Code of Professional
Conduct
Integrity, honesty and full compliance with applicable laws have governed the Anglo-American School’s practices. AAS faculty and staff have upheld and lived this commitment in their everyday responsibilities ever since its founding in 1967. Indeed, integrity is of critical importance when working with students and adults alike, and is one of AAS’ greatest assets. The Code of Professional Conduct specifies and helps the continued implementation of our mission, by establishing certain non-negotiable minimum standards of behaviour in key areas.
The nature of this Code is not meant to cover all possible situations that may occur. It is designed to provide a frame of reference against which to measure any activities. Faculty and staff should seek guidance when they are in doubt about the proper course of action in a given situation, as it is the ultimate responsibility of each employee to “do the right thing”, a responsibility that cannot be delegated. It provides a framework when considering the adage “character is not what you do when someone is looking; it is what you do when no one is looking.”
Safe Environment – Free of Harassment and Discrimination
We embrace diversity and respect the personal dignity of our community members
AAS respects the personal dignity, privacy and personal rights of every staff and AAS community member and is committed to maintaining an educational environment free from discrimination and harassment. Therefore, employees must be actively open-minded to the perspectives and experiences of others, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, religion, ability, gender, sexual orientation or other identity construct; employees must not engage in any kind of verbal or physical harassment. Staff members who feel that our educational environment does not comply with the above principles are encouraged to raise their concerns with their direct supervisor or HR.Mission Driven
Our Code of Professional Conduct helps us live our mission
The Code of Professional Conduct policy applies to the whole school including Preschool (Pre-K) to Grade 12, AAS Staff and the AAS School Board, as well as, volunteers, invited instructors or consultants, coaches, activity sponsors, contracted employees, including third party contractors.