We do not publicly discuss individual cases of student discipline.
Generally speaking, however, any suggestion that a student would be
disciplined on the basis of race contradicts everything we teach our students about inclusion and equality and is, quite frankly, offensive. We have clearly stated policies that deal with student code of conduct, appropriate use of the internet, and discipline, while curriculum dealing with the proper use of social media is taught at almost all grade levels. In todays climate where mass shootings have become a regular occurrence, students need to know that any threats that suggest such violence are going to be taken extremely seriously. If a student creates a situation in which police need to be called in to deal with a threat thats either perceived or real, that creates an injurious disruption to the school climate which will be taken very seriously, and there will be consequences. If any student ever feels that there is a threat to a school from someone else there are many ways for them to convey that concern to school authorities. They can inform parents, a teacher, call the principal, or even call police. The WECDSB remains committed to creating safe and equitable school environments for all of its students.