Students, parents, teachers, support staff, principals, and school boards share responsibility for
creating a school-wide approach to maintaining a positive and inclusive school climate where all
students are supported to develop healthy relationships, make good choices, and achieve success in
their learning.
All members of Nova Scotia’s school communities have a role to play in the awareness and prevention
of unacceptable behaviour.
The provincial school code of conduct policy applies to all public schools and school boards in the
Province of Nova Scotia. All students and school members in Nova Scotia are required to follow this
provincial school code of conduct policy, which is governed by the Education Act.