Salmo Secondary Student/Parent Handbook 2019-2020

SalmoSecondaryStudent/Parent

Handbook2019-2020

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ContentsSSSPHILOSOPHYANDSUPPORTINGDOCUMENTATION....................................................................................2STUDENTCODEOFCONDUCT.............................................................................................................................6CONSEQUENCES&INTERVENTIONSFRAMEWORK............................................................................................7SSSACTIONS,RIGHTS&RESPONSIBILITIESFORALL...........................................................................................9COMMUNICATION............................................................................................................................................10

StaffContactList……………………………………………………………………………………………………...................................10Student–Parent–TeacherConnection..........................................................................................................11

DISTRICTCALENDAR..........................................................................................................................................12..........................................................................................................................................................................12FEES...................................................................................................................................................................13POLICIES&PROCEDURESFORSTUDENTS........................................................................................................13

Academics........................................................................................................................................................13Attendance......................................................................................................................................................16Bikes&Skateboards........................................................................................................................................17BusGuidelines.................................................................................................................................................18ChangingCourses............................................................................................................................................18Cheating&Plagiarism......................................................................................................................................18Dress................................................................................................................................................................18Extra-CurricularParticipation..........................................................................................................................18

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GuestsattheSchool........................................................................................................................................19HarassmentorBullyingofStudents................................................................................................................19HealthCareandStudentAccidentProcedures...............................................................................................19LockersandLocks............................................................................................................................................20LostandFound................................................................................................................................................20Scent&FragrancesPolicy................................................................................................................................20SmokingandVaporizing..................................................................................................................................20SubstanceUseandPossession........................................................................................................................21Snowballs.........................................................................................................................................................21StudentOpportunities.....................................................................................................................................21StudentParkingandTransportation...............................................................................................................22StudentsSuspendedfromSchool....................................................................................................................22TechnologyUse...............................................................................................................................................22TextbooksandLibraryBooks...........................................................................................................................24WeaponsandKnives.......................................................................................................................................24

PROGRAMMINGENHANCEMENTS...................................................................................................................25SAFETYANDEMERGENCYPLANS......................................................................................................................27STUDENTSERVICES...........................................................................................................................................27

SSSPROCESSFORDEALINGWITHREPORTSOFBULLYING–Version1.0........................................................28APPENDIXA.......................................................................................................................................................30

‘CelebratingLearningOutsideofSchool’form(Version1.0)..........................................................................30APPENDIXB.......................................................................................................................................................31

SalmoSecondarySchoolProcessforDealingwithReportsofBullyingForm.................................................31

SSS PHILOSOPHY AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

Salmo Secondary School V is ioning AtSalmoSecondary,wecelebratethedevelopmentandevolutionoflearningopportunitiesinpartnershipswithstudents,families,staff,andcommunity.Wecontinuetodeveloplearningexperiencesthatarerelevant,engaging,andrigorousandthathelpdevelopexcitementandempowermentforlife-longlearning.

Theintentofthishandbookistofacilitateapositivelearningenvironmentforall.Whileweplaceahighemphasisonclaritythroughthisdocument,wealsoknowthatstrongrelationshipsandconversationsareinstrumentalinsupportingoptimallearning.Pleasecontactourofficewithanyquestions,suggestionsorconcerns.

Werecognizeandcelebratethatlearningiseverywhereforallofus.CelebrationofLearningOutsideofSchoolform(AppendixA)weliketouseasaplatformtohelpusbettergettoknowourstudentsandtheirfamilies.Thiswillalsohelpuslearnmoreaboutpotentiallearningopportunitiesthatmatchstudents’interests,curiosities,andpassions.

Miss ion Westrivetodeveloplifelongpersonalexcellenceinstudentsbyempoweringandsupportingeachotherwithinanurturingcommunity.Weenvisionaneducationalsystemthatequipsallstudentswiththeintellectual,emotional,andsocialhabitsandskillstobecomepowerfulandinformedcitizenswhocontributeactivelytowardademocraticandequitablesociety.


Vis ion Weaimtofosterengaginglearningenvironmentsandasupportiveculturethatinspiresexcellenceinallofourstudents.

Student at the Center Webelievethatthecontentthatistaughtisasimportantastheprocessbywhichitistaughtandthecontextinwhichitistaught.Ifwewanttodevelopcriticallythinking,self-motivated,problem-solvingindividualswhoparticipateactivelyintheircommunities,wemusthaveaneducationalsystemandeducationalapproachesthatmodelandsupportthisforourstudents.

Human Values Thereismuchdebateaboutthepurposeofschoolandeducation.However,mostpeoplesupportthenotionthatlearningisaboutthedevelopmentofhumanvaluesthatarevalued,bothpersonallyandbyoursociety.Thesevaluesarethelensesthroughwhichallmeaningfullearninghappens.Incombination,thesevaluesprovidethegluethatholdstogetherskilldevelopment,competencydevelopment,andthepursuitofknowledge.AtSalmoSecondarySchool,weaimtonurturethefollowingcorevalues:Creative&CriticalThinking,Courage&Resiliency,Integrity&Empathy,andLocal&GlobalCitizenship.

Creative&CriticalThinking–Theabilitytomakedecisionsandtakeactionusingreliableinformation,knowledge,experience,understanding,commonsense,andinsight.Peoplewhousecreativeandcriticalthinkingcommittolearninghowtohaveintelligentconversationsandtousethatskillforfindingthetruth.Iftruthcannotbefound,theyseekforabetterunderstandingoftheproblemsathand.

Courage&Resiliency-Risingtochallengesandwelcomingnewopportunitieswithaspiritofanticipatedsuccess.Peoplewithcourage&resiliencyacceptnewchallengeswillinglyandwithaspiritofanticipatedsuccess.Theyenthusiasticallyencourageotherstodothesame.Theydefendtheirconvictionsvigorouslywithgoodargument,butareequallyreadytochangetheirmindwhengivenbetterargument.

Integrity&Empathy-Interactinginanhonest,transparentandjustmanner.Peopleofintegrity&empathyholdthemselvesaccountableforbothwhattheydoandwhattheyfailtodo.Theytreatthemselvesandotherswithrespect.

Local&GlobalCitizenship–Instillingasenseofcitizenshipandcivicengagementinstudentstoactinresponsetotheneedsoftheirlocalandglobalcommunity.Peoplewhoareresponsiblecitizensareinformedandinvolvedmembersintheirlocal,national,andglobalcommunities-withinthecontextoftheirdiverseruralenvironment.

Core Competencies ItisnotnewforcurriculuminBCtocontainreferencetocoreskillsandcompetencies.Whencompetenciesareemphasized,andwheninformedbyhumanvalues,interdisciplinarylearningbecomesmoreobviousandmorewelcoming,helpinglearnersoutoftheirsubject-basedsilos.Weknowthatlearningismorepowerfulwhenitcancrossintoothercontexts,andwealsoknowthattherealworld-especiallythepost20thcenturyworld-isnotdividedintodiscretesubjects.


FormoreinformationonthenewBCEdplanpleasevisit:

https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/

School Distr ict No. 8 Student Expectat ions Ourschooldistrict’sBoardofEducationrecognizesandpromotestheideathatlearningandsuccessarenoteasilydefinedandaremulti-dimensional.Withthisinmind,theyhavepublishedthefollowingframeworktoguideoursupportofstudentlearning.

Academic Success • Allstudentswillpossesstheknowledge,skillsandattitudesrequiredforacademicsuccess,andbe

effectivelypreparedforlife,workandfurtherlearning.• Alllearnerswillbechallengedaccordingtotheirindividualpotential.• Allstudentswilldevelopaconfidencetoadvocatefortheirpersonallearningneeds.

Creativ ity and Imagination • Eachstudentwillidentifyandactivelydevelopindividualgifts,talentsandinterestsinordertobe

activelyandmeaningfullyengagedinlearning.

Cit izenship • Eachstudentwillbearesponsiblecitizenbybeinganinformedandinvolvedmemberinhisorher

local,nationalandglobalcommunity—withinthecontextofourdiverseruralenvironment.

Resi l iency • Eachstudentwilllearnresponsibleandeffectivemeansofself-advocacy.• Eachstudentwillbeawareofchallengestoovercomeandopportunitiesforgrowth.• Eachstudentwillunderstandtheirownsocial,emotional,learningandmentalhealthchallenges,and

articulateameanstoseeksupporttomitigatethesechallenges.• Eachstudentwillhavetheopportunitytoidentifywithrolemodels,anddefinewhotheywantto

become.

Parent Involvement: School and/or Distr ict (PAC and DPAC) ParentAdvisoryCouncil(PAC)Areyouaparentwhoiswonderinghowtoplayamoreactiveroleattheschoollevel?TheSchoolActgivesparentstheright,throughPACs,toassumeanadvisoryroleineveryschool.PACistheofficiallyrecognizedcollectivevoiceofparentsoftheirschool.APAC,throughitselectedofficers,mayadvisetheschoolboard,theprincipalandstaffoftheschoolrespectinganymatterrelatingtotheschoolotherthanmattersassignedtotheSchoolPlanningCouncil(SPC).

