11 Student Handbook

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Telephone: 905.668.2225 Fax: 905.668.7555

Visit us online at http://juliepayette.ddsbschools.ca/

Safe Arrival Line: 905.668.2225 – Ext. 1

School Hours: 8:05 am to 2:35 pm

Morning Yard Supervision: 7:50 am - Entry Time: 8:00 am

Principal - M. de VillersVice-Principal – J. Rousell

Secretaries: M. Symons, C. Copithorne

S.E.R.T.: J. Clark





The Student Code of Conduct for Julie Payette Public School is designed to provide aframework to ensure that our school is a safe, productive learning environment for all. TheCode of Conduct establishes the level of behaviour expected for all, so that we have the bestpossible school where success and achievement are reached through cooperation, courtesyand respect. We ask families to review this Code of Conduct so that all parties are familiar withschool expectations and procedures. We strive to embed Character Education into ourclassrooms and practise Progressive Discipline on a daily basis.

Respect, Responsibility, Teamwork, Perseverance, Kindness,Honesty, Courage, Empathy, Optimism, Integrity

As our students embark on a voyage of discovery where the destination is unknown, they willlearn about themselves and about the world we live in. We, as a community, are committed toensure that every student has the opportunity to achieve his/her highest academic, social, andemotional potential. As a school community, teachers and parents have an on-goingresponsibility to prepare students for their role as citizens of the world by working together as ateam, sharing ideas, successes and challenges.

Student Responsibilities

Students are to be treated with respect and dignity. In return, they must demonstrate respect forthemselves, for others, and for the responsibilities of citizenship through acceptable behaviour.

Respect and responsibility are demonstrated when a student: comes to school prepared, on time and ready to learn;

shows respect for themselves, others and for those in authority;

refrains from bringing anything to school that may compromise the safety of others;

follows the established rules and takes responsibility for his or her own actions.

We believe that students can learn to manage their own behaviour. All of us make mistakes and

mistakes are an opportunity to learn. Staff members will offer guidance as students learn tomeet their needs in appropriate ways. Teachers and support staff play a critical role by modelingrespect and showing support for the above expectations.

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Student Code of Conduct

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Standards of Behaviour

The Durham District School Board and Julie Payette P.S. support the provincial standards ofbehaviour which includes respect, civility, responsible citizenship and physical safety. Allparticipants involved in the publicly funded school system – students, parents or guardians,volunteers, teachers and other staff members – are included in this Code of Conduct whether

they are on school property, on school buses or at school-authorized events or activities.Recognition and acceptance of, and sensitivity toward, ethno-cultural diversity are expectationsof and within the school community.

Respect, Civility and Responsible Citizenship

All school members must:

Respect and comply with all applicable federal, provincial and municipallaws;

Demonstrate honesty and integrity;

Respect differences in people, their ideas and opinions;

Treat one another with dignity and respect at all times, and especially whenthere is disagreement;

Respect and treat others fairly, regardless of their race, ancestry, place oforigin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, gender, sexual orientation,age or disability;

Respect the rights of others;

Show proper care and regard for school property and the property of others;

Take appropriate measures to help those in need;

Respect persons who are in a position of authority;

Respect the need of others to work in an environment of learning andteaching.

Physical Safety

All school members must: Not be in possession of any weapon, including but not limited to firearms;

Not use any object to threaten or intimidate another person;

Not cause injury to any person with an object;

Not be in possession of, or under the influence of, or provide others with, alcohol orillegal drugs;

Not inflict or encourage others to inflict bodily harm on another person;

Seek staff assistance, if necessary, to resolve conflict peacefully.

Bullying Prevention

The school community at Julie Payette P.S. is committed to providing a positive school climate

and a culture of respect. Bullying of any kind is not tolerated. If bullying does occur, studentsneed to report it and know that incidents will be dealt with promptly and effectively. Bullying is arelationship problem that requires a relationship solution. The Ontario Ministry of EducationDefinition defines bullying as,

“a form of repeated, persistent, aggressive behaviour that is directed at an individual(s) that is intended to cause (or should be known to

cause) fear, distress, and/or harm to another person’s body, feelings,self-esteem, or reputation. Bullying occurs in a context where there

is a real or perceived power imbalance.” (PPM 144)



Attendance

It is the duty of parents to ensure that their children are regular andpunctual in their attendance at school. Students who arrive at schoollate must report to the office prior to going to their classroom. Pleaseencourage good habits early by ensuring that children are absent

only when it is absolutely necessary. Students should be drop off on time so that they have theopportunity to walk around the school and line up for prompt entry. All students should arrive atschool between 7:50-8:00 in the morning and before 11:50 in the afternoon. Serious attendance problems will be referred to the attendance counselor.

