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Family Handbook And
Student Code of Conduct
147 Mill St. West
Acton, Ontario, L7J 1G7
(519) 853-3730
FAX (519) 853-0307
School Motto
“Building our Success through Faith and Perseverance”
Mission Statement
St. Joseph School as a faith centred community strives to assist all
students to develop their unique potential through social,
environmental awareness and the pursuit of academic excellence.
SCHOOL DAY
8:55 Entry Bell
9:00 Instructional Day Begins (JK – Gr. 8)
10:25 Recess (15 min. Gr. 1 - 8)
11:30 JK/SK Dismissal
12:00 Lunch Dismissal for Gr. 1 - 8
1:00 Instructional Day Resumes
(JK - Gr. 8)
2:25 Recess (15 min. Gr. 1 - 6)
3:30 Instructional Day Ends
Pupils are dismissed
OUR PARISH St Joseph Church
47 John Street St.
Acton, ON L7M 4E2
(519) 853-0784
Father Robert Bulbrook P.P. Pastor
Mrs. Kathy Sanford Anderson, Parish Secretary
Masses: Saturday: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Office Hours
Monday & Wednesday 9:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
Friday 2:00 - 4:00
Web Site http://www3.sympatico.ca/stjoseph.church/
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
It is a pleasure to return as the Principal of St Joseph School.
Our entire School community strives to assist our students as they
realize their God-given talents and mature into faith centred
productive citizens. We are confident that our students will use their
spiritual, intellectual, physical, and social abilities to enrich their
lives and the lives of others.
Communication is an important component of collaboration.
This handbook, in addition to our newsletters, agendas, website, and
report cards serves as a communication tool. This document
identifies the expectations, procedures, policies, and other relevant
information to our St. Joseph School community.
Newsletters will be forthcoming on a monthly basis to assist
you in keeping up to date on school and system happenings. Your
child is encouraged to use his or her agenda to assist his or her
transition into St. Joseph School. I encourage you to become a part
of the school as a volunteer in school-based activities as a member
of the School Council and as a participant in school events.
I extend my wish that your years at St. Joseph School prove
to be a blessed, productive, and rewarding experience, filled with
happiness and success for you and your children.
Mr. Colin Simpson
Principal
SCHOOL EMERGENCY CLOSURE &
BUS CANCELLATION ARRANGEMENTS
1. WHO DECIDES WHEN THE SCHOOL OR SCHOOL SYSTEM IS
CLOSED FOR THE DAY OR MUST CLOSE BEFORE REGULAR
CLOSING TIME?
The decision to close the school system is the responsibility of officials at the Board
Office. Schools will be informed if a decision is made to bus the students home prior
to regular dismissal time.
2. HOW WILL I KNOW THAT THE SCHOOL OR SCHOOL SYSTEM IS
CLOSED FOR INSTRUCTIONAL PURPOSES?
Notification of system or school closure will be by radio, usually commencing at
6:30 a.m.
3. WHICH RADIO STATION(S) WILL BROADCAST CLOSURE OR
SCHOOL BUS INFORMATION?
The following radio stations will broadcast details of bus cancellations and
school closures:
A.M. RADIO STATIONS F.M. RADIO STATIONS
CHAM TORONTO – 820
CHML HAMILTON – 900
CFRB TORONTO – 1010
CKOC - 1150
CJOY GUELPH – 1460
PRIME TIME -740
CBC TORONTO – 99.1
Y108 HAMILTON – 108
CHFI TORONTO – 95.3
CKFM TORONTO – 99.9
CIMJ – 106.1
K-LITE – 102.9
WAVE – 94.7
CHTV & CITY TV
4. DO SCHOOLS REMAIN OPEN IF BUS TRANSPORTATION IS
CANCELLED?
Yes, schools remain open for pupils who walk. However, in the interest of pupil
safety, parents are advised to use their discretion and good judgement in
sending their children to school.
5. WILL SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS BE IN PLACE WHEN SCHOOLS
CLOSE EARLY?
The Board Office will notify the School Crossing Guard Co-ordinator in each
municipality. Every effort will be made to have the School Crossing Guard on duty
in the event of early school dismissal.
6. IF SCHOOLS ARE OPEN BUT BUS TRANSPORTATION IS
CANCELLED IN THE MORNING, WILL THERE BE BUS
TRANSPORTATION IN THE AFTERNOON?
No, if there is no transportation in the morning, there will be no transportation
in the afternoon. Parents will be responsible for picking up their children if they
transport them to the school. If inclement weather cancels transportation in the
morning, Junior and Senior Kindergarten transportation will be cancelled
automatically for the afternoon.
7. WHAT HAPPENS IF A PARENT OF A BUSED CHILD IS NOT
CONTACTED AND THE BUS HAS DEPARTED FROM THE SCHOOL?
While a parent/representative has the right to be informed of the child‟s dismissal
prior to boarding the bus, the bus cannot be held if the parent/representative is
unavailable.
Every child for whom there has been no home contact and for whom no previous
permission has been given will be required to remain at the school.
NOTE: It is understood that when a child is kept at school beyond early bus
departure time, the parent shall be responsible for making arrangements for picking
up the child, as soon as reasonably possible, prior to regular dismissal time.
8. WHAT HAPPENS IF SNOW CONDITIONS PREVENT PARENTS OF
CHILDREN FROM REACHING THE SCHOOL TO PICK UP THEIR
CHILDREN?
Should parents request it, children will be kept at the school until they can be
released to their parents or to another designated person. Sufficient staff will remain
to supervise. If necessary, food and beverage will be provided through emergency
measures.
9. WILL CHILDREN BE RELEASED THROUGH EARLY SCHOOL
CLOSURE WITHOUT THE PARENT’S KNOWLEDGE?
Yes, provided that the parents have indicated their permission to do so on the
Family/Information Consent Form which you will receive in September.
In the event that it is necessary to dismiss students early or close the school during
the school day, the decision will be made before 12:00 noon. Radio stations will
carry the announcement of this decision. Occasionally, when a storm develops
during the school day, the Board will determine, in consultation with the carriers and
other regional services, the necessity for early dismissal of students.
At that time, parents with children in the School will be notified according to the
procedures outlined on the Family/Information Consent Form sent out on the first
day of school.
10. IF YOUR INDIVIDUAL SITUATION IS NOT MET BY THESE
PROCEDURES, PLEASE CONTACT THE SCHOOL.
As always it is the parent’s/guardian’s responsibility to
decide if conditions are safe for a child to walk to and
from school.
SCHOOL ROUTINES
The students, staff, parents, and parish have a tradition of working together in order to
provide a quality educational experience for our children. The following information
helps all to understand the policies and procedures that are important to the operation of
the school.
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT A Student Code of Conduct has been developed by the Halton Catholic District School
Board to reflect the Progressive Discipline and Safety in Schools Act passed into
legislation in 2007. It is dedicated to providing and enhancing a Catholic community of
learning in which students will be afforded equal opportunities to achieve their potential
in spiritual, moral, intellectual, physical, and social development. It is the expectation of
the board and school that students will respond positively to this policy and act
accordingly. The Student Code of Conduct is included with this booklet.
TRANSPORTATION OF STUDENTS BY PRIVATE AUTOMOBILE If you are driving students on a volunteer basis, it is necessary that each child have a seat
belt and that you have a minimum personal liability insurance of $1,000,000 on the
vehicle. For your child to be covered on the trip driver‟s car you must have an O.E.F.