PACsareforumswithineachschoolcommunitytodiscussmattersaffectingyourschoolandtheeducationofyourchildren.Parents’voicesareatremendousvaluetotheirschool.Theyofferawealthofideasandsupportinthechallengesthatfaceallpublicschools.PACsstrivetorepresentthediversitywithintheircommunitiesandcontributetothebenefitofallstudentsbyprovidingopportunitiestoeducateandinformparentsabouttheschool;involvingparentsinvolunteeractivities;andopenlydiscussingparents’concernsandaspirationsfortheirschools.IfyouareinterestedinbeingapartoftheSalmoSecondarySchoolPACorinobtainingmoreinformationpleasevisitPACweb-siteat:https://bccpac.bc.ca/DistrictParentAdvisoryCouncil(DPAC)


Areyouaparentwhoiswonderinghowtoplayamoreactiveroleatthedistrictlevel?DPACsarethelegislatedparentvoiceattheschooldistrictlevel,representingthecollectiveviewsofschoolParents’AdvisoryCouncils(PAC)inaschooldistrict.

DPACsadvisetheboardofeducationonanymatterrelatingtoeducationintheirschooldistrict.DPACsadvocateforparentalinvolvementintheeducationsystemandgiveinputintothedevelopmentofeducationpolicyandcurricula.ManyDPACrepresentativesholdseatsonschooldistrictcommitteessuchaspolicy,financeorbudgetandhealthylifestyles.

IfyouareinterestedinbeingapartoftheKootenayLakeSchoolDistrict(#8)DPACorinobtainingmoreinformationpleasevisit:http://dpacsd8.weebly.com/


STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT STUDENT&PARENTRIGHTSANDRESPONSIBILITIES,

DISCIPLINEPROCEDURESANDPRACTICES

APPLICATION SalmoSecondarySchool(SSS)andSchoolDistrict8’s(KootenayLake)codeofconductandrulesapplyatalltimeswhenstudentsareunderschoolsupervisionorattendingschoolfunctionswhetheronoroffschoolproperty,andwhetherinoroutofschooltime.Thisincludeslunchbreakandtravellingtoandfromschool,aswellasfieldtripswhereinappropriatebehaviorcanharmourschool’sreputation.

ThecodeofconductdescribesschoolexpectationsandacceptablestudentbehaviorasdirectedbytheSchoolAct85(2)(c)(i).ItisderivedfromtheMinistryofEducation’sgoalforHumanandSocialdevelopment,andisdesignedtopromoteasafe,caringandorderlyschoolforthepurposeoflearning.

SalmoSecondarySchoolsupportsthevaluesexpressedintheBCHumanRightsCoderespectingtherightsofallindividualsinaccordancewiththelaw–prohibitingdiscriminationbasedonrace,color,ancestry,placeoforigin,religion,maritalstatus,familystatus,physicalormentaldisability,sexorsexualorientation.

OUR BELIEF SYSTEM Webelievethatallmembersofourschoolhavetherighttolearn,besafeandrespected,andtobetreatedwithkindness.Ourdisciplinemodelisbasedaroundtherightsandresponsibilitiesofourstudents.

Our Motto: BeKind–BeSafe–BeRespectful–BeaLearner”

Applicat ion of the School Code of Conduct: Allofthefollowingexpectationsapplytobehaviorinallschoollearningspaces,duringschool-organizedorsponsoredactivities,aswellbeyondtheschoolandonlineifitimpactsthesafe,caringororderlyenvironmentoftheschooland/orstudentlearning.

Ris ing expectat ions: Asstudentsmovefromgradetogradeitisexpectedthattheyhaveincreasingpersonalresponsibilityandself-discipline.

Consequences & Interventions: • Schoolstaffwillconsidertheseverityandfrequencyofunacceptableconductofthestudentin

determiningdisciplinaryaction.• Consequences&interventionswillbeappliedinafairandconsistentmanner,respectingindividual

rights,responsibilities,age,maturity,andanyspecialconsiderationsthatapplytothestudentregardingspecialneedsifhe/sheisunabletocomplyduetohavinganintellectual,physical,sensory,emotionalorbehavioraldisability.

• Disciplinaryactionwillfocusoncorrectiveratherthanpunitivemeasuresandontheindividualtakingownershipofmistakes.

• Theschoolwilltreatseriouslyanybehaviororcommunicationthatdiscriminatesbasedonrace,color,ancestry,placeoforigin,religion,maritalstatus,familystatus,physicalormentaldisability,sexorsexualorientation(prohibitedgroundssetoutintheBCHumanRightsCode).

• Students,asoftenaspossible,areencouragedtoparticipateinthedevelopmentofmeaningfulconsequencesforviolationsoftheestablishedcodeofconduct.


Potentia l consequences & interventions include: • Conversationwithstudent• ClarityofCodeofConductandexpectationsforbehaviorthatiskind,safe,respectful,andsupports

learning• Supervisedtimeinordertofixmistake&/orgivebacktotheschool/community• Involvementoffamily(parent/guardian)• Student-involvedplantochangebehavior• Schoolorcommunitycounseling• Conflictresolutionmeetings• Student-parent/guardian-staffcontracttochangebehavior• Alternatesupervisedlearningspace• Partialdayschoolprogram

Suspension(asperSD8policy300-http://www.sd8.bc.ca/policy/300%20-%20Student%20Conduct%20Discipline%20-%20Apr%201%202014.pdf )

Notif icat ion: Schoolstaffmay,dependingontheseverityandfrequencyofunacceptableconduct:

• Havestudentsinformparents/guardiansdirectlyaboutinstancesofunacceptableconduct• Contactandinformparents/guardiansdirectlyaboutastudent’sunacceptableconduct• Informtheparents/guardiansofstudentswhohavebeenthevictimsofunacceptableconduct• Informschooldistrictofficialsasrequiredbydistrictpolicies• Informthepoliceorotheragenciesasrequiredbylaw• Informstaffandtheschoolcommunityasdeemedappropriatebytheschooland/ordistrict

administration

CONSEQUENCES & INTERVENTIONS FRAMEWORK 1. Consequences/Interventionsforbehaviorsthataredisruptivetoapositivelearningenvironment,

including,butnotlimitedto:• Lateness• Unexcusedabsence(skipping)• Teasing• Inappropriatedress• Profanity• Loudness/interruptions• Runninginhallways,pushing,throwingobjects• Littering• Inappropriateuseoftechnology


InitialBehavior DevelopingTrendofBehavior

BehaviorthatisnotbeingCorrected

• Conversationwithstudentandpotentiallywithparent/guardian

• ClarityofCodeofConductandexpectationsforbehaviorthatiskind,safe,respectful,andsupportslearning

Staffmember(s)involvedwillusepersonaldiscretionforwhentogetsupportfromadministration.

• Supervisedtimeinordertofixmistake&/orgivebacktotheschool/community

• Involvementoffamily(parent/guardian)

• Student-involvedplantochangebehavior

• Schoolorcommunitycounseling

• Conflictresolutionmeetings

Administrationwillbeinvolvedinallconsequences/interventionsatthislevel.

• Student-parent/guardian-staffcontracttochangebehavior

• Alternatesupervisedlearningspace

• Partialdayschoolprogram• Suspension

Administrationwillbeinvolvedinallconsequences/interventionsatthislevel.

2. Thefollowingwillinvolvetheadministrationimmediately.Thislistmaynotbeexhaustive.• Unexcusedabsence(skipping)• Cheating/plagiarizing• Substanceuse/possession/trafficking,includingtobacco,drugs,and/oralcohol• Defiance• Harassment/Bullying• Propertydamage/vandalism• Assault/threatsofabuse• Theft• Possessionofadangerousweaponorreplica

3. Consequences&interventionswillincludeacombinationofthefollowing.

• Conversationwithstudent• ClarityofCodeofConductandexpectationsforbehaviorthatiskind,safe,respectful,and

supportslearning• Supervisedtimeinordertofixmistake&/orgivebacktotheschool/community• Involvementoffamily(parent/guardian)• Student-involvedplantochangebehavior• Schoolorcommunitycounseling• Conflictresolutionmeetings• Student-parent/guardian-staffcontracttochangebehavior• Alternatesupervisedlearningspace• Partialdayschoolprogram• Suspension(asperSD8policy300-http://www.sd8.bc.ca/policy/300%20-

%20Student%20Conduct%20Discipline%20-%20Apr%201%202014.pdf )


SSS ACTIONS, R IGHTS & RESPONSIBIL IT IES FOR ALL

Actions EveryoneatSSSwill…

Rights Ihavetheright…

Responsibil i t ies Ihavetheresponsibility…

BeKind • toasafe,supportiveandpositiveschoolcommunity

• totreatotherswithrespectanddignityregardlessofgender,race,culture,orbeliefs

• todealwithconflictsacompassionateandnon-violentway

• togetsupportwhenIneedhelpwithaconflict

BeSafe • toasafe,cleanandhealthyphysicalenvironment

• toensurethattheschoolisfreefromlitter,theft,andvandalism

• toneitherbringnorusetobacco,drugs,oralcohol• tokeeptheschoolfreefromdangerousmaterials(realor

replicas)• tokeeptheschoolfreefromthreats,abuseandviolence

BeRespectful • toexpressmyselfappropriatelyandbelistenedto

• tocareformyselfandothers• totakeintoconsiderationtheopinionsofothers• tospeakrespectfullyatappropriatetimesandtolisten

tootherspolitely

BeaLearner • toaneducationandtolearn

• tomeetschoolandclassroomexpectations• tobeengagedinmylearningandtogivemybesteffort• tocooperatewithothers


COMMUNICATION Ourstaffiscommittedtoestablishingthemostpositivelearningenvironmentpossible.Goodcommunicationisamajorpartofthat.Ifyouhaveaprivatee-mailpleaseconsidersharingitwithus.

