St. Elias Community School
​Core Values and Beliefs

Our values and beliefs create the framework for our school expectations and enable us to interact with each other in a positive and supportive climate.​
  • We believe that everyone needs to be accepted and successful;
  • We believe that everyone needs to explore, develop, learn and excel in a nurturing environment;
  • Everyone is responsible for his / her actions;
  • We believe embracing diversity strengthens individuals, the school and the community;
  • We believe in nurturing a positive sense of school within the community and community within the school;
  • We believe in fair and consistent standards and practices.

Orange Shirt Day

September 30th has been declared Orange Shirt Day annually, in recognition of the harm the residential school system did to children's sense of
​self-esteem and well being, and as an affirmation of our commitment to ensure that everyone around us matters.

Anti Bullying

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At St. Elias School we are committed to making our school a safe place for all students.  We will treat each other with respect, and we will refuse to tolerate bullying in any form at our school.

Internet Use 

Yukon schools are connected to the internet through YESNet, Yukon public school's wide area network. To ensure YESNet is fully operational and stable, students are required to follow technology use guidelines and policies.

Cell Phones

St. Elias Community School  recognizes the importance of communication and collaboration, and provide devices for students to be productive in the classroom. To keep the focus on academics and to reduce unnecessary distractions, the following procedures will be in place regarding cell phone and mobile device use at St. Elias Community School.
St. Elias Eagles SOAR!
Members of our school's clubs and teams are all Eagles.  

Eagles act as role models for younger students. 
When they visit other communities, our whole student body is judged
​by their behavior. 
They are ambassadors for our school and our community.

Conduct Expectations

St. Elias Community School prides itself in the number
of activities available
to students outside
school hours.
 
Teachers and other community members volunteer their time
to teach skills and develop the character of our young people in a fun setting. 

Properly done these experiences reward the participants, their leaders and the community of Haines Junction.