Number 44 Endorsement written into your insurance policy. It is important that all
parents consider obtaining this coverage. No children under grade 3 will be transported
by car to or from school sponsored events. Seat belts must be in working condition
and used by all passengers. The driver is responsible to ensure that children are
buckled up. Children under the age of twelve must be placed in the back seat of
the vehicle and provided with the appropriate seat belt/restraint system. Children
in JK to Grade 3 will not be transported to school events by car.
BUSES
The school is responsible for students while travelling on the bus to and from school.
Drivers will issue a pink slip for any discipline problems/misbehaviour on the bus and
will forward the notice to the Principal. If it has been determined that a student has been
disruptive and or acted inappropriately while travelling on the bus the school has the
authority to suspend that student from the bus.
ABSENCE
St. Joseph School has a Safe Arrival Program to ensure the safe arrival of the children to
the school. When we do not have an indication of a student(s) whereabouts, our
procedure is to:
Call home/call parent or guardian at work;
Call the emergency contact number;
Police may be contacted.
If a student is going to be absent from school, a parent or guardian is asked to call the
school‟s 24 hour answering machine at 519-853-3730 and leave a message. Please state
the student(s) name, grade, teacher, reason, and probable length of absence.
Upon returning after an absence, the student should bring a note to the teacher. The
student is responsible for finding out what was missed and for catching up. If a student is
away for more than three days, she/he should ask a classroom buddy to collect handouts
and gather other information to make the return to class easier.
LATE ARRIVAL Students are considered late if they are not in the schoolyard when the bell rings. Please
establish with your child, routines at home that will assist her/his arriving at school on
time. The earlier the child arrives, the safer her/his entry since the volume of traffic
increases significantly just prior to the entry bell. Students arriving late should first
report to the office for a late slip. Teachers are required to record lates as per Ministry of
Education Requirements. Absences and lates are recorded on the Provincial Report Card.
EARLY DEPARTURE If it is necessary for the student to leave the school other than at the regular dismissal
times the parent/guardian should advise the teacher by note in advance. Children must
check in at the office before leaving and when returning. Understandably, there will
be times of emergency when it will not be possible to plan leaving early. If this occurs
please notify the school by phone.
LUNCH PROCEDURES Lunch commences at 12:00. Students staying at school for lunch remain in their
classroom until 12:00. Weather permitting the students play outside until 1:00 p.m.
During inclement weather, students will remain inside the school and supervision will be
provided throughout the lunch hour.
LUNCH HOUR ABSENCES No students are allowed to leave school property without written notification from their
parent\guardian. If you wish your child(ren) to leave school property at lunch on a regular
basis please ensure the appropriate box is marked off on the Family/Information Consent
Form.
PARENT VOLUNTEERS Parents are invited to participate in the daily function of the school. There are many tasks
for which you might volunteer. A volunteer sign-up sheet is handed out in September.
Under Ontario legislation all parent volunteers must now have a Criminal Records Check
with a vulnerable sector screening be completed. The cost of a CRC will be paid by the
volunteer. Applications are available at a local police station. Written declarations by the
volunteer are required annually after a CRC is on file. All volunteers must sign the
Visitor(s) Log in the office, and pick up a visitor(s) badge or tag. This badge signifies
that you are in the school for a particular purpose. This will help us to monitor strangers
who might come into the school. Volunteers are reminded to sign out and return the
visitor‟s badge or tag as they leave the building.
VISITORS/PARENTS MUST REPORT TO THE OFFICE To ensure the safety of our students, we ask that all visitors/parents report to the office
when you pick up your child or drop off items. Our exterior doors will be locked from
8:55 in the morning until 3:30 in the afternoon. Please use the buzzer by the door
to alert the secretary of your presence. You will be identified by the security
camera and then given access to the building. Parents are asked to pick up their
child(ren) from the office, rather than going to the classroom. Visitors, who are in the
school as helpers, consultants, or providers of special services, must sign in and must
wear the appropriate badge. Parents are not to enter the school yard during recess periods.
If you need to see your child please check into the office and we will page your
child(ren).
NEWSLETTERS Our monthly newsletter goes home in the first week of each month. It is also available on
the school website. All printed material from the office will be sent home with the
youngest (or only) child in each family. Notes requiring a family response should be
returned by the same child. Please make a habit of asking, “Do you have anything for
me today?” and checking knapsacks regularly. Our newsletter is also available on our
website.
SCHOOL WEBSITE Our school website is updated weekly. It is a source of valuable resources and school
information. We can be found at http://schools.hcdsb.org/josa/ or by following the links
at the HCDSB website. http://www.haltonrc.edu.on.ca/
LOST AND FOUND A Lost and Found box is maintained in the school. Children and parents are encouraged
to seek lost items in that box. Articles in the box at the end of each term are displayed in
the gym and unclaimed items are then given to a charitable group.
YARD SUPERVISION: Yard supervision begins at 8:35 in the morning. Please don not
send students to school before this time. Supervision in the afternoon for JK/SK
supervision begins at 12:45.
ILLNESS OR INJURY AT SCHOOL Our facilities are not conducive to having students remain at school if they are injured or
sick. We will call parents or the emergency contact to make arrangements for your child
to go home. We strongly urge that your emergency contact person be one who lives
locally. Please advise the school of any changes to phone numbers and emergency
contacts as soon as possible.
BICYCLES / SKATEBOARDS / INLINE SKATES/SCOOTERS/WHEELIES
Students riding their bicycles to and from school are expected to follow these directions:
Helmets must be worn.
Bicycles/Scooters/Skateboards/Inline skates/ are to be walked across the school
property.
Bicycles are to be left in the bike rack on the north side of the school.
Bicycles are to be locked.
In the event that a student rides a bicycle/skateboard in an unsafe manner, the
privilege of using them at school will be taken away and she/he will be expected
to find an alternate means of transport.
Inline skates/Wheelies are removed at the sidewalk in front of the building. They may
not be worn on school property.
RECESS Recesses serve a special purpose in the school routine and, except in unusual cases,
students should not be restricted from going outside. If your children are well enough to
attend school, they are well enough to go outside. Please keep sick children at home
because the teachers on supervision duty are outside and children cannot be kept inside
without supervision.
LOCKERS All students in the building have the use of a locker. All lockers are the property of the
Halton Catholic District School Board and may be searched by Board employees if
reasonable grounds exist to do so. Locks are permitted for students in grades seven and
eight only. All lockers are to be kept in a clean condition. Students are not allowed to use
adhesives or other items on the locker that may damage the surface.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES (CD disc players, MP3Players, Gameboy etc.)
Electronic devices and other valuable processions (expensive Jewellery) should not be
brought to school. If a student chooses to bring these items they do so at their own risk.
Electronic devices will not be used inside the building during instructional time. The
staff of St. Joseph School will not be responsible in anyway for the loss, theft or
damage of these items.
CAMERAS
In consideration for the privacy of others cameras and other electronic recording
devices are not to be used on school premises without prior office approval. This
does not apply to organized school sponsored events such as concerts, field trips
and sporting events.
CELL PHONES/ PAGERS
To maintain a controlled learning environment and ensure academic integrity
parents are asked not to send children to school with cell phones or other wireless
telecommunication devices. If you need to contact your child during the school
day please do so by contacting the office. If the occasion arises when it is
necessary to send your child to school with a cell phone Halton Catholic
District School Board policy requires that these devices be silenced and
securely stored out of site during the school day.