Staff Contact List

TEACHINGSTAffAnderson,Shelby [email protected],Lisa [email protected],Amy [email protected],Melissa [email protected],Tawny [email protected],Trestan [email protected],Sabina [email protected],Courtney [email protected]

SUPPORTSTAFFMobbs,Claire [email protected],Kalpana [email protected]

SECRETARYAbbyNobert [email protected]

ADMINISTRATIONDawnSnell,Principal [email protected],VicePrincipal [email protected]

Open Door Feelfreetoattendparentevenings,callus,orjustdropby.We’dlovetochatwithyou.


Student – Parent – Teacher Connection Successoccurswhenweworkasateam.

STUDENTS 1. PlantoSucceedSetrealisticandchallenginggoals.

2. WorkthePlanCommittocompletetheplan.

3. MakeTeacherContactRegularly,andinameaningfulmanner.

4. DoHomeworkNightlyTakeresponsibilitytocompletework.

PARENTS 1. CommunicateMaintainregularcontactwiththeschool.

2. CheckMonitorchildren’sprogress.

3. ExpectEffectivelycommunicatehighexpectations.

4. ConnectBecomeinvolvedinyourchildren’seducation.

5. EncourageCreateahomeenvironmentthatencourageslearning.

TEACHER/ADVISOR 1. Communicate2. Planandhelpstudentssetgoals3. Advocate4. Monitorprogressandattendance5. Beateammemberwithstudentsandparents


DISTRICT CALENDAR Updatestothiscalendarmaybefoundat:http://www.sd8.bc.ca/?p=1186


CLASS AND BELL TIMES 8:35–09:55 1stBlock09:55-10:05 Break10:10-11:30 2ndBlock11:35-12:10 Lunch12:10-1:30 3rdBlock1:35-2:55 4thBlock3:00 BusDeparture

FEES

GENERAL • AllStudents–Activities-$25.00• Grade12only–Graduationfee-$50.00

OPTIONAL • LockerCombinationlockdeposit-Refundedifmovingorgraduating-$5.00,additional$5.00forGym

Lockdepositaswell

ATHLETICS • CollectedbyCoach&AthleticDirector • Grades7to9-$30.00persport• Grades10to12-$50.00persport• Athleticfees-Uptoamaximumof$100peryearperfamily

IndividualclassesmayLevyanadditionalfeetoassistwithcosts.

ArrangementsareavailablethroughschoolAdministrationtowaivefeesorprovidealternativesforstudentsunabletomeetfeerequirements.Pleasecontactusatschoolwithanyquestionsorconcerns.

POLICIES & PROCEDURES FOR STUDENTS

Academics

AWARDS – END OF YEAR • ACADEMICEXCELLENCE

o AnySubjecto Mustbeenrolledinatleastthreeoffourclasseso OnlyA’so MusthaveonlyGoodorExcellentineffort

• HONORROLLo AnySubjecto Mustbeenrolledinatleastthreeoffourclasseso Minimumof1AandB’so MusthaveonlyGoodorExcellentineffort

Endofyearrecognitionmustbebasedonaleastsevencourses.


INCOMPLETE WORK ThestaffofSSSexpectsstudentstocompleteallassignedwork,includinghomework,ungradedpracticework,supplementaryworketc.Ifyouarefailingacourseorhaveanyincompleteworkyourteachermayissueyouan“I”.The“I”isalistingoftheincompleteworkthatneedstobecompleted.Studentswithan“I”areexpectedtodevelopasuitableplanforcompletingtheir"I".

All“I”workMUSTbecompletedbythedeadlineandthosewhofailtodosowillbereferredtoourSchool-Based-Teamforfurtherintervention.

WITHDRAWAL FROM A COURSE Coursechangesareroutinelypermitteduntiltheendofthesecondweekofeachsemester.Coursechangesandwithdrawalsmaybepermittedupuntiloneweekafterthefirstinterimreportofasemester,providedthatasuitablereplacementcourseisavailableandthestudenthasobtainedthepermissionofhisorherparent,thereceivingteacher,thecounselor,andanadministrator.Afterthistimewithdrawalswillnormallynotbepermitted.

GRADE APPEALS Studentsareentitledtoappealtheirmarks.Appealsbeginwiththeclassroomteacher.Studentsmayappealtheirfinalcoursemarktotheprincipaliftheyfeelthattherehasbeenanerrororinjustice.

GRADING • InGrades7-9,progressisinrelationtoexpectedlearningoutcomesandprogressinacourseis

reportedusingalettergrade.• InGrade10-12,progressisinrelationtoexpectedlearningoutcomesandprogressinacourseis

reportedusingapercentageandlettergrade.

MINISTRY APPROVED LETTER GRADES & DESCRIPTIONS Symbols% DescriptionA 86–100 ExcellentoroutstandingperformanceinrelationtothePrescribedLearning

Outcomes.B 73–85 VerygoodperformanceinrelationtothePrescribedLearningOutcomes.C+ 67–72 GoodperformanceinrelationtothePrescribedLearningOutcomes.C 60–66 Thestudentdemonstratessatisfactoryperformanceinrelationtoexpectedlearning

Outcomes.

C- 50–59 MinimallyacceptableperformanceinrelationtothePrescribedLearningOutcomes.I Incomplete Hasnotdemonstratedtheminimallyacceptableperformanceinrelationtothe

PrescribedLearningOutcomes.

F 0–49 FailedorFailing--HasnotdemonstratedtheminimallyacceptableperformanceinrelationtothePrescribedLearningOutcomes.

W Withdrawal Accordingtothepolicyoftheboardanduponrequestoftheparent,orwhenappropriateforthestudent,theAdministrativeOfficermaygrantpermissiontowithdrawfromacourseorsubject.

SG

SG*

StandingGranted

Althoughcompletionofnormalrequirementsisnotpossible,asufficientlevelofperformancehasbeenattainedtowarrant,consistentwiththebestinterestofthestudent,thegrantingofstandingforthecourse.


TS* TransferStanding

MaybegrantedbytheAdministrativeOfficeronthebasisofanexaminationofrecordsfromaninstitutionotherthanaschoolasdefinedintheSchoolAct. TheAdministrativeOfficermayassignalettergradeinstead.

RMRequirementsMet

ForusewithGraduationTransitionsonly.

WORK HABITS Withineachcourse,teacherassessesstudentworkhabitsinrelationtoResponsibility,Cooperation,andIndependence.

E-Excellent Responsible SeeksoutandInitiatespositiveandIndustriousworkethic meaningfulopportunitiesCompletesallworkontime KeenandenthusiasticlearnerClassLeader

G–Good Workstobestofability AllworkiscompletedontimeHighon-taskrateinclass TakesinitiativeCooperative Positiverolemodel

S-Satisfactory Mostworkiscompleted MeetsdeadlinesmostofthetimeInconsistenteffort

N–NeedsImprovement

Insufficientworkcompleted MakeslittleeffortWorksonlyunderdirectsupervision Oftenuncooperative

FINAL EXAMS (SCHOOL-BASED) Ascheduleoffinalexamsismadeavailabletoallstudentstwoweeksbeforetheendofasemester.Studentsmustwritetheirexamsonthescheduleddates.Ifastudentisexcusablyabsentonthedateofthescheduledexam,he/shemustnotifytheschoolpriortothescheduledwritingtimeoftheexam.Theschool,inconjunctionwiththestudent,willrescheduletheexam.(Note:Theschoolcannotrescheduleanyprovincialexams.)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Tomeetgraduationrequirements,studentsmustachieveaminimumof80coursecredits.ForfulldetailspleaseseetheBCMinistrywebsite:https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/graduation

ThesearetheminimumrequirementsforaSecondarySchoolGraduationDiploma.Manycourseshaveprerequisitesthatneedtobecompletedbeforethenextcoursecanbeattempted.Studentsplanningforpost-secondaryadmissionareadvisedtoseeouracademiccounsellortodetermineentrancerequirementsforspecificprogramsandinstitutions.

