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Mr. Nick Pascuzzi, Principal / Mr. David Dunkin, Vice-Principal Website: http://sd48howesound.org Email: hss@sd48.bc.ca

Updated: Aug. 20, 2015 Volume 22 Issue 1

Aug. 24 Online Booking Opens for Counsellor Appts. Aug. 31 - Sep. 4 Counselling Appts. Sept. 8 School Opens Sept. 15 New Parent Night & PAC Mtg Sept. 18 Photo Day Oct. 8 6:30 pm - Gr. 11/12 Grad Transition Parent/Student Mtg.

Oct. 8 7:00 pm—Dry Grad Parent Mtg. Oct.12 Thanksgiving Day NO SCHOOL Oct. 13 PAC Mtg. 7 pm Oct. 16 S1 Interim Report Mailed Oct. 19 - 22 Grad Photos Oct. 23 Pro D—NO School Oct. 28 Music Concert Oct. 29 Photo Retakes Nov. 6 PRO D - NO School Nov. 10 PAC Mtg. 7 pm Nov. 11 Remembrance Day Stat NO School Nov. 12 Early Dismissal Parent Teacher Interviews & Report Card Pick Up Dec. 8 PAC Mtg. 7 pm Dec. 9 Winter Gala Music Concert Dec. 18 Last Day of Classes before Winter Break Dec. 21 - Jan. 3 Winter Break Jan. 4 School Re-Opens

Dear Parents & Guardians, Welcome to Howe Sound Second-ary for the 2015-16 school year! I am very pleased to be starting my first year as principal of Howe Sound Secondary. I feel privileged to be transitioning to HSS with the Grade 10's from Don Ross Second-ary and look forward to re-connecting with our Grade 11 and 12 students whom I already know from my years at DRSS. There will be a myriad of tasks and responsibilities that I will need to attend to as I enter this new posi-tion, but two are foremost in my mind. The first is getting to know all of the students new to HSS includ-ing our international students and making them feel a part of our school community. My other priority will be to familiarize myself of the various programs offered here at Howe Sound Secondary. I had the opportunity to meet with the majority of staff on an individual and group basis in June and was impressed by the number of pro-grams offered at HSS in order to meet the many interests of the stu-dents whether they be academic,

vocational or a combination of both. The staff also gave me a good sense of what is working and what needs to be improved upon as we enter the 2015-16 school year, and I am looking forward to working collaboratively with staff to build upon the programs and structures already in place. Please drop into our school for a tour of our facility if you are in the vicinity, and feel free to call me at any time if you have questions or concerns. Success in school hap-pens when the school, the student and the parents work collectively together. You also are most wel-come to attend our monthly PAC meetings, the first of which is scheduled for Sept. 15th at 7:00pm. Please note that we are also hosting an evening for par-ents new to HSS on the same date. I look forward to September, and I trust students, staff and parents are ready for the challenges and opportunities that will unfold in the new year. Regards, Nick Pascuzzi Principal

38430 Buckley Avenue P.O. Box 99 Squamish, BC V8B 0A1 604 892-5261 tel / 604 892-5618 fax Staff Email Address: 1st Letter of their first name AND full last name@sd48.bc.ca

HOW TO BOOK COUNSELLOR APPTS.

August 24th Starting at 9 AM

Online booking begins http://hss.schoolappointments.com

See Page 6 for Detailed Information

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New Parent Meeting Tuesday September 15 - 6pm

Grade 10 parents as well as parents of any new Grade 11 or 12 students are invited to hear from Administration and Counsellors about what to expect from the coming year at HSS. This meeting is highly informational and will allow time to answer any questions parents may have.

Parents are now able to Pay Fees (student fees,

commencement, Field Trips etc.)

ONLINE at http://hss.payschoolfees.net/

In order to use this feature the school must have your email address on file.

Collection of fees at the school office

will be done during the first week. Schedule TBA.

$25.00 for Student Fees

Grade 12’s:

Commencement Fees - TBA

Please note: 1) All Grades will be commencing our first day at the usual 8:58 am start time. 2) Students are to report to the C Block class listed on their individual course schedule. 3) The schedule for the day will be: C Block - 8:58a - 9:58a D Block - 10:03a - 11:20a A Block - 12:05p - 1:05p B Block - 1:10p - 2:10p 4) School will be dismissed one hour early at 2:10 pm on this day, and bus-es will be departing HSS at 2:15 p.m. to transport students home.

School Bus Schedule Please see pages 7—10 of this news-letter for a complete list of times and locations for morning pick up and after-noon drop off. The school bus sched-ule can also be viewed on line on our school website at: www.sd48howesound.org as well as our district website at: www.sd48seatosky.org

Parent Advisory Council

The first PAC meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 15 at 7:00 pm at HSS.