SUPPLIES & TEXT BOOKS
All students are responsible for providing their own basic school supplies.
Notebooks and pencils are provided by the school. In addition, students are
loaned textbooks during the year. Students are expected to treat these books with
care as they will be charged for textbooks that are damaged or not returned.
DRESS CODE
The school is a special place where students learn a sense of dignity and
seriousness about learning. It therefore follows that our style of dress should
reflect that standard. As a Catholic school we ask our students to ensure that they
dress in a manner that reflects our Faith and sense of morality. During the warm
weather we want our students to be comfortable yet neatly attired in appropriate
clothing.
Footwear: For safety reasons, students must wear shoes in the school at all times.
(Emergency evacuations) Each child should have a pair of indoor shoes which can
be left at school. Running shoes are required for gym classes.
Summer Dress Code: Boys must wear full T-shirts with sleeves. No muscle
shirts or cut-off T-shirts are allowed. Girls are not to wear anything strapless or
any top that leaves the midriff bare. Shorts should cover to mid thigh when
seated.
Winter Dress Code: The children will go outside for all recess breaks unless it is
raining or so cold that it is dangerous. Please ensure that your children are
dressed for outside weather as they need to run and play and get fresh air.
DRUGS ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO
In accordance with the Halton Catholic District School Board Code of Conduct,
the possession and use of drugs, alcohol and tobacco are strictly prohibited on
school property or at any school related activity. The sale of such items is not
allowed on school property or at any school-related activity. Parents/guardians
and/or police will be contacted for any infraction in this regard.
SCHOOL VENDING MACHINES
Bottled water and juice are available at lunch time or after school. The machines
are located in hall by the gym.
MILK PROGRAM
White and Chocolate milk is available for 80 cents per carton. Milk is pre-ordered
every 2nd
month.
EMERGENCY EVACUATION
In case of an emergency, i.e., fire, bomb threat, gas leak, the emergency shelter
for our school is: The Royal Canadian Legion located beside the school.
FIRE DRILLS
Fire Drills will be held at regular intervals throughout the year, with at least three
practices in the fall and three in the spring. Children will be instructed as to the
proper procedures for evacuation. Children must wear footwear at all times while
in school so their feet will be protected in the event the school must be evacuated.
In a drill or a fire, children cannot stop to put on their shoes. We are very strict
with fire drill procedures in order to prepare the children properly so they can
handle a „real emergency‟.
LOCKDOWNS
A Lockdown is an emergency response to a suspicious intruder in the school.
During a lockdown children will gather in the classroom with the doors locked
and blinds drawn. Children will gather on the floor away from the line of site of
the door. Lockdowns are practiced twice during the school year.
FIRST AID
When a student is injured, First Aid is provided by trained school staff. Parents
will be contacted in cases of serious injury. Small cuts and scrapes will be
bandaged with an explanatory note sent home at the end of the day. Students are
informed as to the location of the First Aid Station and procedures to follow when
injured/ill.
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION/PRIVACY/OSRs
Please be advised that, in compliance with the Freedom of Information and
Privacy Act, we cannot give out names, addresses or phone numbers of families
without their knowledge and consent. Please do not ask school staff to provide
this information for birthday parties or other social engagements. If you wish to
see your child(ren)‟s Ontario Student Record please call the office for an
appointment. Copies of information in the OSR are available to you.
HOMEWORK
Children in grade 1 may on occasion when an individual child has unfinished
work be assigned homework. The child will then be expected to take home and
complete such work. There may also be a few occasions when a short assignment
will require home time. Reading is an expected part of every child‟s home time
routine.
For students in grades 2 and 3, homework may be required for special projects or
assignments. Homework may also be given to complete work not finished during
class or missed because of absence.
For students in grades 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, daily home study is encouraged. Time
spent on reading, research, preparing for tests and completing assignments is
expected.
A general rule of thumb for homework is…multiply the grade by 10 minutes to
give an approximate amount of time your child should be doing homework each
day. For example, Grade 6 x 10 minutes equals a maximum of 60 minutes.
Parents have an important role to play in helping with homework. Here are some
tips on what parents can do for their child:
establish a work area that is appropriate for learning and free from distractions
develop a household routine that focuses on homework or study time for all
and stick with it
ensure that the child understands what is expected
be visible and accessible to your child during the homework period.
SCHOOL COUNCIL
The purpose of the School Council is to promote and support education and to
contribute to a sense of school community at St. Joseph School.
School Council‟s objectives are to:
promote co-operation between home and school
promote involvement of parents and other community members
organize and provide additional resources to help the school through volunteer
means
provide a formal means of consultation and recommendations for budgetary
matters, curriculum, new instructional programs, facilities and equipment and
learning resources.
ACCIDENT INSURANCE
Optional student accident insurance provides a very economical way of insuring
against the cost of expensive dental or medical treatment should your child(ren)
suffer an accident either at school or at home. An independent insurance provider selected by the Board will provide coverage at a nominal fee. You are encouraged
to consider the benefits of registering your child(ren) in the plan. Applications are
sent out in September and are available at the office.
MEDICATION
School staff cannot administer medication until the Halton Catholic District
School Board‟s form, Request and Consent for the Administration of
Medication, is completed and signed by the parent. Please see the Principal for a
copy of this form. All medication must be sent to the office for safekeeping and
administering.
Responsibility for administering the medications is with the parents until the
completed form is returned to the Principal. Please provide a properly labelled
container - as well as instructions\conditions to be adhered for the safety of the
child.
Parents of children with life threatening medical concerns/allergies are to
complete a school notification document and emergency medication protocol
form each September.
LIFE THREATENING ALLERGIES
St. Joseph School provides a Minimized Allergen Environment by restricting
peanut and tree nut products in the school. The parents of children with life
threatening allergies should advise school personnel immediately upon
registration or diagnosis. An Emergency treatment plan will be completed
annually for children with life threatening allergies. All children with life
threatening allergies are expected to carry their Epinephrine Auto Injectors
(EPIPEN) with them at all times. A second injector will be maintained in an
secure unlocked marked location in the school.
GRADE 7 HEPATITIS B IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM The Halton Regional Health Department will provide Hepatitis B immunization.
The free Hepatitis B vaccine will be offered to all Grade 7 students not previously
immunized against Hepatitis B. Immunization will be through school-based
clinics and administered by the Health Department staff.
HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS GRADE 8 GIRLS VACCINE This is a voluntary vaccination program provided to grade 8 girls with parental consent.
The vaccination consist of three injections. Injections are not administered at the School
year.
PEDICULOSIS\HEAD LICE
At School: The Principal\designate reports a suspected\confirmed case of head
lice to the private nursing agency to request rapid screening of classroom and
siblings. The school or health nurse will then notify the parent of the child(ren)
and requests that the child be picked up. The nurse will inform parents about the
recommended method of treatment. Children may not return to school until they
have been rechecked and cleared by the Health Department. An authorized note
is required prior to readmission to school.
At Home: Parent notifies the school if an infestation is discovered. Classmates
and siblings will be checked. Pediculosis shampoo is available at your local
pharmacy. We can try to prevent outbreaks. Teach your child not to share items
such as combs and headgear. You should suspect infestation if your child is
continually scratching.
