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High School 101 for Parents/Guardians &
Students
KEYS TO SUCCESS
Attending
Being on time
Participating
Avoiding conflict
ATTENDANCE
Perfect Attendance - Book appointments after school or at lunch.
Student Absence – Parent/Guardian must call the main office before 8:15 am –refer to Attendance Policy in the Start Up Guide.
Daytime Appointments – Send a note – students must sign out in the main office.
Extended Absence – Complete an Extended Absence form and contact your teen’s teachers to get homework.
Planned Absences – Your teen should inform his/her teachers prior to the date of absence.
Sports or Other School Activities – Students should inform teachers well in advance of absences.
Exams – Do not book holidays in January and June!
YOUR TIMETABLE
COMMUNICATION
Weekly e-bulletinSummative attendance report – report
discrepancies to the classroom teacherTeacher communication – e-mail/
TeachAssist/telephoneSchool signSchool LCD screensSchool website Synervoice
DRESS CODE
No revealing clothing
No T-shirts with inappropriate slogans
No hats, or bandanas
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VALUABLES
Leave valuables (e.g. money, headphones, electronic devices – tablets) at home.
The school does not take responsibility for lost or stolen articles.
Students should not leave expensive items in lockers or change rooms.
Students should not share their locker combinations.
HOMEWORK
Expect. 1-2 hours of homework per day.
Establish a routine. Set a regular time and stick to it.
Set the mood. Ensure the room is quiet, well lit with supplies nearby.
Remove distractions. Turn off the TV., use Internet wisely and avoid social phone calls during homework time.
ASSIGNMENTS
Write due dates in their personal agendas.
“I FORGOT that the assignment was due,” is not an acceptable excuse.
Set up a schedule to complete work on time and not at the last minute!
Review completed assignments to ensure that all requirements have been met.
Encourage your teen to share returned assignments so you can review the teacher's comments together.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
40 Hours of community involvement is a graduation requirement
Start today!
TEXTBOOKS
You are responsible for the textbooks assigned to you
Take good care of your textWrite your name in your textbooks
and on the textbook cardMid-semester checks of books will
take place in all classesReturn your textbooks during the
exam
EXTRA HELP
AHS teachers are available for extra help!
You should set up a time to meet with your teacher before school, at lunch time, or after school.
Be sure to keep your appointment.
The Student Success teacher provides intensive support to students who are at risk.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Acceptable Use Agreement
• Will be reviewed during homeroom
• Students review with parents/ guardian and return signed forms to homeroom teacher as requested
NO SMOKING
Under the Smoke Free Ontario Act, smoking is not permitted on school property
Supplying and sharing cigarettes is trafficking and it is not permitted
Students who do not comply with the law may be suspended and/or fined
RESTORATIVE APPROACHES IN YORK REGION SCHOOLS
RESTORATIVE APPROACHES
restoring and strengthening relationships is foundation to dealing with difficult situations effectively. Restorative Approaches helps to create learning environments that are:• Safe• Inclusive• Equitable• Respectful• Supportive• Caring
RESTORATIVE APPROACHES IN YORK REGION SCHOOLS
RESTORATIVE APPROACHES gathers
information leading to the understandingof an incident, what needs to happen next toaddress the harm done, and how to restorerelationships. The questions asked focus on learning from experience.
RESTORATIVE APPROACHES IN YORK REGION SCHOOLS
RESTORATIVE APPROACHES
Is a way of approaching relationships in a way that builds community. To that end, it has to take into account the strengths and needs of every member of the community.
CARING & SAFE SCHOOLS
Board Policy #668 in Guide to the School Year
Reviewed with students during homeroom
Students will review policy found in the Guide to the School Year with parents/guardian and have it signed
Return signed forms to homeroom teacher before September 8
SUSPENSION
A suspension may be enforced for the following infractions:
• Uttering a threat
• Possessing or being under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs
• Swearing at a teacher or a person in authority
• Vandalism
• Extortion
• Bullying
SUSPENSION
• Conduct injurious to the physical and mental well-bring of others
• Conduct injurious to the moral tone of the school
• Opposition to authority
• Truancy
• Violation of the appropriate dress code
• Intimidation
• Possession of a weapon
EXPULSION
An expulsion may be enforced for the following infractions:
• Possessing a weapon or replica weapon
• Using a weapon to cause or to threaten bodily harm
• Assault causing bodily harm
• Sexual assault
• Trafficking in weapons or illegal drugs
• Robbery
• Providing alcohol to a minor
• Committing an act that endangers the lives of others
High School 101 for Parents/Guardians
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT
DID YOU KNOW...?? When parents are involved in their teen's
high school experiences, students…
have higher achievement
are better adjusted
are less likely to drop out of school
INTERNET
Computers should be in a common area in the house and not in your child’s bedroom.
Limit the time spent on the Internet each day. Be aware of the websites your child is visiting. Ensure privacy settings are correct on Facebook etc. MSN and CHAT ROOMS – Parents should be aware of who
their children are chatting with and what they are saying. Walk by your child when they are on the computer to see what they are doing.
Safety – Any information or photos posted online are public and can be viewed and manipulated by anyone.
Report Suspicious Activity. If you or your child encounter suspicious or dangerous situations online, report them to your Internet Service Provider and local police.
TIPS FOR PARENTS
Encourage your teen to do his/her best in school.
Remember “personal best” does not mean “perfect” and learning is not the same as achieving high grades.
Teens need the freedom to make mistakes and learn from them.
Encourage your teen to get involved in AHS’s sports teams, clubs, or councils!
TIPS FOR PARENTS
Your attitude toward education makes a strong and lasting impression on your teen.
Help your teen set goals.At the beginning of each term, help
your teen identify three or four goals. Post the goals where they can be seen.
Make sure the goals are specific.
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT
Check your teen’s calendar regularlyAttend parent/teacher interviews.
(October & March)Attend School Council meetings.Attend concerts, art shows,
presentations, sports events, and multi-cultural events.
FINAL COMMENTS
Encourage your teen to become independent.
Communicate - Encourage your teen to talk about school, social events, and his/her peers.
Friends – Get to know your teen’s new friends.
Bullying - Watch for symptoms that your teen may be a bullying victim. Be aware of signs such as withdrawal, a drop in grades, physical signs, or needing extra money or supplies. Inform administration immediately!
BE INVOLVED!
Most of all…....................
BE INVOLVED and ENJOY EXPERIENCING YOUR CHILD’S
GROWTH – socially, emotionally and academically!
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