Grade 10-12 (80 Credits required for Graduation) • Minimumof52creditsintherequiredcoursesbelow:

Course GradeLevel CreditsLanguageArts 10 4SocialStudies 10 4Science 10 4Math 10 4PhysicalandHealth 10 4CareerLifeEducation 10 4


LanguageArts 11 4SocialStudies 11or12 4LanguageArts 12 4Science 11or12 4Math 11or12 4AppliedSkillsand/orFineArts

10,11or12 4

CareerLifeConnections 4• Minimumof28creditsinElectiveCourses.• Minimumof16creditsattheGrade12level(arequiredLanguageArts12,plus3othergrade12

courses).

1. Studentsmustcompleteaminimumof30hoursofworkexperienceorvolunteeringaspartoftheirCareerLifeConnections.

2. Studentsmustsuccessfullycompletethreegraduationassessments:• Grade10NumeracyAssessment• Grade10LiteracyAssessment• Grade12LiteracyAssessment

GRADE12GRADUATIONCEREMONIES

Grade12participationinthegraduationceremonyisdependenton:

• BeinginapositiontomeetallgraduationrequirementsbyJune1st.Refertothe“CoursePlanningWorksheet”,availablefromthecounsellorforthecoursesthatyouneedforgraduation.

• Notbeingundersuspensionorothercodeofconductsanction.

AWARDS DAY Theschoolholdsanannualawardsdayonthelastdayofschooltocelebrateachievementofstudent’spersonalgrowthinacademics,athletics,leadership,andcitizenship.Pleasecontactadministrationformoredetailsonthisevent.Staff,students,parents,andcommunityareinvitedtoattend.

Attendance Awell-plannedclassprovidesalearningopportunityforthestudentseveryday.Ifastudentisabsent,he/sheistheonewholosestheeducationalbenefitsofaclass.Often,itisimpossibletomakeupthe"missed"experience-atleastinitsentirety-andtogainfromthislearningexperiencetothesamedegreethatstudentswouldthroughgroupinvolvementinregularclasses.

EXPECTATIONS & PROTOCOLS 1. Itisexpectedthatstudentswillattendfullclasseseveryschoolday.Allteacherswilltakeattendance

andkeeparecordofabsencesandtardiness.2. Forsafetyreasons,itisimportantforustoknowwherestudentsareatalltimes.Itisthe

responsibilityoftheparent/guardianofanabsentstudenttocontacttheschoolforabsenceverificationforfullandpartialdays.

• Forgrades7-12students,ateacherorsecretarywillcontactaparent/guardianandinvolveadministrationintheeventofaconcernregardinganunexcusedabsence.Administrationwillalsobecomeinvolvedifthereisatrendinabsencesdevelopingforastudent.

• Forabsenceofthreeormoredays,aparent/guardianwillneedtocontacttheteacher,academiccounsellor,and/oradministrationtodevelopaplantosupportthestudentto


completemissedwork.Duringtheplanningforanabsence,parents/guardiansandstudentsshouldunderstandthatteacherslikelycannotpre-teachthelessons,norprovidemake-upassignmentstocoverallthelearningthatwillbemissed.

3. Teacherswill,withinreason,attempttoprovidemake-upworkforexcusedabsences.4. Studentswhoarrivelatetoschoolmustreporttothemainofficefora“lateadmitslip”.5. Studentswhoareexcusedtoleaveearlymustreporttotheofficetosignout,parentalpermissionis

required.6. Studentswhoareabsentfromanyoftheirscheduledclassesonthedayofaco-curricularorextra-

curricularactivity(eg:afieldtrip,asportspracticeorgame,etc.)inwhichtheyarescheduledtotakepartmaynotbeallowedtoparticipateinthatactivity.Exceptionsmaybemadeforexcusedabsencescommunicatedthroughtheoffice.

7. UnexcusedAbsence(Skipping)Anyabsencewithoutparentknowledgeand/orapprovalisconsideredtobeskippingandwillbebroughttotheattentionofadministration.Seetheframeworkonpages4(thispagemaychange)forconsequencesandinterventions.

8. Teacherswillindicatestudentexpectationsduringabsencesandforduedatesforwork.Theresponsibilityfortimelycompletionofallmake-uprequirementsrestswiththestudent,withfamilysupport.

9. Ifaschool-relatedactivityrequiresthatstudentsmissclasstime,studentsmustinformtheteachersoftheclassestheywillmissinadvance.

10. Teacherswillrecordstudentsarrivinglate.Administrationwillbenotifiedifastudentislatethreetimesandthiswillbeconsidereda‘trend’,aswrittenintheframework.

FAMILY HOLIDAYS Werespectfamilies’decisionstotakeholidaysthatsuittheirsituation.However,ifyoudodecidetogoonholidaysduringregularschooltime,weaskthatyouprovideasmuchnoticeaspossibletoeachteacher(anoteoremailtotheteachingstaffwouldbehelpful)andkeepinmindthatteachingstaffcannotalwaysanticipatewhatworkwillbemissed.Sometimes,workwillneedtobemadeupuponreturn.Itisthestudent’sresponsibilitytocatchuponmissinglearningactivities.

EARLY DISMISSAL FROM SCHOOL (SIGN OUT PROCEDURES FOR ALL GRADE LEVELS) Whenyouneedtoleaveearlyfollowthisprocedure:

• Bringanotefromyourparent/guardianindicatingpermissiontoleaveearly.• Showthenotetoyourclassroomteacher.• Bringthenotetotheofficetohaveyourabsenceexcused• Recordyourearlydepartureontheattendancesheet.

MEDICAL ROOM Studentswhobecomeillduringtheschooldayshouldsignoutandgohomeifparentalconsentcanbeobtained.Studentsaretoinformtheteachersofclassesthatwillbemissed.Ifparentscan’tbereached,juniorstudentswillbesignedintothemedicalroom.Seniorstudentsmaybedismissedatofficediscretion.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASS EXEMPTIONS IfyouarewellenoughtocometoschoolbuthavegoodreasonnottoparticipateinPE,anotefromaparentordoctorisrequiredforpresentationtoyourPEteacher.YouwillberequiredtoremaininthePEclassandmaybeaskedtoparticipateasmuchasyouareable.Youmayberequiredtomakeupthemissedtime.

Bikes & Skateboards • Bicyclesmustbeparkedintheracksprovided.Itisrecommendedthatstudentsbringandusebicycle

locks.Studentsmustwearhelmetstoandfromschoolandduringanybicyclingactivitiesorganized


bytheschool.Wewelcomestudent-organizedbicycledaysandwillsupportthesafeuseofsharedspaces.Thesedaysmustbeplannedwithstaffinadvance.Studentsarenottointerferewithothers’bikes,helmetsorotherequipment.

• Skateboardingonschoolpropertyduringschoolhoursisnotpermitted,exceptundersupervision,duringpre-arrangedtimesinidentifiedlocations.Helmetsmustbewornwhileskateboardingduringthesepre-arrangedtimes.Skateboardsarenottobetakentoclassrooms.Ifastudentdoesnotwanttostorehis/herskateboardinalocker,itcanbestoredeachdayintheoffice.Skateboardsonthebusmustbeenclosedinabag.

Bus Guidel ines Toensuresafety,studentswhotravelonschoolbusesareexpectedtoobeyallrules,whichwillbeexplainedbythebusdriver.Infractionsofbusrulesmayresultinthesuspensionofbusprivileges,and/orotherdisciplinaryactions.Wherestudentsarefoundresponsiblefordamagetobusses,theyand/ortheirparents/guardiansorguardians,willbeliableforthecostofrepairs.Theseguidelinesareforappropriatestudentconductwhileunderthejurisdictionoftheschool.Thisincludestravelingtoandfromschool,whileatschoolandwhileatanyschoolsponsoredfunctionwheneverandwhereverheld.Busesareequippedwithvideosurveillance.

Changing Courses TheschooltimetableispreparedonthebasisoflearningexperiencesthatarerequiredbytheBCMinistryofEducation,incombinationwithwhatstudentsselect.Generally,studentswillbeplacedintoclassesoftheirchoice.Thisisnotalwayspossibleand,insomecases,studentsmaybeplacedincoursesbythecounselortoensureafullprogram.Theprincipalhasfullauthorityintheplacementofstudentsandwillmakefinaldecisionsinthisregard.Whereitisapprovedbyteachersandthecounselor,andwherenumberspermit,studentsmaychangecourseswiththecounselor’sapprovalduringaperiodoftimethatwillbecommunicatedbytheprincipal.Afterthistimeperiod,thecounselorand/oradministrationwillmakedecisionsregardingpossiblechangesinanycourseorprogram.