BULLYING
Roughly one in three students in Grade 7 to 12 report having been bullied at school.
Just under a third report having bullied someone else. Centre for Addiction and Mental Health,2004
Bulling is a conscious, wilful and deliberate hostile activity intended to harm and induce
fear through the threat of further aggression. Therefore a person is being bullied when he
or she is exposed, repeatedly and over time, to negative actions on the part of one or
more.
The Markers of Bullying
Intent to harm
An imbalance of power
Threat to further aggression
Witnessing a victim’s distress
Bullying can be perpetrated by individuals or groups and can include many different
behaviours such as:
Physical assault
Verbal taunts, name calling and
Put downs, spreading rumours
Threats and intimidation
Stealing of money and possessions, extortion
Exclusion from the peer group
Hostile, threatening or obscene
Body gestures
Responding with avoidance or anger to any questioning
Lack of empathy towards others
Inappropriate use of the internet with respect to any of the above examples.
If Your Child is Bullied
Do
Listen to your child. Encourage your child to talk about his/her feelings.
Gather specifics about bullying incidents (who, what, where, when).
Report the bullying to school personnel. Work with the school.
Develop your child‟s special skills and confidence. Promote assertive behaviour
to develop self confidence.
Look for POSSIBLE signs of victimization; fear of going to school, lack of
friends, missing belongings, drop in grades, withdrawal, acting out of character,
torn or missing clothing, difficulty sleeping, change in appetite.
Don’t
Minimize, rationalize, or explain away the bully‟s behaviour.
Rush in to resolve the problem for your child.
Tell your child to avoid the bully.
Tell your child to fight back – we were told not to advise kid‟s to do this
Confront the bully or the bully‟s parents alone.
What to do if your Child is Aggressive or Bullies Others:
Talk to your child. Don‟t blame. Stay calm and make it clear that bullying is
NOT acceptable.
Discuss with your child the negative impact that bullying has on the victim(s).
Teach EMPATHY.
Talk and listen to your child. Share information with his/her teacher(s) and
school administration. Keep the lines of communication open between school
and home.
Be willing to attend interviews with school personnel. Work with the school to
modify your child‟s behaviour.
Keep a written record (who, what, where, when, why and how).
Praise the efforts that your child makes toward non-violent and responsible
behaviour.
Ensure a consistent approach for consequences between home and school.
Consequences should be clear, age appropriate and logical, NOT punitive.
How to Report Bullying:
Arrange a meeting for you and your child with the appropriate school personnel.
Bring to the meeting the facts in writing (who, what, where, when, why and
how).
Work with your child and school personnel on a plan that addresses what your
child needs right now in order to feel safe, what he/she can do to avoid being
bullied and to stand up to any future bullying, and to whom he/she can go for
help.
Be patient. The school might need some time to investigate and check on what
has been said.
If you are not aware of it, ask about the school‟s Code of Student Conduct or
Code of Behaviour.
Arrange for a follow-up meeting or telephone call
COMMUNICABLE DISEASES The Regional Health Department requires that children with certain communicable
diseases be kept away from other children during the period when the disease may be
spread. The attached chart defines what some of the more common childhood diseases
are and the periods of exclusion for these diseases.
The Board will follow the direction of the Regional Health Department regarding proper
response to pandemic flu outbreaks.
COMMUNICABLE
DISEASE
CHILDREN WITH THE DISEASE SHOULD
REMAIN AT HOME AND AWAY FROM
OTHERS
Chickenpox Until child is well enough to participate in all
activities regardless of the state of the rash.
Diarrhea Until diarrhea stops.
Impetigo Until the antibiotic prescribed by a doctor has
been taken for at least one full day.
Measles (Rubeola) For at least 4 days after the rash begins.
Mumps For at least 9 days after the swollen glands first
appear.
Pink-eye, bacterial
(Conjunctivitis)
Until the antibiotic prescribed by a doctor has
been taken for at least one full day.
Ringworm Until treatment has started.
Rubella (German Measles) Until at least 7 days after the rash first appears.
Scarlet Fever Until antibiotic treatment has been taken for 1 full
day.
Strep Throat Until antibiotic treatment has been taken for 1 full
day.
Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Until antibiotic treatment has been taken for at
least 5 days. If no treatment is given, for 3 weeks
from when the cough began.
If you suspect your child has a communicable disease:
Keep your child at home and away from others
Contact your family doctor for a diagnosis.
Your doctor will advise you regarding care and treatment when a communicable
disease is diagnosed.
For information about any communicable disease, please call 1-866-442-5866
CUSTODY OF CHILDREN We are all aware that single-parent families are increasingly common in modern society.
On rare occasions, we are faced with difficult situations during which the non-custodial
parent arrives at our school asking to visit with the child or take the child home after
school. We are best able to serve and protect the child when we are made aware of:
Custody
Visitation rights
Special instructions
Please be aware that legal documentation must be on file at the school before we will
deny access to a parent. If your family has these particular circumstances, please ensure
that the school office and classroom teachers are aware of legal agreements between
separated and divorced parents. Proof will be kept on file stating joint or single custody.
IMPORTANT NOTE ON SAFETY Please notify the school if someone other than the usual person is picking up your
child. We will not release a student to anyone who is not the usual caregiver unless
we have been informed, in writing, ahead of time.
CHILDREN IN NEED OF PROTECTION – OBLIGATION TO REPORT
The Children and Family Services Act requires all teachers and other professionals to
report any suspicion that a child is in need of protection. The school staff will be fined if
they do not comply with this law.
It is the role of the Children‟s Aid Society, to whom we report, to investigate such a
report. If your child is bruised or marked from an accident or bicycle spill, please let the
teacher know the circumstances. On the other hand, if a report is made, you should
understand that we are complying with the law in the best interests of the children who
are in our care.
CRISIS AT HOME If there is a crisis at home, such as a death or illness in the family or of friends who are
close to you and your child(ren), please let us know so that we can provide support for
your child, upon his/her return to school. Death or illness of family pets can also be
upsetting to children and affect their ability to learn. If you need help contacting local
Family Services for assistance in handling such problems as alcoholism, abuse, or
financial difficulties, we would, in confidence, help direct you to the proper agency.
ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL CODE OF CONDUCT
Purpose of a Code:
The St Joseph School community functions best when, in a spirit of cooperation, staff, students and parents treat one another with dignity and respect. Proactive and preventative strategies are essential to promote appropriate behaviour in schools. Clear guidelines maintain a positive, caring atmosphere and a safe and orderly learning environment.
February 2008
INTRODUCTION:
Catholic schools, as articulated in the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations
promote a unique vision of the learner as growing to be:
1. A discerning believer formed in the Catholic Faith community who celebrates the
signs and sacred mystery of God‟s presence through word, sacrament, prayer, forgiveness,
reflection and moral living.
2. An effective communicator who speaks, writes and listens honestly and sensitively,
responding critically in light of Gospel values.
3. A reflective, creative and holistic thinker who solves problems and makes
responsible decisions with an informed moral conscience for the common good.
4. A self-directed, responsible, lifelong learner who develops and demonstrates their
God-given potential.
5. A collaborative contributor who finds meaning, dignity and vocation in work which
respects the rights of all and contributes to the common good.
6. A caring family member who attends to family, school, parish and the wider
community.