Subsequent meetings will be on the second Tues-day of each month at 7:00 pm.

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NEW Block

Pattern Fridays

Daily Schedule 2015-16

Monday—Friday Bell Schedule

Warning Bell 8:53

1

st Class 8:58 – 10:13

Class Change 10:13 – 10:20 2

nd Class 10:20 - 11:55

(includes REBEL) LUNCH 11:55 – 12:40 Warning Bell 12:37

3

rd Class 12:40 - 1:53

Class Change 1:53 - 2:00 4

th Class 2:00 - 3:15

During breaks, students are expected to re-main on campus due to short transition times as there is not enough time to get coffee off campus.

Please note that school ends at 3:15 pm and students should not plan on being able to start employment before this time.

Early Dismissal & Parent Teacher Interviews

There will be two parent-teacher interviews this year from 5:00—8:00 PM November 12 Thursday April 25 Monday Note: School will close one hour early on the above dates to permit the teachers time to prepare for the meetings.

Code of Conduct Last year a joint student/staff initiative was undertaken to review our HSS Code of Conduct. This review resulted in our school adopting a revised Code of Conduct for our student body. The updated version has been posted on our school website and is also included in our student agenda handbook which is distributed to each student in our school. To view our HSS Code of conduct please visit our school website at www.sd48howesound.org

School Photos

School Photo day will be on Friday, Sept. 18th. Students will bring home an information package prior to this date. Please do your best to ensure at-tendance on this day.

Basic school supplies for year startup include: paper, pens, pencils, binders, and a scientific calculator. Other items may be requested by individual teachers. Students tak-ing PE are required to wear a t-shirt which covers the shoulder and shorts that reach at least mid-thigh. Proper athletic footwear is re-quired for gym floor.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Student Agenda Books All students will receive a student agenda hand-book. This book contains the school calendar, school policies, the newly revised student code of conduct and space to keep track of homework as-signments. Many teachers require their use for reg-ular classes. We strongly recommend that students use this book and that parents monitor its use.

MON TUES WED THURS FRI

Period 1 A C B D A

Period 2 B D A C B

LUNCH

Period 3 C A D B C/D

Period 4 D B C A D/C

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GUIDELINES FOR COURSE CHANGES Students may discuss course changes with their counsellor within the first two weeks of each semester. If a Grade 12 student wishes to drop a course after the second week, the following procedure will be required: The parent(s) should be advised and be in agreement with their child's wish to drop a course. The student should then discuss dropping the course with the teacher instructing the course. Instances in which a request to drop a course is brought forward well into the semester, the student must meet with the Prin-cipal to have his/her request approved. Students in grades 10 - 11 will NOT be permitted to drop courses. Grade 12 students granted permission to withdraw from a course, will not be allowed to have a study block in place of the dropped course. Rather they will be required to take an on line course through Distance Learning. Grade 12 students should be aware that to be eligible for Honour Roll they must have a minimum of 6 different courses from HSS. To be eligible for Passport to Education Grade 12’s must have a minimum of 5 different courses from HSS and/or Dis-tance Learning.

ATTENDANCE ON QUIZ, EXAM, OR TEST DAYS It is expected that all students will be present for any quizzes, exams, or tests. However, if a student is unable to attend, a note or phone call from the student's parent/guardian must be received on the day of the test/quiz/exam and deemed valid by the teacher. In this instance a make-up test/quiz/exam may be allowed and the student should be prepared to write the test /quiz/exam upon their return to school at a time that is convenient to the teacher. If a student knows he/she is going to be away on the day of a test/quiz/exam for legitimate reasons, he/she should make ar-rangements to write the test/quiz exam ahead of time or at a time selected by the teacher. If students do not meet these conditions, they may receive a zero on the test.

ATTENDANCE POLICY At Howe Sound Secondary, we believe that regular attendance and punctuality is fundamentally important. To increase the probability that students will succeed, we expect our students to abide by the following: * attend 100% of the time except for illness or emergency. An absence can only be excused by a parent or guardian. * arrive at classes on-time, prepared to learn. Students should not request permission to leave classes except for illness, or in an emergency situation. Where possible, appointments should be scheduled outside of school hours. * remain in their classes for the first 15 minutes and last 15 minutes of each block. * have parents/guardians inform the school in advance by telephone, 604-892-5261, or in writing, when late, or when absent. * discuss any absence with teachers. Missed work and assignments are the responsibility of the student. Make-up opportunities may be provided at the teacher’s discretion. It is the responsibility of the student to make arrangements with their teachers for missed time and/or work. * sign out at the office if required to leave during the school day. We expect the parent/guardian’s written permission for early dismissal. In cases where written permission is not provided the office staff will phone to obtain verbal permission from the parent/guardian. Please note that if lates and absences become habitual, a parent/guardian will be notified in writing. Should this pattern con-tinue, a meeting involving the student, parents and school administration may be arranged to address the matter. During breaks, students are expected to remain on campus due to short transition times, as there is not enough time to get coffee off campus. During Instructional time, students are expected to be engaged in learning in their classes. Students are not permitted to loiter in the MPR or in the hallways.