Safe Arrival Program and School Attendance

The Safe Arrival Program has been established to ensure that all of ourstudents are either safely at home (with a parent/guardian), or safely at school.Parents are requested to contact the school at 905-668-2225 if their childis going to be absent or late. All attempts to contact parents will be madewhen an unexplained student absence occurs. If no indication is given that achild is to be absent, we will telephone the home, the workplace, or the

emergency contact person named in order to determine the child’s whereabouts. It is theparent/guardian’s responsibility to provide the school with complete and currentinformation to enable us to make any necessary contacts. Should we be unable todetermine the whereabouts of a child, the police will be contacted. For appointments, be sure tosend a note beforehand to your child’s teacher. All late arrivals MUST report to the office for anAdmittance Slip before they proceed to their classroom. Students who have multiple unexcusedlates will be required to make up the time after school.

Students not participating in class excursions or school events are expected to attend school onthat day. Assignments will be left by the homeroom teacher and the student will be allowed towork in another classroom for the duration of the trip. If the student is not participating and willnot be attending school, a note is required from the parent.

When it is necessary to pick up your child for an appointment during school hours,please follow this procedure:

Send a note of explanation beforehand to your child’s teacher.

When it is time to pick up your child, come to the SCHOOL OFFICE.Please do not go directly to your child’s classroom.

Your child will be waiting at the office or the secretary will call yourchild for you.

Be sure to sign out your child in the record book with the secretarybefore leaving.

When a student is absent, it is their responsibility to catch up onmissed work.

** Please note that older brothers and sisters are not permitted to sign out students without notification from parents or guardians

Entry/Exit

To ensure an orderly entry and exit, all students have been assigned an entry and exit door.The front doors are for the exclusive use of guests, parents and staff. Students returning toschool and reporting to the office after an appointment may use the front doors. Parents andguardians (including older siblings) are asked to drop off or meet the students outside at theappropriate doors.



Visitors/Passes

All visitors to Julie Payette P.S. are asked to report to the office where they will sign up andreceive a Visitor’s Pass. Students are required to have a pass when leaving theirclassroom during instructional time.

Lunch Hour Procedures Students who stay for lunch will eat in their classrooms. Eating lunch at school is a privilegeand the following basic expectations are for all students who stay for lunch.

Lunch Room Expectations

Students who stay for lunch will stay in their assigned classroom.

Students must sit and are expected to behave in an acceptable mannerwhich respects the rights of others to enjoy a peaceful lunch.

Students will clean up after eating lunch.

Students must eat lunch and snacks inside the building.

Students are to show respect and follow the direction of the supervisors

in charge.

Students are expected to bring litterless lunches and snacks to help reduce the amount ofgarbage collected. The school strongly encourages the use of Boomerang Lunches. Aboomerang lunch means that everything a child brings to school for lunch returns home with thechild each day, including any garbage produced by the student. The school is not provided withgreen boxes for composting so any organic waste must go home with the student. Studentsmust not bring glass bottles to school.

During inclement weather, a double bell will ring and the students will be admitted early orremain inside at recess and during the lunch hour. However, parents must ensure that theirchild is properly dressed for current or forecasted weather conditions.

During indoor recesses, quiet activities will be encouraged (e.g., board games, puzzles,crosswords, etc.). Students not following the lunch room expectations may lose their privilegeto eat in their classroom for lunch. A note from the parent is required when students leavethe school premises at lunch. Students who leave for lunch are expected to return to schoolat 11:50 during inclement weather.

Allergy Alert

The Julie Payette P.S. community supports the philosophy of inclusion andwill endeavour to create a safe school environment for all staff and students.As such, we require your assistance and cooperation to make our school an“Allergy Alert School”. Due to life threatening allergies for some students,

we ask that no peanut or nut (cashew, pecan, walnut, hazelnut, almond)products or byproducts be brought to school. This includes productsmarked, “may contain traces of nuts” or “manufactured in a facility that also produces nutproducts”, and that any caregiver who may prepare your child’s lunch be advised of our “NutAlert” status. Thank you for your continued cooperation in promoting the safety and security ofour school.