7. A responsible citizen who gives witness to Catholic social teaching by promoting
peace, justice and the sacredness of human life.
To this end, Catholic Schools promote responsibility, respect, civility
and academic excellence in a safe learning and teaching environment.
Students, parents, teachers and staff are all members of the Catholic school community. We base
the development of our community on compassionate, responsible, fair, respectful treatment of
each other as members of the Body of Christ, a community of the Light. To that end, all
members of the Catholic school community have the right to be safe, and feel safe in their school
community. With this right comes the responsibility to be law-abiding citizens and to be
accountable for actions that put at risk the safety of others or oneself.
The Code of Conduct for Halton Catholic Schools sets clear standards of behaviour. In
accordance with the Ontario Code of Conduct, it specifies the consequences for student actions
that do not comply with these standards.
The standards of behaviour apply not only to students, but also to all individuals involved in the
Catholic school system – principals, teachers and other school staff members, parents or
guardians, and volunteers whether they are on school property, on school buses or at school-
authorized events or activities.
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR HALTON CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOUR
The Halton Catholic District School Board is dedicated to providing and enhancing a Catholic
community of learning in which students will be afforded reasonable opportunities to achieve
their potential in spiritual, moral, intellectual, physical and social development. It is the
expectation of the Board that students will respond positively to this policy and act accordingly.
The Halton Catholic District School Board expects staff, students and community members
involved in school programmes and school and Board authorized activities to exhibit behaviour
which complies with:
(i) the Halton Catholic District School Board Code of Conduct;
(ii) the Standards of Behaviour in the Ontario Code of Conduct;
(iii) Halton Catholic District School Board Policies II-39, VI 44;
(iv) the Education Act as amended by the Progressive Discipline and Safety in
Schools Act, 2007.
Roles and Responsibilities
Students are to be treated with respect and dignity. Students have the right to learn in a
safe, orderly and stimulating Catholic environment and to be conscientiously instructed
by the teaching staff. In return, they must demonstrate respect for themselves, for others,
and for the responsibilities of citizenship through acceptable behaviour. Respect and
responsibility are demonstrated when a student:
participates fully in the religious life of the school, including the celebration of liturgy, Religious Education courses, and related activities;
develops personal skills and talents to serve God, and thereby his/her neighbour;
contributes positively to the Catholic climate of the school and exhibit the responsibilities of citizenship;
cooperates with all adults in positions of authority in the school community;
complies with all school expectations and regulations respecting student behaviour;
uses language that is appropriate to their dignity as Catholics;
adheres to the school dress code;
respects the school property and property of others at all times;
comes to school prepared, on time and ready to learn;
refrains from bringing anything to school that may compromise the safety of others;
exercises self-discipline and accountability for their actions based on age and individual ability.
3 Principals, under the direction of the Board and appropriate senior staff, take a leadership role in the daily operation of a school. They provide this leadership when they:
demonstrate care for the school community and a commitment to academic excellence in
a safe teaching and learning environment;
hold everyone, under their authority, accountable for their behaviour and actions;
empower students to be positive leaders in their school and community;
communicate regularly and meaningfully with all members of their school community.
Teachers and other school staff members, under the leadership of their principals, maintain order in the school and are expected to hold everyone to high standards of respectful and responsible behaviour. As Catholic role models, staff uphold these high standards when they:
help students work to their full potential and develop their self-worth;
empower students to be positive leaders in their classroom, school, and community;
communicate regularly and meaningfully with parents;
maintain consistent standards of behaviour for all students;
demonstrate respect for all students, staff, parents, volunteers, and the members of the
school community;
prepare students for the full responsibilities of citizenship as outlined in the Catholic
Graduate Expectations.
Parents play an important role in the education of their children, and can support the efforts of
school staff in maintaining a safe and respectful learning environment for all students. Parents
fulfil their role when they:
show an active interest in the child‟s school work and progress;
communicate regularly with the school;
help their child to be neat, appropriately dressed and prepared for school;
ensure that their child attend school regularly and on time;
promptly report to the school their child‟s absence or late arrival;
show that they are familiar with the provincial Code of Conduct, the Board‟s code of
conduct and the school rules;
encourage and assist their child in following the rules of behaviour;
assist school staff in dealing with disciplinary issues involving their child.
The Police are essential partners in making our schools and communities safer. The police play an essential role in making our schools and communities safer. Police investigate incidents in accordance with the protocol
developed with the local school board. These protocols are based on a provincial model developed by the Ministry of the Solicitor General and the Ministry of Education.
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PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE
Progressive discipline is a non-punitive, whole-school approach that uses a continuum of corrective and
supportive interventions, supports and consequences to address inappropriate behaviour and to build
upon strategies that promote positive behaviours. Consequences include learning opportunities for
reinforcing positive behaviour and assisting pupils to make good choices.
The range of interventions, supports, and consequences used by the Board and all schools must be clear
and developmentally appropriate. For pupils with special education and/or disability related needs,
interventions, supports and consequences must be consistent with the expectations in the student‟s IEP
and/or his/her demonstrated abilities.
Appropriate action must consistently be taken by schools to address behaviours that are contrary to
provincial and Board Codes of Conduct.
The Board, and school administrators, must consider all mitigating and other factors, as required by the
Education Act and as set out in Ontario Regulation 472/07.
Progressive discipline may also include early and/or ongoing intervention strategies, such as:
Contact with the pupil‟s parent(s)/guardian(s); Oral reminders; Review of expectations; Written work assignment with a learning component; Peer mentoring; Referral to counselling; Conflict mediation and resolution; and/or Consultation
Progressive discipline may also include a range of interventions, supports and consequences when inappropriate behaviours have occurred, with a focus on improving behaviour, such as one or more of the following:
Meeting with the pupil‟s parent(s)/guardian(s), pupil and participant; Referral to a community agency for anger management or substance abuse counselling; Detentions; Withdrawal of privileges; Withdrawal from class; Restitution for damages; Restorative practices; and/or Transfer with support
In some cases, short-term suspension may also be considered a useful progressive discipline approach.
Notwithstanding the above, the principal will take immediate and appropriate action in any situation
involving the welfare of others.
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SUSPENSION and EXPULSION
The Board supports the use of suspension and expulsion as outlined in Part XIII of the Education Act, the
Progressive Discipline and Safety in Schools Act, 2007, Board Policy II-39, Administrative Procedure VI –
44, where a student has committed one or more of the infractions outlined below on school property, during
a school-related activity or event, and/or in circumstances where the infraction has an impact on the school
climate.
The principal will also contact the police consistent with the Police and School Response Protocol if the
infraction the pupil is suspected o committing requires such contact. When in doubt, the principal will
consult with his or her Superintendent.