Cheating & Plagiarism Plagiarism,inanyform,willnotbeaccepted.Anystudentinvolvedwithplagiarismwillbereferredtotheadministrationforfurtheraction.Forinformationaboutusingresourcesandreferencingsourcespleasecontactyourteacherorthelibrarian.

Dress Weunderstandthatstudentdressishighlypersonalandanimportantformofself-expressionandacontroversialinschools.Atthesametime,wearea7-12schoolandapublicspacewithexpectationsforhowwepresentourselves.

Studentdressneedstobesafeforeachlearningspaceandfreefromanyreferencetoalcohol,drugs,gangs,hate,obscenity,profanity,racism,discrimination,andsexualreferences.Studentswearingclothesthataredeemedbystafftobeinappropriateortoorevealingwillbereferredtoadministrationforarespectfulconversation.(TheschoolhasSSSsportswearforsuchoccasions.)

Forthesafetyofallstudents,studentsarerequiredtowearshoesorrubber-soledfootwearatalltimesbothinsidetheschoolandontheplayingfields.

Extra-Curricular Participation SSSvaluestheimportanceofextra-curricularactivitiesaspartofthelearningthathappensatschool.Participationinextracurricularactivitiesisencouragedforall.Participationisaprivilegeearnedthrough


demonstratingbehaviorsthatmeetschoolpoliciesandourCodeofConduct.Someactivitiesareplannedtoincludeonlythosewhohavemetspecificcriteria.

Studentsinvolvedinextra-curricularactivitiesareambassadorsfortheschoolandhavehighexpectationsplacedupontheirbehavior.

Districtpolicy430(http://www.sd8.bc.ca/Policy/430ExtraandCoCurricularActivities.pdf)outlinestheexpectationsforallinvolved.Anystudentinvolvedwithalcoholordrugswhileparticipatinginaschoolsponsoredactivitymaybeimmediatelyremovedfromallextra-curricularactivitiesduringthatseasonofplayandmaybeprohibitedfromfurtherextra-curricularactivitiesthroughouttheyear.

Beforeanyextra-curriculareventhappens,thelistofparticipantsintheactivitywillbecirculatedaheadoftimeforallteachers.Ateacherwithaconcernaboutanindividualstudent’sparticipationintheactivitywillflaganystudentonthatlistwhoisnotmeetingexpectations.Theconcernedstudentwillthenapproachthisteachertogivethemanopportunitytoresolvetheconcernbeforehe/sheispermittedtoparticipateintheactivity.

Astudent’sparticipationinanextra-curricularactivitycanbeappealedtoadministration.Thefinaldecisionwillbemadebytheprincipalordesignee.

Eachcoach/sponsorwillestablishteam/clubrulesincollaborationwithadministration.Team/clubruleswillbedistributedanddiscussedwithparents/guardiansandparticipantspriortothebeginningoftheactivity.Studentsareexpectedtocomplywithteam/clubrulesandmightforfeittheireligibilitythroughnoncompliance.

BoardPolicyprohibitstheuseofstudent-drivenvehiclesforschoolbasedactivities.Anyparent/guardian/communitymemberwhowishestodrivestudentsonaschoolbasedtripmusthaveacurrentdriver’sabstract,vehicleregistrationandinsurancepolicyonfileattheschool.Undernocircumstancesarestudentsabletotransportotherstudents.

Allstudentsarewelcometohelporganize,lead,andparticipateinintramurals,clubs,eveningactivitiesandareencouragedtospeakwithadministrationand/orasponsorteacherforsupport.

Guests at the School Parents/guardiansarewelcometovisittheschool.Pleasearrangewithindividualteachersforthebesttimetovisitaclass.Allguestsareexpectedtoregisterattheofficepriortoproceedingtootherareasoftheschool.Unregisteredguestswillbeaskedtoleavethebuilding.Studentguestsarepermittedonanoccasionalbasisaslongassuchvisitsdonotdisruptnormalschoolroutines.Aswithotherguests,studentguestsmustsigninattheoffice.Studentguestsarepermittedtoattendaclassonlywithpermissionfromadministration,andwitheachteacher'spermission.

Harassment or Bullying of Students ThestaffofSSSbelievethatstudents,whetheratschoolorparticipatinginaschool-sponsoredactivity,shouldbemadetofeelwelcomeandpositiveabouttheschoolanditsactivities.Harassmentandbullyingissueswillberespondedtoandwillbeaddressedthroughour‘ProcessforDealingwithReportsofBullying’.SeeAppendixB.

Health Care and Student Accident Procedures Exceptincasesofemergency,studentswhobecomeillorwhohavesufferedaminorinjuryatschoolwillbecaredforattheschool.Parents/guardianswillbecontactedwhentheillnessnecessitatesthestudentmissingclassorwhenmedicalattentionisrequired.Wherethereisanimmediateconcernforastudent'shealth,the


schoolwillsummonanambulanceortakethestudentimmediatelytothehospital.Inemergencycases,parents/guardianswillbecontactedwhilethestudentistransportedtothehospital.

Eachyear,studentswillbeaskedtoprovidetheofficewithupdatedhealthinformation,includingname(s)ofdoctor(s),dentist(s),andanyhealthconcerns(eg:allergies).Medicationsarenotadministeredtostudentsbyschoolstaff,unlessahealthprotocolhasbeenformalized.Membersofschoolathleticteamsareadvisedtohavearoutinemedicalexaminationatthestartofeachseason.Coachesoradministratorsmayrequirestudentstohaveamedicalexaminationpriortoparticipation.

‘KidsPlusAccidentInsurance’isavailableeachyearforpurchase.Seewww.kidsplus.caformoreinformation.

Lockers and Locks Alllockersshouldbekeptlockedatalltimes.Thepurposeis:

1. Topreventtheftfromlockers.2. Topreventabuseofandvandalismofthelockers.3. Tomaintainarespectablehallwayappearance.

Eachstudentwillbeheldresponsibleforthelockerassigned,andanydamageordefacementofthelockerwillberectifiedbythestudentconcerned.

Lockerswillbeassignedatthebeginningoftheschoolyear.Studentsmustuseonlythelockersassignedtothem.Locksmaybepurchasedattheofficefor$5.00.Eachstudentisresponsiblefortheconditionofbothitems.Itisessentialthatnovaluables,includingclothesorbooks,beleftinanunlockedlocker.Itemsthatareveryvaluable,includingmoney,shouldnotbekeptinlockersunderanycircumstances.Theofficewillassistyouinstoringitemsofthisnature,includingskateboards.

Alllockersarethepropertyoftheschool.Whereastudentissuspectedofkeepinginthelockeritems,articles,ormaterialscontrarytothosepermittedbytheschoolorbytheCriminalCodeofCanada,theadministrationretainstherighttosearchlockers.

Alllockersmustbeemptiedonthelastdayofthestudent'sfinalclass.Unclaimeditemswillbedonatedtocharityordiscarded.

Lost and Found Theschool’smain"Lost&Found"islocatedatthefrontentrancetotheschool.Studentsarecautionednottobringlargesumsofmoneyorvaluablestoschool.Theseitemscanbestored,ifnecessary,attheoffice.Studentsareresponsibleforthecareandsafetyofalltheirpersonalbelongings.Theschoolcannotacceptresponsibilityforlostorstolenarticles.Anyandallitemsremaininginthe"LostandFound"attheendofeachschoolyearwillbedonatedtoalocalcharityordiscarded.

Scent & Fragrances Pol icy TheSalmoSecondarySchoolCommunityincludesseveralstaffandstudentswhohaveseriousandinsomecaseslifethreateningallergiestoperfumes,colognesandotherscentedproducts.Allscentedpersonalproductsandallaerosolproductsarebannedunderthispolicy(thepropellantsusedinaerosolproductscanthemselvesbeallergens).Violationsofthispolicyarecoveredunderdisciplineproceduresandmayleadtosuspension.

Smoking and Vaporizing TheBoardofEducationofSchoolDistrictNo.8prohibitssmokingandtheuseofothertobaccoproductsandelectronicsmokingdevicesinalldistrictfacilities,groundsandvehicles.Therefore,smoking,ortheuseofany


othertobaccoproductsisprohibitedatSalmoSecondarySchool,anywhereinthebuildingorontheschoolgrounds.Studentscaughtsmokinginprohibitedareaswillbereferreddirectlytotheadministration.Violationsmaybereporteddirectlytothehomeandrepeatedoffencesmayresultinsuspensionfromschool.

Substance Use and Possession TheBoardofEducationdoesnotcondonestudentuseorpossessionofillegaldrugsoralcohol.TheBoardrecognizesthatdrugandalcoholabusebystudentswhileinattendanceatschooloraschoolsponsoredfunctionrequiresdisciplineaswellassupportandguidance.ThedetailsofPolicy311.1willbefollowed.(https://www.sd8.bc.ca/sites/default/files/AP%20311.1%20Illegal%20Use%20of%20Drugs%20and%20Alcohol.pdf)

Snowballs Wewelcomestudent-organizedsnoweventdaysandwillsupporttheseevents,providedsafetyprecautionsaredevelopedandfollowed.Thesedaysmustbeplannedwithstaffinadvance.Otherwise,thethrowingofsnowballsonschoolpropertyoradjacenttoschoolpropertyisprohibited.Thisincludestheparkingareas.

