Information for Parents/Guardians about DPCDSB
Ontario’s Ministry of Education has provided parents and guardians with the document, Your child’s education: A parent guide to our school system. Information specific to the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board (DPCDSB) on topics listed in the Ministry of Education’s guide for parents and guardians can be found in the DPCDSB Companion Resource and/or on the DPCDSB website (www.dpcdsb.org). DPCDSB also has a policy regarding advocacy and responding to concerns and inquiries. The policy includes information regarding roles and responsibilities, procedures regarding contacting appropriate staff and timelines associated with receiving a response to inquiries and/or concerns. Policy 2.0 Advocacy: Responding to Concerns and Inquiries
Catholic Code of Conduct
DPCDSB is committed to the implementation in every school of the Catholic Code of Conduct that clearly reflects the need to provide a safe, caring, inclusive and healthy Catholic school community. All community members will work together to develop spiritually, intellectually, physically, socially, and emotionally by aspiring to the highest possible standards of Catholic behavior, in living out the gospel values, and by fostering a Catholic culture of respect, responsibility and concern for the common good. The Catholic Code of Conduct is available can be found on the DPCDSB website (https://www.dpcdsb.org/students/catholic-code-of-conduct). Parents, Guardians, Students and Community members are invited to provide feedback regarding the Code of Conduct using the link provided on the DPCDSB website.
Student Handbook
The student handbook is posted on DPCDSB website under the Students Tab (Elementary Student Handbook; Secondary Student Handbook). The student handbook contains information regarding DPCDSB policies, guidelines, and expectations for students. Please note, failure to review the handbook does not remove the onus of responsibility from a student to adhere to school policies, rules, and procedures. If you have any questions, please contact your school’s main office.