The infractions for which a suspension may be imposed by the principal include:
1. Uttering a threat to inflict serious bodily harm on another person;
2. Possessing alcohol, illegal and/or restricted drugs;
3. Being under the influence of alcohol;
4. Swearing at a teacher or at another person in a position of authority;
5. Committing an act of vandalism that causes extensive damage to school property at the student‟s school
or to property located on the premises of the student‟s school;
6. Bullying;
7. Any act considered by the principal to be injurious to the moral tone of the school;
8. Any act considered by the principal to be injurious to the physical or mental well-being of members of
the school community; or
9. Any act considered by the principal to be contrary to the Board or School Code of Conduct including
but not limited to the following:
academic dishonesty – attempting to deceive by cheating, copying or plagiarizing
defiance – refusal to comply with persons in authority
disorderly conduct – persistent opposition to authority, conduct injurious to the moral tone of the
school or to the physical or mental well-being of others in the school
explosive devices – use of or possession of explosive devices
extortion – to take money, homework or property under threat of harm or duress
fire setting, bomb threat, fire alarm – setting a fire or an act that places individuals, property or
community at risk
harassment – repeated comments or conduct that is known or ought to be known as unwelcome
hate crimes – words or actions considered offensive in reference to a person‟s race, religion,
culture, gender, age, appearance or disability
smoking on school property – violation of the Tobacco Control Act
theft – taking, possessing property without the permission of the owner
trespass – unauthorized presence on school property
truancy – persistent unexplained absence
vehicle use – reckless or dangerous use of a vehicle, e.g., car, motorcycle, bicycle etc.
A pupil may be suspended only once for any incident of an infraction may be suspended for a minimum of one
(1) school day and a maximum of twenty (20) school days.
Factors to Consider Before Deciding to Impose a Suspension
Before deciding whether to impose a suspension, or some other form of discipline, a principal will make every
effort to consult with the pupil, where appropriate, and the pupil‟s parent(s)/guardian(s) (if the pupil is not an
adult pupil) to identify whether any mitigating and/or other factors might apply in the circumstances.
Mitigating Factors
The mitigating factors to be considered by the principal before deciding whether to impose a suspension are:
1. Whether the pupil has the ability to control his or her behaviour;
2. Whether the pupil has the ability to understand the foreseeable consequences of his or her behaviour; and
3. Whether the pupil‟s continuing presence in the school does or does not create an unacceptable risk to the
safety of any other individual at the school.
If a pupil does not have the ability to control his or her behaviour or does not understand the foreseeable
consequences of his/her behaviour, the principal will not suspend the pupil. Alternative discipline and/or other
intervention may be considered by the principal in such circumstances. If the pupil poses an unacceptable risk
to the safety of others in the school, the principal will consult with his/her Superintendent regarding appropriate
accommodations and/or strategies that might be instituted to ensure safety of pupils, staff, and others in the
school.
Other Factors to be Considered
Where the pupil is able to control his/her behaviour and is able to understand the foreseeable consequences of
his/her behaviour, the principal will consider whether the following factors mitigate the length of a suspension
or the decision to apply a suspension as a form of discipline for the pupil:
1. The pupil‟s academic, discipline and personal history;
2. Whether progressive discipline has been attempted with the pupil, and if so, the progressive discipline
approach(es) that has/have been attempted and any success or failure;
3. Whether the infraction for which the pupil might be disciplined was related to any harassment of the pupil
because of race, ethnic origin, religion, creed, disability, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation or
harassment for any other reason;
4. The impact of the discipline on the pupil‟s prospects for further education;
5. The pupil‟s age;
6. Where the pupil has an IEP or disability related needs,
a. Whether the behaviour causing the incident was a manifestation of the pupil‟s disability;
b. Whether appropriate individualized accommodation has been provided; and
c. Whether a suspension is likely to result in aggravating or worsening the pupil‟s behaviour or conduct
or whether a suspension is likely to result in a greater likelihood of further inappropriate conduct; and
7. Whether or not the pupil‟s continuing presence at the school creates an unacceptable risk to the safety of
anyone in the school.
EXPULSION
Subject to the Factors to Consider Before Deciding to Impose a Suspension below, reasonable grounds to
believe that a pupil has committed one or more infractions outlined below on school property, during a school
related activity or even, and/or in circumstances where the infraction has an impact on the school climate, the
principal will suspend the pupil.
The principal will also contact the police consistent with the Police and School Response Protocol if the
infraction the pupil is suspected of committing requires such contact. When in doubt, the principal will consult
with his or her Superintendent.
The enumerated activities are:
1. Possessing a weapon, including possessing a firearm;
2. Using a weapon to cause or to threaten bodily harm to another person;
3. Committing physical assault on another person that causes bodily harm requiring treatment by a medical
practitioner;
4. Committing sexual assault;
5. Trafficking in weapons or restricted drugs;
6. Committing robbery;
7. Giving alcohol to a minor;
8. An act considered by the principal to be significantly injurious to the moral tone of the school
and/or to the physical or mental well-being of others (e.g., theft, academic dishonesty, hazing
activities, harassment, verbal abuse, extortion, possession of an explosive substance, distribution of
hate material, etc.);
9. A pattern of behaviour that is so inappropriate that the student‟s continued presence is injurious to the
effective learning and/or working environment of others;
10. Activities engaged in by the student on or off school property that cause the student‟s continuing presence
in the school to create an unacceptable risk to the physical or mental well-being of other person(s) in the
school or Board;
11. Activities engaged in by the student on or off school property that have caused extensive damage to the
property of the Board or to goods that are/were on the Board‟s property, (e.g. inappropriate use of
electronic and/or voice mail systems, fire setting, etc.);
12. The student has demonstrated through a pattern of behaviour that s/he has not prospered by the instruction
available to him or her and that s/he is persistently resistant to making changes in behaviour which would
enable him or her to prosper, e.g. neglect of duty, truancy, consistent opposition to authority, etc); or
13. Any act considered by the principal to be a serious violation of the Board or school Code of Conduct.
In accordance with the Police and School Response Protocol/School Board Procedural Protocol, police shall be
contacted by the principal for but not limited to the above infractions. Consequences resulting from criminal
charges related to school incidents are independent of those imposed under the Education Act.
Mitigating Factors and Other Factors
Before imposing a suspension pending an investigation to determine whether to recommend expulsion, the
principal must consider any mitigating factors as set out in the Student Discipline Procedures.
If the principal imposes a suspension pending an investigation to determine whether to recommend expulsion,
the Principal must consider any mitigating and other factors as set out in the Student Discipline Procedures in
determining whether to recommend an expulsion from the pupil‟s school or from all schools of the Board, as
required by the Education Act. If the principal determines it is not appropriate to recommend an expulsion, the
principal must consider mitigating and other factors in deciding whether to shorten the length of the
suspension.
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EXPECTED
STUDENT BEHAVIOUR
REASONS FOR
EXPECTED BEHAVIOUR
STUDENT
RESPONSIBILITIES
PARENT
RESPONSIBILITIES
SCHOOL
RESPONSIBILITIES
RANGE OF
CONSEQUENCES
Regular Attendance
Students:
are expected to attend
school regularly
are not permitted to
leave the school
grounds during the
day without parental
consent
must notify school
administration before
leaving the school
grounds
good attendance is
essential to be
successful in school
your parents are
vitally interested in
your academic
success and
therefore, in your
attendance at school
communication from
home is essential if
you are absent to
ensure us that
nothing happened to
you on the way to
school
there is a legal
requirement to attend
school at this level
attend school.
assume
responsibility for
school
assignments
missed when
absent
report to the
office if you do
not feel well at
school
if you have to
leave school
during the day,
you will need a
note signed by a
parent, or a
phone call to
excuse you from
school
ensure that your
child gets proper
rest and nutrition
dress your child
according to
seasonal weather
care for your
child at home
when fever or
other signs of
illness are evident
phone the school
if your child is to
be absent. Please
call before
.............a.m.
listen to radio
stations for
reports of
inclement
weather, school
and transportation
cancellations
keep accurate
attendance
records
determine
reasons for
absences
notify parents
when a child
becomes ill
notify parents if
we suspect
truancy
report frequent
absences to the
parent
report frequent
absences to the
Principal
if you are absent
from school without
permission your
parents will be
notified and you may
be required to make
up time.
if truancy persists,
you will be referred
to the Principal.
failure to comply
with this expectation
will result in
consequences as
outlined in the Range
of Consequences
pg.5.