Student Opportunit ies Involvementcanmakeyourschoolyearsfarmorepleasantandenjoyable.Don’tholdback–getfullyinvolvedinschoollife!

CLUBS Nomatterwhatyourinterests,youmayfindaclubthatwillhelpyouenjoyschoolandlearnmore.Studentsmaystartclubsofinteresttothembyconvincingotherstudentstojoinandfindingateachersponsor.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ATHLETIC TEAMS Youareencouragedtoparticipateinteamsportstodevelopyourskillsand/orchallengeyourself.Typically,werunschoolteamsinvolleyball,cross-countryrunning,soccer,basketball,track&field&golf.

INTRAMURAL SPORTS Throughouttheyearthephysicaleducationdepartmentsponsorsnoon-hoursportsactivities.Thesemayincludeflagfootball,floorhockey,volleyball,badminton,basketballorsoccer.Listentoannouncementsandcheckoutthegymatlunch;weemphasizeparticipationandfun.

LEADERSHIP Leadershipinstudentsispromotedextensivelythroughouttheschool.AllGrade7-9students’takeastudentleadershipcoursewhileattendingtheschool.Seniorstudents(grades10-12)havetheopportunitytobeonstudentcouncil.Studentsinstudent’scouncilearngraduationcreditbyhelpingtoplanpositiveandspiritbuildingactivitiesfortheschool.

TUTORS Studentsmayneedextrahelpwiththeirschoolwork.Staffmaybeabletohelpstudentsfindapeertutorfromwithintheschooloratutorinthecommunitywhocanhelpthemwiththeirwork.Studentsinterestedintutoringareencouragedtotalkouracademiccounsellororwithadministration.Therearealsovariousonlinetoolsandservicesthatmayberecommendedtostudents.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES SSSstudentsarefortunatetoliveinaverygenerouscommunitythatprovidesgraduateswithbursariesandscholarships.Besuretoapplyforscholarshipsandbursariesinyourgrade12year!


SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM Ourschoolbreakfastprogramisopeneverydayat8:20andoffersahealthybreakfastoptionforallstudentsattendingtheschool.

Student Parking and Transportation Studentparkingisallowedcurrentlyintheparkingareasinthefrontandsidesoftheschool.Thismayneedtobere-visitedifthenumberofstudentdriversdrasticallyincreases.Studentswhodrivetoschoolareexpectedtoobeypostedspeedlimit,trafficlawsandregulationsstipulatedintheMotorVehiclesAct.Failuretodosomayresultinthelossofparkingprivileges,andreferraltolocalpolice.Theschoolisnotresponsiblefordamagetoortheftfromvehiclesparkedattheschool.

Students Suspended from School Theadministrativeofficersmaysuspendstudentsforuptofiveschooldaysforinfractionsoftheschoolrules.Studentsundersuspensionaredeniedtheprivilegeofattendingschoolandallschool-sponsoredfunctions,andarenottoappearontheschoolpropertyforthedurationofthesuspension.Aparental/guardianinterviewmayberequiredbeforethestudentisallowedbacktoschool.Astudentwhoisundersuspensionfromschoolorfromclassisresponsibleformaintainingregularclassworkinanup-to-datemanner.Astudentwhoissuspendedfromoneclassmustattendallotherclassesonhis/herschedule.

Technology Use Thetoolsavailabletodayempowerusalltobecomeglobalcreatorsofvalue,co-creatorsinrealtime,sharing,learningandgrowingfromandwitheachother–acrosstheagespectrumandacrosstheglobe.Ourdistrictiscurrentlyintheprocessofdevelopingpracticesandmodernizingequipmentinorderto“…usetechnologytocreatepowerfullearningexperiencesthatmeettheneedsofthisgenerationoflearners.”

Studentsareexpectedtofollowclassroomproceduresforuseoftechnologicaldevices.Anystudentnotrespectingtheseproceduresinanyclasswillbereferredtoadministration.

COMPUTER USE POLICY TheProvincialLearningNetwork(PLN)whichprovidesourInternetaccessrequiresthatstudentsandstaffabidebythefollowingpolicies:

• DonotaccessInternetRadioorVideostreamingservices• Donotplayon-linemulti-playergames.Donotdownloadmusicorvideofiles• Donotusefile-sharingprograms• Donotopenemailattachmentsbeforevirusscanningthem.

Thefollowingrulesapplytoallcomputeractivity:

• Keepyourpasswordprotectedanddonotallowotherstouseit.UsetheInternetinaresponsible,ethicalandappropriatemanner.Neveruseanyotherperson’saccounttoaccessthenetwork.

• Donotinstallanyprograms.• UseandtreatthecomputersatSSSresponsiblyandrespectfully.Closeallprogramsandperforma

propersoftwareShutdownofthecomputerwhenleavingit.• Ifyouagreetothesetermsyoumayusetheschoolcomputers,theInternetandthePLN.

AbusewillresultinadeactivationofyourIDandpassword.


LAPTOP MOBILE LAB POLICY

PURPOSE 1. Rulesthatmustbefollowedregardingstudentandstaffresponsibilitiesinuseoflaptops.2. LaptopPolicytobeusedinadditionto“AcceptableUsePolicy”.

LAPTOP LAB USAGE TheLaptoplabisamobilecomputerlabavailableforSchoolclassroomusage.Laptopsarenottobedistributedsingly.

Themobilelabwillbecheckedouttoaclassroomteacherasaunit.Theteacherwillhavetheresponsibilityforpickupandsafereturnofthemobilelabtoassignedschoolcomputerlab/teacher(Rm.123,TechTeacher)byendofsignouttime.

TheITdepartmentandclassroomteacherareresponsiblethatstudentsunderstandandfollowtherulesforlaptopuseintheclassroom.KeystolockcartwillbeheldbyITDept.

TEACHER’S ROLE 1. SignupisdoneontheCalendarattachedtothelaptopmobilecart.2. Teachersareresponsibleforthelaptopcart:movingthecart,lockingandunlockingthecart,

recharging,makingsurestudentsreplacelaptopsintothedesignatedslot,andmakingsurealllaptopsarereturnedtoRm.123andarelockedsafelyinthecartattheendoftheusage.

3. Eachclassroomwillusetheattachedsignoutsheetandprotocolfordistributionandcollectionofthelaptopstostudents.

4. Teachersneedtomonitorstudentuse:nodownloadingofgamesormusic.Non-educationalgamesareforbiddenonanylaptop.

5. Preparebackuplessonplanstouseifthecomputernetworkisdown.6. Teacherwillrecordanddescribeanylaptopstudentoffenseontheuserlicenseagreement,signand

datetheentry.AlloffensesshouldbereportedtotheITdepartment.

STUDENT’S ROLE 1. Studentsmusthaveanorientationsessionbeforebeingallowedtousethemobilelaptoplab.2. Studentswillbeassignedalaptopuserlicense.3. Studentswillnotswapcomputerwithanotherstudent.4. Studentsaretokeeppasswordsprivate.5. Thelaptopisforuseasatoolforlearningandmustbehandledwithcare.6. Studentuseoflaptopisaprivilege,notaright.Theprivilegecanberevoked.7. Infractionsforimproperuseofthelaptopcomputerwillberecordedontheuser’s

license.8. Laptopshistorywillbecheckedforunapprovedfiles.Wheninappropriatematerialis

foundcomputerprivilegewillbetakenaway.Thetimeframetobedeterminedbythetechnologycoordinator.

RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE AND ETHICAL USE AND CARE OF LAPTOPS 1. Follownormalschoolrules–norunning,fighting,pushing,shoving,etc.aroundany

computer.2. Nofoodordrinksnearthecomputersandmakesurehandsareclean.3. Carrywithtwohands.4. Setlaptopsflatonthedesk(notonpapersorothermaterials).5. Nopencils,pens,orfingersshouldtouchthescreen.6. Openandclosethecomputercarefully.


7. Followcorrectsoftwareshutdownprocedures.Donotusetheon/offbuttontoturnthecomputerorlaptopoff.

8. Typegentlyonthekeyboard9. SavetoyourU:(student)drive.Sometimescomputersrequiretimetodotheirjob,bepatient.10. Donotchangeanysettingsonthecomputeranduseonlytheapplications/programsassignedbyyour

teacher.11. Donotdownloadanythingwithoutyourteacher’spermission.12. Askpermissionbeforeprinting.13. Whenstoringlaptopsonacartmakesurethelaptopnumbermatchesthenumberonthecart’sslot

andtheelectricalportisonthebottomandfacingout.14. Staffonlywillmovethecartofmultiplelaptops.Studentsdonotmovethecarttoorfromthe

classroom.15. Studentsdonotconnectordisconnectthehuborpowersources.16. Donotinsertthingsintoopeningsofthelaptop.