In accordance with the Durham District School Board guidelines, WOWbutter, a peanut butterreplacement product, is not permitted within our school. Please ensure that your child doesn’tbring this product in his/her lunches.



Health Conditions

Please notify the office if your child suffers from asthma, allergies or any other special conditionthat could affect health or learning.

Accidents

If a student requires medical attention for a physical injury, an Incident Report Form will becompleted at the office. Parents will be contacted. If parents cannot be reached, the school willtake the appropriate emergency action to ensure the safety and well being of the student.

***Students must walk at all times in the hallways, on the stairs and in the classrooms toprevent accidents.

Medication

It is very important that you notify the office if your child(ren) take(s) anymedication (epipen, Ritalin, asthma medication, etc.). All medicationbrought to school must be kept at the school office. Please be advised that

we need a physician’s and a parent/guardian’s signature beforeadministering any medication to students. A “Request for Administration of Medication” form must be completed, and will be kept on file in the school office. These forms are availablefrom the school office and the website.

***Students who need epipens must keep two at school, one to carry/keep in the classroomand one stored in the office.

Child Custody

Please inform the office if both parents wish to receive school report cards, special notes, etc.We will make every effort to ensure that both parents receive the necessary information. If youhave a court order that limits the right of one parent in matters such as custody or visitation,

please provide the office with a copy of legal restriction rights. Unless a copy of your courtorder is on file, we must provide equal access to both parents. To avoid any unnecessaryproblems that may arise, please ensure that the school has all proper documentation.

Dress Code

The school dress code assists in the creation of a positive learning environment. Appropriateworkplace attire and personal grooming reflect respect for oneself and for others. The followingguidelines will assist parents and students in selecting clothes that are appropriate for school.

Clothing must be free of logos, slogans, phrases or pictures that display disrespectfullanguage, violence, drug use, racism, sexism or ethnic prejudice

Cleavage and midriff must be covered.

Shorts and skirts must reach below fingertips when standing upright. Revealing clothing, exposed undergarments, muscle shirts, crop tops, and spaghetti

straps are not to be worn at school.

All head gear should be removed upon entering the school building.

Students not following these guidelines will be required to change clothing. Administration willmake final decisions regarding appropriate dress. Younger students are encouraged to bring achange of clothing and keep it at the bottom of their backpack. A change of clothes may berequired in the event a student falls in slush, mud or puddles during outside play.



Care of School Property

The facilities (desks, lockers, etc.), texts, books, and equipment in the school are supplied bythe Durham District School Board for the use of staff and students. Although the use ofequipment is given without charge to the individual, this equipment is not the property of thestudent. Books and equipment have a certain life expectancy. It is the policy of the school and

the Board that if a book or piece of equipment issued to a student for his/her use is lost orwillfully damaged, that book or piece of equipment must be replaced at a price determined bythe school.

Lockers

Intermediate students will be provided with lockers and are expected to keep them locked.Lockers are at all times property of the Board and are to be used to store school relatedmaterials and authorized personal items such as outer garments, footwear, lunch, etc. Studentsare solely responsible for the contents of their lockers. Administration has the authority withreasonable suspicion, to search personal property and lockers. Students and parents areexpected to read and sign a locker agreement before lockers are assigned. Intermediatestudents may use lockers at entry, recess and lunch times only.

Electronic Devices

Personal electronic devices that are used inappropriately inside of schoolsduring the normal school day are disruptive to the teaching and learningenvironment. The privacy and personal dignity of others could be violated bythe inappropriate use of personal electronic devices to text message, socialnetwork, and/or share digital media. In addition, communication throughpersonal electronic devices during class time interferes with teaching andlearning. An exception to this occurs when the teacher has approved theuse of specific technology for purposeful instruction.

Unless deemed appropriate by the school administration for educational purposes, it is thepractice of the Durham District School Board that the use of personal electronic devicesis prohibited during the school day on school property. Personal electronic devices maybe utilized off school property or in designated areas and during times assigned by the school.The Durham District School Board cannot assume the liability for stolen personal electronicdevices.