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MEDICAL INFORMATION In order to ensure the safety of your child please advise us of any life threatening condition. If your child is anaphylactic or diabetic please notify us by Friday, August 28th AND drop off updated medication to the school office before start of this school year. Please ensure this is clearly la-belled with your child’s name on it. Thank you for helping us to ensure the safety of your child in the upcom-ing school year.

Mr. Nick Pascuzzi, Principal

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LOCAL RESIDENT STUDENTS

Look for schedule titled: “August Counsellor Appointments - LR Students”

Aug. 31 10 am - 3 pm Sept. 1, 2 9 am - 3 pm

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ONLY

Look for schedule titled: “August Counsellor Appointments - Intn Students Only”

Sept. 3, 4 12:00 Noon - 3 pm

COUNSELLOR ASSIGNMENTS For ALL Students

A—L Ms. G. McCormick M—Z Mrs. C. Cunneyworth

HOW TO BOOK COUNSELLOR APPTS. August 24th Starting at 9 AM

Online booking begins. http://hss.schoolappointments.com

You will find the system very easy to use and it will take only a few minutes to setup your account, your Student (s) and your appointment (s).

TO REGISTER FOR AN ACCOUNT, click "REGISTER" tab.

Select the appropriate Schedule. OR Call the School at 604 892-5261 after August 20th.

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SQUAMISH AREA BUS ROUTES 2015/2016

Bus Route No. 1(a)

Leave Arrive

Downtown & Garibaldi Highlands to Don Ross Secondary Shoppers Drug Mart Perth Dr. & The Boulevard Don Ross Secondary

7:58 a.m. 8:05 a.m. 8:18 a.m.

Bus Route No. 1(b)

Leave Arrive

Garibaldi Highlands to Howe Sound Secondary Perth Dr. & The Boulevard Highlands Way North at Catholic Church Howe Sound Secondary

8:30 a.m. 8:33 a.m. 8:42 a.m.

Bus Route No. 2(a)

Leave Arrive

Garibaldi Highlands to Don Ross Secondary Highlands Way North at Catholic Church Portree Way Don Ross Secondary

8:05 a.m. 8:07 a.m. 8:17 a.m.

Bus Route No. 2 (b)

Leave Arrive

Garibaldi Estates to Howe Sound Secondary Garibaldi Way & Tantalus Rd. Diamond Rd. & Diamondhead Rd. Diamond Rd. & Garibaldi Way Garibaldi Way & Mamquam Rd. Howe Sound Secondary

8:30 a.m. 8:32 a.m. 8:33 a.m. 8:34 a.m. 8:40 a.m.

Bus Route # 3(a)

Leave Arrive

Britannia Beach & Lower Valleycliffe to Don Ross Secondary The Beach (Mining Museum) Level Two Level Three Klahanie Guilford Dr. & Cedar Dr. Guilford Dr. & PineDr. Maple Dr. & Westway Ave. Clark Dr. & Behrner Dr. Don Ross Secondary

7:39 a.m. 7:40 a.m. 7:42 a.m. 7:52 a.m. 7:59 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:01 a.m. 8:06 a.m. 8:20 a.m.

Bus Route # 3(b)

Leave Arrive

Garibaldi Highlands to Howe Sound Secondary Portree Way The Boulevard & Highlands Way North Howe Sound Secondary

8:32 a.m. 8:35 a.m. 8:45 a.m.

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Bus Route No. 4

Leave Arrive

Britannia Beach to Howe Sound Secondary & Squamish Ele-mentary The Beach (Mining Museum) Level Two Level Three Klahanie Stawamus Reserve Ravenwoods (Westway & Balsam) Plateau Dr. & Plateau Cres. (south intersection) Howe Sound Secondary Squamish Elementary

8:00 a.m. 8:02 a.m. 8:04 a.m. 8:14 a.m. 8:19 a.m. 8:26 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 8:39 a.m. 8:42 a.m.

Bus Route No. 16 (a)

Leave Arrive

Garibaldi Estates to Don Ross Secondary Garibaldi Way & Mamquam Rd. Diamond Rd. & Garibaldi Way Diamond Rd. & Diamondhead Rd. Garibaldi Way & Tantalus Rd. Don Ross Secondary

8:10 a.m. 8:11 a.m. 8:12 a.m. 8:13 a.m. 8:20 a.m.

Bus Route No. 16(b)

Leave Arrive

North Yards to Howe Sound Secondary & Squamish Elementary Three Rivers Brothers Place Howe Sound Secondary Squamish Elementary

8:33 a.m. 8:35 a.m. 8:40 a.m. 8:44 a.m.