STUDENT LAPTOP MOBILE LAB OFFENSES NOTE:4Offensesresultinthe“USERLICENSE”being“revoked”.

UserLicense“punched”forthefollowingMINORinfractions:

1. Touchingthelaptopscreenwithanybodypartoranythingattachedtoabodypart.2. Reachingoverand“driving’alaptopwhenitisnotyourturn.3. Hittinglaptopkeysunnecessarilyhard.4. Pickingalaptopupandmovingitaroundunnecessarily.5. Playingwiththescreen-(i.e.:tiltingitbackandforth,closingascreenhard).6. Attemptingtoremoveanypartofalaptop.7. Changinganyofthesettingsonalaptop(i.e.:screenwallpaperandetc.)ordownloadinganything

withoutteacherapproval.8. Havingfood/drink/pencils,etc.ondeskwhenusingalaptop.9. Lackofself-controlwhileusingalaptop.10. Turninglaptopoffwithoutproperlyshuttingdown.11. Printingwithoutselectingthecorrectprinter.

Generalmisuseoflaptopnotmentionedabove.

Textbooks and Library Books Wehaveaschool-basedbudgetthathastobemanagedcarefullyandsoneedeveryonetoberespectfulandcarefulwithourresources,includingtextbooksandlibrarybooks.Textbookswillbeissuedby,andarereturnedto,thelibrary,theclassroomteacherortheoffice.Booksthatarelostordamagedmustbepaidfor.Thecosttothestudentforalostordamagedtextbookorlibrarybookisitsreplacementvalue.

Weapons and Knives KootenayLakeSchoolDistrictiscommittedtocreatingandmaintainingschoolenvironmentsinwhichstudents,staff,parentsandothersfeelsafe.Schoolscannotignoreanythreatofviolence.SalmoSecondarySchoolwilladdressallthreatstoselfand/orothers.

Possessionof,oruseof,anyweaponorreplicaofaweaponbystudentsiscontrarytoBoardpolicyandisillegal.Violationsmayresultinsuspensionfromschool;themattermayalsobereferreddirectlytotheDistrictSuperintendentandRCMP.


Shouldastudentbefoundwithaweapon,administrationmayinitiateaDistrictlevelViolentThreat/RiskAssessment.Thiswillincludeamulti-disciplinaryteamwhowillinvestigatethethreat;ensureafullunderstandingofthecontextofthethreat;understandthefactorsofthethreatmakers’behavior;andbeproactiveindevelopinganinterventionplan.

FormoreinformationonStudentViolence/ThreatRiskAssessment,pleasevisittheSD8FairNoticeProcess:https://www.sd8.bc.ca/sites/default/files/SD8%20Fair%20Notice%20Brochure%202019.pdf

PROGRAMMING ENHANCEMENTS

TEACHER ADVISORY (TA) AtSalmoSecondarystudentsareassignedtoa“TeacherAdvisoryBlock”(TA).ThegoalsofTAaremulti-facetedandinclude:

• Maketheschoolmorepersonalandtohelpeachstudentbecomeanactiveparticipantintheschoolandthelearningprocess

• Allowstudentstodevelopacloserelationshipwithatleastoneadultwhowillcometoknowthemwellandwillactastheirmentororadvocate

• Monitorstudentachievement,attendanceandworkhabits• Assiststudentsindevelopingasenseofself-directionandinremainingfocusedonbeingsuccessfulin

school• Directstudentstomethodsofsolvingproblems,achievingsuccess,goalsetting,managingstress,

gainingknowledgeontheimportanceofhealthandnutritiontosuccessinschooletc…• Createbalancedgroupingsforschool-widespiritactivities.• Communicatewithparent,administrationandteachersregardingconcernswithstudents.

PleasefindanoutlineofTeacherAdvisoryRolesbelow.

EXPLORATORY BLOCKS ExploratoryblocksoccuronWednesdayafternoonsallyearlong.Multi-gradedgroupsofstudentsandteachersworkingtogetherinareasofsharedinterestisapowerfullearningexperience.

Eachyearstudentsandteachersalikewillbesurveyedabouttheirideasfor“highinterest”electives–andwewillseektoplacelikemindedteachersandstudentstogethertolearntogether.

Exploratoryoptionsmayinclude–computerprogramming,appcreation,internationalcooking,photography,metalart,outdooreducation,sustainableliving,60’s/70’srockandroll,creativewriting,drama,setdesignetc…StudentswillhavetheopportunitytoselecttwoExploratoryBlocks(onepersemester)duringthecourseoftheschoolyear.

STUDENT LED CONFERENCE TheMinistryofEducationismodifyingtheB.C.curriculuminresponsetochangingneedsofyoungpeopleandtheworldingeneral.Theworldthatstudentswillfacetodayismuchdifferentfromtheoneschoolpreparedmanyofusfor.Thejobmarketischanging;manyroutinejobsarenowperformedbytechnology.Challenges,environmentalandotherwise,requirecreativesolutionsnoonehasthoughtofyet.Alongwithlearningfoundationalknowledgeinavarietyofdisciplines,studentsalsoneedtodeveloptheabilitytothinkcreativelyandcritically.Theymustcommunicatewell,beconfidentinwhotheyare,andempatheticandunderstandingtowardsothers.Thesequalitiesarewhatwealsowantstudentstolearn,andthisiswhatthecompetenciesareabout.


Themainpurposeofstudent-ledconferencesaretocelebrateastudent’slearning,showgrowthovertime,andprovideparentswithabetterunderstandingoftheirchild’slearningprocess.Whenstudentsarewellpreparedoveranextendedperiodtotellthestoryoftheirownsuccess(orlackthereof),theyseemtoexperienceafundamentalshiftintheirinternalsenseofresponsibilityforthatsuccess.Theprideinaccomplishmentthatstudentsfeelwhentheyhavepositivestorytotellandtellitwellcanbeimmenselymotivational.Thesenseofpersonalresponsibilitythattheyfeelwhenanticipatingwhatitwillbeliketofacethemusicofhavingtotelltheirstoryoflearningcanalsodrivethemtoproductivework.

Togetstudentsthinkingaboutcompetencies,studentsareresponsibleforcontinuallyreflectingonthemostimpactfulthingstheyhavelearnedthroughouttheyear.Eachstudentchosesthelearningexperiencesoractivitiesmostmeaningfultothemandexamineshowtheyhaveusedthelearningcompetencies.Havingthestudentsdothereflectingthemselves,ratherthanussimplyexplainingittothem,ensuresadeeperunderstandingandretentionofwhattheyarelearning.

Teachersstillassess,collectingmarks,andgivingfeedbackasusual.StudentsreceiveformalreportcardsinNovember,FebruaryandJune.Thestudent-ledconferenceisasupplementalmethodofreportingwhichallowstheparenttogetdeeperfeedbackthanyoumightatthediningroomtable.Youwillseetheirbestpiecesoflearning,andhearthemexplaininghowtheyaregrowingaspeople.

TEACHER ADVISORY ROLE (TA) 1. Communication • DevelopsoundassessmentofstudentgrowthinTA

• Setthetonefortheday• Communicatewithparent,administrationandteachersregarding

concernswithstudents• Conveyspecialconcernsthatcomeup:safetyandemergency

procedures• Arrangeindividualconferencewithstudentsandparents• PromoteasenseofcommunitywithinTA

2. PlanningandGoalSetting

• Assistinsettingdaily,weekly,andmonthlygoals• Teachgoalsetting

3. Advocate • Respondtoteacherandstudentrequests• Attendadministrativemeetings• Accompanystudentstomakeandrenewteachercontact• Workwithparents

4. MonitorProgressandAttendance

• Completepreliminarygradchecks• Consultwithstudent,parent,teacherandcounsellorregarding

proposedcoursechanges

5. MemberofTeam(Student/Parent/TeacherAdvisor)

• Initiatehomecontactthroughplanner/email/phone• Monitorandpromotewellness• Communicatewithparentsasnecessary• Haveparents acknowledge TA updates and reports ondesignated

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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PLANS

ALLERGIES AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE Manystudentsandstaffsufferfromarangeofseriousallergiesandmedicalconcerns.Itisessentialthatstudentswithmedicalconditionsthatcouldrequiretreatmentatschoolprovideup-to-dateinformationtotheschool.Seetheofficestaffforamedicalinformationform.

SUDDEN ILLNESS WHILE AT SCHOOL Studentswhoareillareexpectedtoreporttothemainoffice.Theywillbedirectedfromthereandparentswillbeinformedifnecessary.

EARTHQUAKES Ifanearthquakeoccurs,itisimportantthatyoudroptothefloor,takecoverundersomethingsolid(likeyourdesk)andtakeholdofyourcover(sothatitisnotshakenawayfromyou).