Yard Supervision

Yard supervision begins at 7:50 a.m., students should not be arriving on school property beforesupervisors are on duty. During inclement weather, a double bell will ring and the students willbe admitted early or remain inside at recess and during the lunch hour. However, parents mustensure that their child is properly dressed for current or forecasted weather conditions. When

outside, students must play in their designated area and remain visible to the supervisor in theschoolyard. Students must gain permission from a supervisor before entering the school for anyreason during recess. Students must not leave school grounds without the writtenpermission of a parent/guardian.



KISS and RIDE!

Bikes, Skateboards, Scooters, etc.

Students may ride bicycles, skateboards and scooters to school. Once on school property, theymust walk their bikes to the racks and carry their scooters and skateboards until the bell rings.Bicycles must be securely locked in the bicycle rack when not in use. According to the TrafficAct, all students MUST wear a helmet. It is a parent’s responsibility to ensure the use of

protective head gear (approved helmet). As with other valuable personal possessions, theschool does not assume responsibility for damage or theft. Roller blades and roller shoes arenot permitted on school property.

Dogs

The presence of dogs on the school grounds represents a safety issue. Werealize that for the most part these pets are playful and harmless. However,the reality is that their mere presence strikes fear in many children. Pleasehelp us to maintain a safe school environment, and refrain from bringing yourdog to school.

Pets

As a general rule, pets are not allowed in the school building. This practice is beingimplemented for safety reasons as a number of students have allergies to various animals andbecause even the tamest pet may react unexpectedly when surrounded by curious children orwhen inadvertently startled. Pets also disrupt regular routines. Arrangements can be made forclass visits. Thank you for your understanding.

Kiss & Ride Program

The primary purpose of Kiss-and-Ride is toensure the safety of our students. It also providesan efficient and quick system for our students toarrive at and to leave school. At pick-up times, parents may need to drive through the semi-

circle more than once before the child(ren) is (are) ready for pick-up. This method reducessome of the parking hazards and congestion. We believe in “safety over convenience”. Parentsare also asked to use caution and low speed when entering the traffic flow route, remain in theircar when dropping off students and turn right when exiting school property. Please check theschool website to view the colour-coded traffic flow chart.

School Lock Down & Fire Drills

The safety of staff and students is of paramount importance. In the event of a police emergencyin the community or an intruder in the school, staff will follow the procedures for modified or fulllockdown. These procedures will be rehearsed periodically through whole-school drills. Allschools are required by law to have 6 fire drills throughout the school year (3 in the fall, 3 in thespring). The drills are for the protection of the children; therefore, every drill must be seen as areal emergency situation.

Emergency Evacuation Procedure

The immediate evacuation of the school building would mean that there is a need for students toleave the school before regular dismissal time. A case of fire, broken water pipes or danger of an explosion would necessitate this action. Our evacuation centre has been established asAnderson C.V.I. if it is determined that our school yard is unsafe for students.



Indoor & Outdoor Shoes

Children are asked to remove their outdoor shoes/boots before entering their classrooms.Students should have a pair of indoor shoes which can also be worn for physical education,providing they are non-marking.

Use of School Phone Occasionally it may be necessary for a student to make use of the school phone. Permissionmust be obtained from a staff member and a valid reason must be given. A request to use thephone to make arrangements for visiting friends after school or at lunch time is not avalid reason.

Homework Policy

Homework is a planned and purposeful part of the total program and is linked to the OntarioCurriculum learning expectations. Homework encourages the development of self-discipline,good work habits and positive attitudes toward independent study and lifelong learning. Thefollowing chart is useful only as a general guide. Times will vary from student to student

throughout the school year:

GRADE MOST EVENINGS

JK - K UP TO 10 MINUTES

GRADE 1 - GRADE 3 UP TO 20 MINUTES



Homework includes being read to, reading aloud, and independent reading (e.g., HomeReading Program, Homework in a Backpack, and use of community libraries).

