empathy and cultural sensitivity
• Engage in ethical digital behaviour
• Follow all school rules, policies, and applicable laws

Student Responsibilities

Students are expected to:

• Attend school regularly and on time
• Complete assignments honestly and ethically
• Maintain respectful communication with teachers and peers
• Avoid disruptive behaviour
• Uphold a zero-tolerance stance on bullying, harassment, and discrimination
• Use technology responsibly and safely
• Preserve school property
• Report unsafe or inappropriate conduct immediately

Parent/Guardian Responsibilities

Parents/guardians must:

• Provide accurate and updated student information
• Support the school’s academic and behavioural expectations
• Communicate respectfully with staff
• Avoid interfering with school operations
• Encourage student safety, punctuality, and discipline
• Participate in meetings, conferences, and school events

Staff & Teacher Responsibilities

Staff and faculty must:

• Provide a professional, safe, nurturing classroom environment
• Promote fairness and equal opportunity
• Maintain confidentiality of student records
• Follow child protection and safety protocols
• Model behaviour aligned with the IB learner profile
• Refrain from any form of misconduct, harassment, or abuse

Prohibited Conduct

The following is strictly prohibited:

• Bullying, cyberbullying, or harassment
• Discrimination based on race, religion, gender, disability, or identity
• Violence, threats, or intimidation
• Vandalism or theft
• Possession of weapons, drugs, alcohol, or unsafe objects
• Academic dishonesty
• Misuse of school technology
• Sharing private student information
• Misconduct on school transportation

Disciplinary Actions

Depending on severity, consequences may include:

• Warning or counselling
• Parent meeting
• Behaviour contract

Suspension (in-school or out-of-school)

• Loss of privileges
• Expulsion in extreme cases
• Police notification if required by law

Reporting Mechanism

Incidents may be reported to any teacher, counsellor, administrator, or through the anonymous reporting channel on the school website.