FIRE DRILLS Whenthefirealarmrings,everyonemustevacuatethebuildingsafelyandquickly.Attendanceistakenoutside,andteacherssendalistofmissingstudentstothesecretaryatthefrontofthebuilding.

Studentsonastudyblockwhenafirealarmringsreportdirectlytothesecretaryatthefrontofthebuilding.Ifafirealarmringsoutsideofclasstime,(lunch,break,beforeorafterschool)reporttoyourteacher.

LOCKDOWN Lockdownprotectsstaffandstudentsfromathreatinsidethebuildingwhenitmaybemoredangeroustoevacuatethantostayinasecuredroom.Duringalockdown,youmuststayin(orreturnimmediatelyto)yourroom.Thedoorwillbelockedandnoonewillbeletinuntilan“allclear”notificationbytheRCMP.Stayawayfromwindowsanddoorsinlockdown.

ROOM CLEAR Ifschoolstaffneedyoutoleaveanarea(classroom,gym,etc.)anorderforroomclearwillbegiven.Ifthisoccurs,leavetheroomwithoutdelay.

STUDENT SERVICES

COUNSELLING SERVICES • Academiccounsellingisavailableforelementaryandsecondarystudents.Theacademiccounsellor

assistsstudentsinplanningtheirprograms,workingonportfolios,discussingpost-secondaryeducation,planningforscholarships,anddevelopinggoodwork/studyhabits.

• Social-emotionalcounsellingisalsoavailableforstudentstosupportthemwithpersonalconcerns.• Thecounsellorscanalsohelpstudentsmakecontactwithcommunityagenciesthatcanprovide

supportandwhoalsoofferworkshopstosupportthehealthydevelopmentofourchildrenandyouth.• Ourcounsellorsareavailableduringtheschooldayandbyappointment.• Outsidecounsellingservicesareprovidedandincludearttherapy,privatecounsellingsessions,group

counselling,andSOGIsupportgroups.


SSSPROCESSFORDEALINGWITHREPORTSOFBULLYING–Version1.0

1. Principal/Vice-Principalwillmeetwithstudent(s)withpotentialbullyingbehaviorsandvictim(s)to:a. IdentifywhereonthePeerConflict–MeanBehavior–BullyingBehaviorcontinuumthe

behavioriscurrentlyandhistoricallyat;b. Specifywhichoftype(s)ofbullyingarepotentialinvolved(physical,verbal,social,emotional,

relational,andcyber)c. Reviewourschool’sCodeofConduct;andd. Understandthedetailsinvolvedinthecurrentchallengingrelationship.

2. Fromconversationabove,Principal/Vice-Principalwilldeterminewhoelseneedstobeinvolvedina

conversationtogathermoreinformation.Thiscouldincludeotherstudents,staff,parents,andcommunitymembers.

3. Principal/Vice-PrincipalwilldevelopanActionPlanforeachstudent,accordingtothetemplateattached.Eachstudentwillbeinvolvedindevelopinghis/herplanandwillmeetregularlywiththePrincipal/Vice-Principalforfollowup.‘SchoolBasedTeam’and‘ChildandYouthCare’meetingstakeplaceregularlyandwilladdressSchoolClimate,includingfollowingupondetailsofstudentactionplans.Knowingthateachstudenthasadifferenthistorywithadiversityofneedsandchallenges,specificdetailsofeachActionPlancouldinclude:

a. Increaseddirectsupervisionb. Referraltocounsellingc. Referraltosocialskillsgroupswithcounsellorsd. OngoingconversationswithPrincipal/Vice-Principale. Ongoingconversationswithparentsf. Conflictresolutionsessionsg. Studentmissingactivitieswherethereisasafetyconcern

ACTIONS IN OUR SCHOOL TO ADDRESS BUILDING A POSITIVE SCHOOL CULTURE AND POTENTIAL BULLYING BEHAVIORS:

• OngoingdevelopmentofaNaturallyOpenSystem,whereinformationaboutbehaviorsflowstothePrincipal/Vice-Principalfromstudents,staff,parents,andcommunitymembers;

• Ongoingrelationshipbuildingamongstudentsandadultssothateachstudenthasatleastonesignificantandtrustedadulthe/shecangotoforhelp;

• Buildingself-efficacyandsocialskillsthroughHealthandCareerEducationprogrammingand• Individual/GroupCounselling;• Dailyandongoinggroupsharingsessionsinelementaryclasseswithafocusondevelopingempathy

andself-regulation;• Implementationofprogramsthatsupportsocial-emotionaldevelopment,suchasZonesofRegulation,

Mindfulness,MindUPtheFriendsprogram• OngoingSchool-BasedTeammeetingsfor/withspecificstudents;• OngoingChildandYouthCaremeetingsinvolvingcommunitysupportorganizations;• IndividualEducationPlanmeetingsfor/withspecificstudents;• Ongoingmeetingsamongststaffinrelationtochallengingbehaviors;• Ongoingdevelopmentoflearningexperiencesthatengagelearners,buildonstrengths,foster

curiosity,andchallengeourstudenttogrow.


PEER CONFLICT – MEAN BEHAVIOR – BULLYING BEHAVIOR CONTINUUM – VERSION 1.0

PeerConflict MeanBehavior BullyingBehaviorIfit’speerconflictyouwillbeawarethatthesechildren:• Usually

choosetoplayorhangouttogether;

• Haveequalpower(similarage,size,socialstatus,etc.);

• Areequallyupset;

• Arebothinterestedintheoutcome;and

• Willbeabletoworkthingsoutwithadulthelp(aftercalmingdown

Ifitismeanbehavior,usually:• It isnotplanned

andseemstohappenspontaneouslyorbychance;

• Itmaybeaimedatanychildnearby;

• The child beingmean may feelbadly when anadult pointsout the harmthey’vecaused.

Bullyinghasthreekeyfeatures–allthreemustbepresentforthesituationtobeconsideredbullying:• Powerimbalance–Onechildclearlyhaspoweroverthe

other(s),whichmaybeduetoage,size,socialstatus,andsoon.

• Intentiontoharm–Thepurposeofthebullyingbehavioristoharmorhurtother(s)–it’sintendedtobemeanandisclearlynotaccidental.

• Repeatedovertime–Bullyingbehaviorcontinuesovertime,andgetsworsewithrepetition. Thereisarealorimpliedthreatthatthebehaviorwillnotstop,andinfactwillbecomeevenmoreserious.

Theeffectonthechildwhoisbulliedisincreasedfear,apprehension,anddistress. Oftenbythetimeadultsfindoutaboutwhatishappening,thechildhastriedmanywaystostopthebullyingbutcannotdosoonhis/herown.

Adultsmustaddressthebullyingbehaviorandensurethesafetyofthestudentwhohasbeentargeted.Theyalsoneedtoreassurethechildrenwhomayhavewitnessedthebehaviorthattheadultsaretakingcareofit.

Whenschoolsrespondtobullying,staffwillalsohelpthechildwhohasbeenbullyingotherstotakeresponsibilityfortheiractions,andchangetheirbehavior. Theywillmonitorthesituationtoensurethebullyingstops,andwillsupportthechildwhohasbeenbulliedtoregainconfidenceandasenseofsafety.

Staffmayfollowupwiththestudentswhoobservedthebehaviortohelpthemlearnwhattodowhentheyseebullying.

The“conflictresolution”styleofbringingthechildrentogetherisnotrecommendedinbullyingsituations,untilconsiderabletimehasgonebyandallchildrenarefeelingsafeenoughtotalkaboutwhathappenedsothatrelationshipscanbehealed.


APPENDIX A

‘Celebrating Learning Outside of School’ form (Version 1.0) Werecognizeandcelebratethatlearningiseverywhereforallofus.We’dliketostarttousethisformasaplatformtohelpusbettergettoknowourstudentsandtheirfamilies.Thiswillalsohelpuslearnmoreaboutpotentiallearningopportunitiesthatmatchstudents’interests,curiosities,andpassions.

WhatI’mlearningoutsideofschool:

HowIstartedlearningaboutthis:

Theotherpeoplewhoareinvolvedinmylearning(My‘LearningNetwork’):

OtherresourcesIuseinmylearningotherthanpeople:

WhenandhowoftenIparticipateinthislearning:


APPENDIX B

Salmo Secondary School Process for Deal ing with Reports of Bul lying Form

ActionPlanfor:______________________________________________________

DescriptionofsituationDeterminationofwherethissituationcurrentlyfitsonthePeerConflict–MeanBehavior–BullyingBehaviorcontinuum(seeattacheddocumentfordetails)andwhichpotentialtype(s)ofbullyingmaybeinvolved


Actionsstudentintendstotaketohelpfixthissituation

Actionsstudentwouldlikeotherstotaketohelpfixthissituation

Descriptionofhowthissituationhaschangessincelastcheck-in


Documents

Salmo Secondary Student/Parent Handbook 2019-2020