BC Min of Education - Parent Resources

This document was last revised in 2000 and, while may still be useful in a general sense, should not be depended on for the most up-to-date information concerning ministry policy.

Schools and Their Communities

To support the needs of their students, schools must provide a safe and healthy learning environment. This requires that schools develop partnerships with parents and social agencies in their communities.

Schools are expected to:

provide a safe, secure environment for students to ensure that they are safe from physical and psychological harm and can learn in a positive and supportive school environment;
emphasize the community context of schooling, meaningful roles for parents, work-school partnerships, partnerships with businesses and community agencies, credentials for out-of-school learning.

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