Student rights is the foundation of everything we do at The Open School. To this end, we have a Bill of Rights enshrined in our law book, guaranteeing that students have certain rights that can’t be violated by staff or other students.
Autonomy
- Personal Autonomy The right to personal autonomy, so long as that autonomy does not harm or endanger the self, others, or the community at large
- No Persecution Protection against unreasonable persecution of or by individuals or communities
- Pursuit of Activities The right to pursue lawful and sanctioned activities without inviting harassment
- Privacy The right to reasonable personal privacy with respect to their body, possessions, activities, positions, & time
Informed Consent and Dissent
- One Person, One Vote The right to have regular access to direct “one person, one vote” input in school governance
- Collaborative Administration The right to have access to and input in administrative actions such as hiring and budget
- Bureaucratic Transparency The right to access accurate and transparent representations of policies and procedures that impact individuals or the community
- Dissent The right to voice dissent without incurring retribution
- Abstention The right to abstain from participation in activities, except services essential to the community
Justice
- Complaints The right to lodge formal complaints against others for infringing on the rights of individuals or the community at large
- Hearings The right to a fair and impartial hearing of complaints
- Closure The right to have complaints and infractions dealt with in an expedient and proportionately responsive manner