Our schools have a clearly defined and well-communicated set of values and expectations. Our schools use a variety of educational, proactive programs to teach values and appropriate behaviours, and to help students learn the importance of making positive choices. Our schools believe in progressive discipline with consequences based on individual needs, the degree of the problem and the ability of the person to understand and handle the consequences. For more information please read our Working Together to Develop Healthy and Respectful Relationships document and our Safe and Caring Schools brochure. You may also ask the staff at your child's school for a paper copy of the brochure.

Saskatoon schools have well-developed partnerships in our community.  We work closely with Saskatoon Police Service and Saskatoon Fire and Protective Services to help ensure that our schools are safe places to be. As part of the work to create safe schools all Saskatoon public schools, in partnership with the Saskatoon Police Service, conduct two lockdown drills each school year. For more information on school safety plans and the procedures followed during lockdowns please read our Working Together for Safe Schools brochure.

On August 30, 2011, Saskatoon Public Schools signed a protocol with a number of community agencies pledging to work together towards creating safer schools and a healthier community. The Community Threat Assessment and Support Protocol is an important part of our school division's safe and caring schools strategy. The CTASP partnership was expanded in 2013 and again in January 2016.