Types of Homework

TYPE REASON EXAMPLES

Completion to keep up-to-date with classroom

work completing classroom assignments, including reading

responses, notes, exercises, pieces of writing, readingselections

Preparation

to prepare for the next day’s classwork or coming lessons

collecting information, reading background materials, orstudying for quizzes, tests and exams

using student agendas to establish regular study andreview time

Practice andApplication

to develop, review and reinforcespecific skills.

to transfer skills or concepts into newsituations

completing extra questions in a textbook if an assessmentitem demonstrates that the student has not mastered askill

writing a letter after being taught the components of a letter

reviewing and drilling of number operations andtroublesome spelling words, where necessary

being read to, reading aloud and independent reading

Extension/ Creative

to enrich classroom experiences anddeepen student understanding

to provide opportunities for problemsolving and critical thinking

to integrate skills

identifying local plant and animal life in one’s environment

working on projects, research and independent study

creating designs, stories, drama

creating a novel solution to a problem



Physical Education

To get the most benefit from these classes, students need to be dressed appropriately. All students areexpected to wear non-marking running shoes, and we encourage students in grades 5 to 8 to change clothesfor gym class. Younger students should always be dressed comfortably for physical education classes andwear a loose, comfortable top and gym shorts or track pants.

Co-curricular Activities

Students may participate in school clubs, sports, etc. during extra curricular time. When students arerepresenting Julie Payette P.S., we expect them to follow all of our rules, regardless of whether they are onschool property or in the community. It is a privilege to represent Julie Payette P.S. Students can havethis privilege revoked if behaviour and/or failure to keep up with academics become a problem.

School Bus Rules and Expectations

Riding the bus is a privilege that may be withdrawn if a student's conduct is a threatto the safe operation of the bus or to an individual's safety. All previously notedschool rules also apply when riding on the bus. If a student's bus privilege issuspended, parents are responsible for the transportation of their child. In order toensure the safety of all our bussed students, here are the additional bus rules:

1. Students must stay in their designated seat at all times.2. Quiet talking only - no loud or boisterous noises that may distract the

driver.3. Never put hands, arms, head, or legs or any article out the window.4. Do not throw anything in the bus or out the windows.5. No food or beverages may be consumed on the bus.6. Remain seated at all times until the bus has come to a complete stop.

A student’s name must appear on the bus driver’s list before they are allowed to ride that particular bus. Fothis reason, students may not use a school bus to attend personal after school events such as visiting afriend. Parents must make other transportation arrangements.

Expectations for School Trips

Prior to a trip, student behaviour must demonstrate that they will not present a risk to themself orothers (follow directions, listening to instructions with minimal supervision). A student may not beallowed to accompany his/her class on a school trip due to behaviour.

Students are reminded that they are representing the school and that all school rules andexpectations also apply.

Students are reminded to be punctual thus showing respect for the time of others.

All bus rules apply on any class trips that require a bus.

Students are expected to let their supervisor(s) know of any inappropriate behaviour.

Emergencies & Inclement Weather From time to time the school is faced with emergency situations. Should such a situation arise, theprocedure for closing the school and/or early dismissal will be as follows:

Schools closing due to severe weather conditions will be announced by the Durham District School Boardthrough:

CKDO Oshawa 1350 MAGIC FM 94.9 CHUM FM 104.5 CKISS FM 92.5CDC FM 99.1 CHFI FM 98.1 KX 96 FM 95.9

And the following website: www.dsts.on.ca



Emergencies & Inclement Weather (cont’d)

On stormy days, if it is necessary to dismiss students early from school, students will be dismissed only whenit is established that a parent or a designated emergency contact is at home to receive the student. If nocontact can be made, the student will be kept at school under supervision by staff until picked up by a parentor guardian.

Use of Internet

Internet access is provided to students for educational purposes. Students and parents are expected to readand sign the “Acceptable and Safe Use Policy” before students will be allowed to access the computerInappropriate use of the computer, including the internet, will result in a suspension of privileges.

Computers: Acceptable & Safe Use of Electronic Resources Guidelines

We at Julie Payette P.S. are pleased to provide students with access to a variety of computing andinformation technology facilities and resources. These facilities and resources are provided for educationapurposes, not for public access.

Students may use the computing and technology facilities as instructed by their teachers.

Students my use the Internet when a teacher is present.

Students will never use their computing technology facilities for illegal or money-making purposes.

Students will not download and sell materials which are owned by someone else.

Students will follow the school rules when using and downloading any files and software.

Students will inform their teacher immediately if they find materials and sites they should not see.

Students will be polite and will only use language that is acceptable in school.

Students will not use the computing and technology facilities in ways that will harm the system oranother person’s work.

Students will not go into another person’s private mail or files.

Consequences

Computer privileges may be taken away

Suspension

Charged under the law

Student access to the internet is monitored and inappropriate use of the computers will result in the studentsbeing denied access to school computers. All students will sign a computer use contract prior to access tothe school computers.

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