Bus Route # 21(a)

Leave Arrive

Dentville & Spiral to Don Ross Secondary Howe Sound Secondary Buckley Ave. & Madill Government Rd at Spiral Trailer Court (new bus stop) Don Ross Secondary

8:03 a.m. 8:04 a.m. 8:08 a.m. 8:17 a.m.

Bus Route # 21(b)

Leave Arrive

Brackendale South to Howe Sound Secondary Judd Rd. & Government Rd. Eagle Run Dr. & Government Rd. Government Rd. & Harris Rd. Howe Sound Secondary

8:27 a.m. 8:29 a.m. 8:31 a.m. 8:40 a.m.

Bus Route No. 22 (a)

Leave Arrive

North Yards & Mamquam Rd. to Don Ross Secondary Government Rd. & Edgewater Mamquam Rd. & Government Rd. Mamquam Rd. & Willow Cres. (Timbertown) Don Ross Secondary

8:06 a.m. 8:08 a.m. 8:09 a.m. 8:19 a.m.

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Bus Route No. 22 (b)

Leave Arrive

Brackendale North to Howe Sound Secondary & Stawamus Elementary Brackendale Elementary Cot-tonwood Rd. & Depot Rd. Cottonwood Rd. & Judd Rd. Government Rd. at Spiral Trailer Court Howe Sound Secondary Stawamus Elementary

8:26 a.m. 8:28 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 8:33 a.m. 8:40 a.m. 8:45 a.m.

Bus Route No. 23 (a)

Leave Arrive

Upper Valleycliffe & Loggers Lane to Don Ross Secondary Stawamus Reserve 10000 Valley Dr. Ravenwoods (Westway & Balsam) Plateau Dr. & Plateau Cres. (southwest intersection) Spruce Dr. & Westway Ave. Loggers Lane & Raven Don Ross Secondary

7:48 a.m. 7:50 a.m. 7:55 a.m. 7:59 a.m. 8:03 a.m. 8:10 a.m. 8:21 a.m.

Bus Route No. 23 (b)

Leave Arrive

Ross Rd. & Mamquam Rd. to Howe Sound Secondary Ross Rd. & Arrowhead Depot & Dogwood Mamquam Rd. & Willow Cres. (Timbertown) Mamquam Rd. & Government Rd. Howe Sound Secondary

8:30 a.m. 8:31 a.m. 8:35 a.m. 8:36 a.m. 8:41 a.m.

Bus Route No. 24

Leave Arrive

Upper Squamish Cheakamus to Don Ross Secondary, Brackendale Elementary & Howe Sound Secondary 14953 Squamish Valley Rd. Wall St. Hensman Rd. Magee Rd. Lynn’s Tantalus Acres Midnight Way (old crossing) Lot 24 Midnight Way Midnight Way & Paradise Valley Rd. 1450 Paradise Valley Rd. Cheekeye Don Ross Secondary Brackendale Elementary Howe Sound Secondary

7:38 a.m. 7:39 a.m. 7:40 a.m. 7:41 a.m. 7:42 a.m. 7:56 a.m. 8:07 a.m. 8:09 a.m. 8:10 a.m. 8:15 a.m. 8:16 a.m. 8:22 a.m. 8:24 a.m. 8:40 a.m.

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AFTER SCHOOL BUS ROUTES

School Depart

time

Bus

Route

Area served

Don Ross Secondary 3:05 p.m. (2:02 p.m. Fridays)

#1 (a) #2 (a) #3 (a) #16 (a) #21 (a) #22 (a) #23 (a)

Garibaldi Highlands, Shoppers Drug Mart Garibaldi Highlands Lower Valleycliffe Garibaldi Estates Spiral, Dentville, Britannia Beach Mamquam Rd., North Yards Upper Valleycliffe, Stawamus Reserve

Stawamus Elementary 3:00 p.m. #4 All areas – students to transfer to other bus routes

at HSS

Squamish Elementary 3:10 p.m.

3:20 p.m.

#4 #16(b)

Stawamus, Klahanie, Britannia Beach North Yards

Howe Sound Second-

ary

3:22 – 3:30 p.m.

#1 (b) #2 (b) #3 (b) #4 #16 (b) #21 (b) #22 (b)

Garibaldi Highlands Garibaldi Estates Garibaldi Highlands Britannia Beach North Yards, Mamquam Rd., West Depot, Ross Rd. Brackendale South, Cheakamus Brackendale North, Upper Squamish

Brackendale Elemen-

tary

3:35 #21 (b) #22 (b)

Cheakamus Upper Squamish

Don Ross Secondary 3:40 #2 1(b) #22 (b)

Cheakamus Upper Squamish