EXPECTED
STUDENT
BEHAVIOUR
REASONS FOR
EXPECTED BEHAVIOUR
STUDENT
RESPONSIBILITIES
PARENT
RESPONSIBILITIES
SCHOOL
RESPONSIBILITIES
RANGE OF
CONSEQUENCES
Punctuality
you are
expected to be
on time for
school and
classes
punctuality is a good
habit which will be
expected of you on the
job and in your
personal relationships
punctuality shows
respect and
consideration for
others
if you are late for class,
your lateness is a
distraction to the
teacher and your
classmates
being late for class
may result in missing
essential information
children are
unsupervised when late
(No one to walk with,
no crossing guards.)
be on time for school
and for classes
don‟t fool around
going to school
when late, report to
the office before
going to class
ensure that your
child leaves for
school with
sufficient time to be
punctual
encourage
punctuality
notify the school if
your child will be
late
record lateness
report frequent
lateness to the
parent
report frequent
lateness to the
Principal
admit students to
class when late
if you are
repeatedly late,
you will be
required to make
up time
if you continue to
be late, your
parents will be
notified and asked
to assist the school
in helping you to
consistently arrive
to school on time
failure to comply
with this expecta-
tion will result in
consequences as
outlined in the
Range of
Consequences
pg. 5.
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EXPECTED
STUDENT BEHAVIOUR
REASONS FOR
EXPECTED BEHAVIOUR
STUDENT
RESPONSIBILITIES
PARENT
RESPONSIBILITIES
SCHOOL
RESPONSIBILITIES
RANGE OF
CONSEQUENCES
Respect for Authority
Students:
are expected to
comply with the
rules listed in the
school Student
Code of Conduct.
are expected to
follow the safety
rules established by
the school and
school bus driver
are expected to
respect all staff, and
any other person
working in the
school or at school-
sponsored activities
and events
it is necessary to
provide an orderly
learning
environment.
throughout your life,
you will have to
respect the authority
of people who,
because of their
position, have been
given the right and
responsibility to
impose that
authority
the school and your
teachers have the
authority, under the
Education Act, to
impose certain
requirements on you
for academic
diligence and proper
behaviour
all individuals
deserve courtesy,
consideration and
respect.
respect teachers,
staff and all other
persons in the school
obey the bus driver
while travelling on a
school bus
obey the rules of the
school as outlined in
the Student Code of
Conduct
encourage your child
to respect the rights
of fellow students,
teachers, principal(s)
and other school
community members
provide an
appropriate role
model
communicate and
work co-operatively
with the school
encourage respect
for all individuals of
authority in society,
(e.g., police, other
community partners)
review the School
Code of Conduct
with your child
approach the education
of the student in a just
and fair manner
provide an appropriate
role model
parents are promptly
notified about
behaviour problems on
the bus
the Principal will hold
everyone accountable
for their behaviour and
actions
failure to comply
with this
expectation will
result in
consequences as
outlined in the
Range of
Consequences
pg. 5.
progressive
discipline
consequences
including
suspension and/or
expulsion from
school and school
bus privileges is
enforced for
repeated
infractions of the
school Code of
Conduct
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EXPECTED
STUDENT BEHAVIOUR
REASONS FOR
EXPECTED BEHAVIOUR
STUDENT
RESPONSIBILITIES
PARENT
RESPONSIBILITIES
SCHOOL
RESPONSIBILITIES
RANGE OF
CONSEQUENCES
Respect for Self and
Others
Students:
are expected to
demonstrate
Catholic values in
helping others in
the school
community
must treat
everyone with
respect and
dignity and value
all persons for
their gender, race,
cultural and
religious heritage.
expected to
use language that
is appropriate to
the dignity of all
persons in school
coarse, profane or
vulgar language
and gestures or
taking God‟s
name in vain
are unacceptable
every person has the
right to expect a
school environment
that is free from
fear, harassment,
injury, distractions
and prejudice
each person has the
right to develop
physically,
intellectually,
emotionally,
spiritually and
socially
a student who treats
others the way s/he
wants to be treated
demonstrates self-
respect and respect
for others
respect for others is
a trait that makes it
possible for students
to get along with
peers and others
respect the rights of
staff and fellow
students to foster a
school environment
which is free from
fear, harassment,
injury, distractions
and prejudice
be respectful and
courteous to other
people
keep hands and feet
to self (Hands Off
policy).
demonstrate Gospel
values in words and
actions
encourage your child to
respect the rights of
fellow students, staff
and others
encourage self- respect
provide a home
environment that helps
a child understand the
Golden Rule: treat
others the way you
want to be treated
teach your child to be
respectful and
courteous to others
consistent with values
promoted by the
Catholic school
respect the
fundamental rights of
all people
exercise such
discipline of kind,
firm and judicious
paren
model respect and
courtesy to others
consistent with
values promoted by
the Catholic school
system
the Principal shall
hold everyone
accountable for their
behaviour and
actions
the use of
profane or
inappropriate
language is
considered an act
that is injurious
to the moral tone
of the school and
thus, may be
considered for
suspension
failure to comply
with this
expectation will
result in
consequences as
outlined in the
Range of Conse-
quences pg. 5.
EXPECTED
STUDENT BEHAVIOUR
REASONS FOR
EXPECTED BEHAVIOUR
STUDENT
RESPONSIBILITIES
PARENT
RESPONSIBILITIES
SCHOOL
RESPONSIBILITIES
RANGE OF
CONSEQUENCES
Safety
Students:
are expected to
conduct yourself
in such a manner
as to promote
safe use of
building and
property
are expected to:
(i) avoid out of
bound areas;
(ii) refrain from
rough play;
(iii) keep your
hands and feet
to yourself
are expected to
walk bicycles on
the school
grounds
are expected
not to use skate-
boards or in-line
skates on the
school grounds
students have a
right to learn in a
safe and orderly
environment
care for and store
personal property
so that it poses
no hazard to any
other member of
the school
community
play in
designated
areas
do not play
games that
involve physical
contact or games
which pose a
risk of injury to
fellow students,
staff or visitors to
the school
use equipment
appropriately and
safetly
report unsafe
conditions and
situations to an
adult
keep valuables at
home
provide personal
property which is
easily and safely
stored
encourage
consideration for
the safety of self
and others
review the Hands
Off policy with
your child
review safety
notices sent home
from school with
your child
drive safely on
school property
designate out of
bounds areas
provide for adequate
supervision of the
school site during the
school day
teach and review the
Hands Off policy
with students
designate playground
areas to students as
appropriate for age,
size and type of
activities according
to seasonal
conditions
impose limits on
activities found to be
potentially unsafe
report unsafe
situations/conditions
to the Principal
the Principal shall
hold everyone
accountable for their
behaviour and actions
you may be
refused use of
equipment,
facilities and
access to play
with fellow
students where
behaviour is
actually or
potentially
unsafe
parents will be
contacted by
phone or, in
writing,
concerning rough
play
repeated instances
of rough play or
unsafe conduct
may result in
suspension from
school
expect to pay for
damage to
property due to
unsafe
behaviour
failure to comply
with this
expectation will
result in
consequences as
outlined in the
Range of
Consequences
pg.5
EXPECTED
STUDENT BEHAVIOUR
REASONS FOR
EXPECTED BEHAVIOUR
STUDENT
RESPONSIBILITIES
PARENT
RESPONSIBILITIES
SCHOOL
RESPONSIBILITIES
RANGE OF
CONSEQUENCES
Respect for Property
Students:
are expected
to take care of
personal property
and to leave
personal
property of others
alone
are expected to eat
in the designated
lunch area and
place all litter in
garbage and
recycling
containers
provided
expected to use the
school grounds,
buildings, lockers,
furniture,
equipment and
supplies with care
and for their
intended purposes
school buses, used
either for daily
travel or for school
field trips, are to
be treated with the
same care as other
school property
the cost of
maintaining school
buildings, buses
and supplies is
assumed by the
taxpayer. Vandalism
increases this cost.
