Welcome to Langstaff Secondary School

Principal Mr. R. Cherry

Vice Principal Ms. L. Marotta-A to K

Vice Principal, Ms. C. Piques

-L to Z

Guidance Depart. Head Ms. R. Chidiac

Agenda

School Information Attendance Final Evaluations Medical Dress Code School Resources Personal Electronic Devices Lost Items Safe and Supportive Schools Stay Safe-Tips

School Start and End Times

TIME

8:25 – 9:45O Canada & AnnouncementsPERIOD 1

9:50-11:05 PERIOD 2

11:10-11:50 Lunch Grade 9 classes

11:50-1:10 PERIOD 3

1:15-2:30 PERIOD 4

ABSENCES & LATES (ATTENDANCE POLICY)

REPORTING AN ABSENCEcall the school at 905-889-6266, and press 1 when requested

email langstaff.ss@yrdsb.edu.onIt is the responsibility of the student to make up all work missed.

LEAVING SCHOOL EARLY / SIGNING OUT•a note signed by a parent/guardian must be brought to the Main Office before leaving. •In case of illness during the day, the Main Office will attempt to contact a parent/guardian and obtain permission for the student to go home. If contact cannot be made, the student will be asked to remain in the office.

•If a student has signed out, he/she is not to be on or near school property.

ABSENCES & LATES (ATTENDANCE POLICY)

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Parents are asked to complete an “Extended Absence” form at least one week in advance of the leave.

FINAL EVALUATIONS/EXAMINATIONS

semester I courses January 24- 30

Semester II courses June 18 – 24

Students who miss exams due to vacations, camp, weddings, summer jobs, university orientation, and other planned excursions will receive a grade of zero.

MEDICAL INFORMATION

Students with a medical condition or allergy need to report the information to the main office. This information is kept confidential, but will be invaluable in an emergency. 

DRESS CODE

 Students are expected to dress appropriately for school.

Clothing and accessories that are offensive or degrading to them or others will not be tolerated.

Tops must meet bottoms and bottoms must meet tops.

Undergarments must not be exposed.Administration reserves the full right to deem what is consider offensive or inappropriate.

School Resources

  TEXTBOOKS AND LIBRARY RESOURCES are school property.

Student ID card is required to borrow booksStudents are responsible for lost or damaged

textbooks or borrowed books from the library. A replacement cost is incurred if they are lost or not returned in good condition.  

School Resources

Information Technology Students will abide by the school’s

Information Technology Acceptable Use Agreement. (p. 37 YRDSB Guide to the school year). Students who do not adhere to this expectation will incur consequences.

 It is the clear intention that use of the Internet and computer resources be for educational use only.

ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

 In the classroom, personal communication devices are disruptive to the learning of others, can infringe upon an individual’s right to privacy

We ask that these devices be turned off, and kept out of sight, except when explicitly permitted by the classroom teacher as part of an educational activity.

Electronic communication devices may only be used in the corridors and cafeteria of the school.

Distributing or posting photo or video materials taken at Langstaff SS is expressly forbidden and may result in serious consequences, including suspension and possible criminal charges.

LOST ITEMS

Students are advised not to bring valuables to school. Do not keep valuables, money or expensive clothing in a locker or Phys. Ed. change room as the school is not responsible for missing items.

Langstaff Secondary School and the York Region District School Board are not responsible for lost or stolen items. Please keep your valuables at home.

SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE SCHOOLS

VIDEO SURVEILLANCE All York Region secondary schools are

equipped with video surveillance systems. The cameras are to assist in deterring violence, vandalism or any other criminal act.

VISITORS TO THE SCHOOL Friends of Langstaff S.S. students who do

not attend L.S.S are not permitted to visit the school.

If a person comes to Langstaff S.S. on official business, they must sign in at the office. 

Community ResourcesOfficers are attached to all schools in YR. They frequently contact the schools and help staff in matters relating to safety, security and well-being. School Resource Officers Tobacco Control Officers

Who to go to if you need help or have questions…

Speak to your subject teacherGuidance TeachersAdministration

Ms. Marotta (alpha A to K) Ms. Piques (alpha L to Z)

We all have a vested interest in making your experience at Langstaff a positive one!

Getting Involved-CLUBS

Animal WelfareAnime ArcheryArt AstronomyBadmintonBand (Music)Basketball – Pick-upBear Truth NewspaperBook ClubBreak DancingBullying PreventionBridge

CLUBSCheerleadingChessChristian Fellowship:NikoCircle of FriendsCookingDebatingDECADramaECO schoolsEnglish tutorsExpressions of Youth Novel

CLUBSFree the ChildrenLGBTQGuitarHabitat for HumanityImprovLaw/Mock TrialLEAF (Environmental)Mah-Jong MangaMath TutorsModel United Nations

CLUBSPing PongPrefectsProgrammingPromR.A.C.EReach for the topRed CrossRoboticsRun for the Cure Richmond Hill LocationOct 6th

YEARBOOK

Athletics: Can You Bear It!

TEAMS

BadmintonBaseball (Boys/Girls)Basketball Junior (Boys/Girls)Basketball Senior (Boys/Girls)Cross CountryField Hockey

TEAMS

Floor ballGolfHockey (Boys/Girls)Mountain Biking

Rugby

Ski and Snowboard

TEAMS

Soccer Junior (Boys/Girls)Soccer Senior (Boys/Girls)SwimmingTennisTrack and FieldVolleyball Junior (Boys/Girls)Volleyball Senior (Boys/Girls)

lssbears.com

How to stay informed…

School Website http://langstaff.ss.yrdsb.ca/ 

Weekly Newsletters (usually sent on Friday)

Contact your child’s teachers through out the semester.

Attend School Council Meetings

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