school custodians
maintain the school
building, keep it in
good repair and keep
it tidy. It is a waste of
their service to be
cleaning up messes
deliberately made by
students.
we need a clean, safe
environment in which
to learn.
students do not like
having their personal
property tampered
with by others. It
costs money to have
things cleaned,
replaced or repaired.
library books, school
books and materials
are expensive to
replace.
take care of the
building, its facilities
and all its equipment.
do not litter.
respect the property of
the school and of
fellow students.
take care of school
textbooks, library
books, school
furniture and
consumable materials.
store your
clothes/property in the
appropriate places.
promote the value of
respect for public and
personal property.
make restitution for
damage to property.
Allow this
consequence to
affect your child in
some way.
provide good models
of behaviour and
attitude.
provide the student with
a clean, safe learning
environment.
promote the value of
public and private
property.
provide containers for
litter and recycling.
collect the replacement
cost for lost or damaged
textbooks, library books
or school equipment.
the Principal and
teachers shall hold
everyone accountable
for their behaviour and
actions.
students who
damage school or
personal property
are expected to
make restitution.
destruction of
school property
may result in
suspension and
possible police
action.
students who litter
are expected to
pick up garbage.
failure to comply
with this
expectation will
result in
consequences as
outlined in the
Range of
Consequences pg
5.
vandalism causing
extensive damage
to school property
or property
located on school
premises results in
a mandatory
suspension and
possible Police
involvement.
EXPECTED
STUDENT
BEHAVIOUR
REASONS FOR
EXPECTED BEHAVIOUR
STUDENT
RESPONSIBILITIES
PARENT
RESPONSIBILITIES
SCHOOL
RESPONSIBILITIES
RANGE OF
CONSEQUENCES
Preparation for Class
and In-Class Conduct
Students:
be prepared for
each class
have note
books,
textbooks and
materials that
your teachers
have indicated
are necessary
have assigned
homework
completed on
due dates
be prepared to
put forth your
best effort
you are
expected to
conduct
yourself
according to
class rules and
teacher
instructions
and to fully
participate
not to
plagiarize,
cheat, copy or
knowingly
present the
language, ideas
or thoughts of
another person
as your
own work.
it is essential that
you be well prepared
so that your
attention, the class‟
attention and the
teacher‟s attention
can be focussed on
the lesson
well-prepared
students generally
achieve better
results
it is reasonable to set
limits on talking and
movement in the
class- room in
order to achieve the
academic goals of
the lesson
students must
honestly involve
themselves in the
academic program
prepare for each class
have appropriate
change of clothing
have the notebooks,
textbooks and
materials that your
teachers have
indicated are
necessary
complete any
assigned homework
hand in assignments
on their due dates.
be prepared for tests
work diligently at
your programs
do your best
follow expectations
for class as outlined
by the teacher
promote a positive
attitude towards
school by
supporting and
encouraging your
child‟s academic
progress and
social development
provide an
appropriate place
and time for work
and study at home
demonstrate an
active/ positive
interest in the
work your child
does at home and at
school
discuss daily events
at school with your
child, including
tests, projects,
assignments and
special events
read to your child
encourage daily
preparation for each
class
be aware of the
homework
expectations as set
by your child‟s
teacher
provide help to a
child doing
homework without
doing the work
yourself.
promptly contact the
teacher directly with
any concern.
supply the necessary
materials.
provide clear, concise
expectations.
encourage excellence.
assist students in
developing good study
and organizational
habits.
set reasonable
expectations for
completion of work.
promptly communicate
expectations and
concerns to parents.
When work is not
completed the
teacher may:
contact parents;
(b) set a parent/
teacher/ student
conference;
(c) curtail privileges
in order to make
time to complete
work;
(d) arrange to detain the
student during or
after the school day
to finish work.
Academic dishonesty
may result in a grade
of zero.
Failure to comply with
this expectation will
result in consequences
as outlined in the
Range of Consequences
pg. 5.
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EXPECTED
STUDENT BEHAVIOUR
REASONS FOR
EXPECTED BEHAVIOUR
STUDENT
RESPONSIBILITIES
PARENT
RESPONSIBILITIES
SCHOOL
RESPONSIBILITIES
RANGE OF
CONSEQUENCES
School Dress
Students:
are expected to
wear clothing
appropriate to the
season and the
activity
are expected to
be neat, clean and
modest in dress
are expected to
wear
appropriate
footwear at all
times
are expected to
dress according
to the school
Dress Code
Students should
wear
appropriate
seasonal
clothing to prevent
illness. Students
who become
sick miss school.
Absenteeism is
detrimental to your
education
dressing
appropriately
promotes a positive
learning
environment and
reflects attention to
the values
promoted by the
Catholic school.
In the event of a
fire drill or real
evacuation,
footwear is
essential to
safety
Wear proper
seasonal clothing to
school
Be responsible for
your clothing.
Retrieve your lost
articles from the
Lost and
Found box.
Dress in a neat,
clean and
appropriate manner
Provide proper
seasonal clothing
for your child.
Label your child‟s
clothing to
facilitate return of
lost items
Encourage your
child to care for
his/her
clothing
Support the school
in maintaining the
expected standard
of neatness,
cleanliness and
appropriate
student attire
Provide appropriate
role models of dress
Inform students of
proper seasonal dress
and school
standards of
neatness, cleanliness
and modesty
Be aware of and
enforce the
requirements of the
Risk Management
Policy and
Procedures
If the child
does not have
appropriate
clothing,
parents will be
informed
Students may
be excluded
from
activities for
which they are
not
appropriately
dressed
Failure to
comply with
this expectation
will result in
consequences
as outlined in
the Range of
Consequences
pg. 5.
DRESS CODE GUIDELINES
Clothing with inappropriate* logos, sayings and pictures is not acceptable at school.
Tank tops, halter-tops, cut off shorts and torn jeans are not to be worn to school.
No bare midriffs.
Physical education clothing should provide appropriate coverage for comfortable, modest safe
movement during activities. Clothing which is either too baggy or too tight is not recommended.
Shorts should cover to mid thigh when seated.
*Inappropriate refers to logos, sayings and pictures that address and/or display: sexual content,
substance abuse, violence, profanity or inappropriate references to religion nationality, race or gender.
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