2015–2016 GCVI STUDENT HANDBOOK
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Mon/Tue/Fri
DAY 2
Wed/Thur
PERIOD 1
8:55 – 10:15
PERIOD 2
10:20 – 11:35
LUNCH
11:35 – 12:35
PERIOD 4/5
12:40-1:55
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SEMESTER 2
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PERIOD 5/4
2:00 – 3:15
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
Julie Prendergast, Principal
Jeni Vaughan, Vice Principal
Joe Burns, Vice Principal
STUDENT SENATE EXECUTIVE
Co-Chairs:
Community Rep:
Event Coordinators:
Alicia Yon
Morgan Provencher
Megan Harron
Vicky Tran
Hajra Hazzad
Media Directors:
Treasurer:
Teacher Advisor:
Teacher Financial Advisor:
Catherine Dang
Raymond Tu
Linda Ngo
Mr. G. Gouthro
Mrs. L. Stewart
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The Guelph Collegiate-Vocational Institute
155 Paisley Street
Guelph, ON N1H 2P3
Phone: 519-824-9800
Fax: 519-822-5962
Website: www.ugdsb.on.ca/gcvi
The Guelph Collegiate-Vocational Institute continues its long tradition
of supporting the aspirations of all its diverse individuals.
Our school, in partnership with our community, encourages students to
love learning and challenges them to achieve their personal best.
GENERAL INFORMATION
ADMINISTRATION
Ms. J. Prendergast is the Principal of The Guelph Collegiate-Vocational Institute. The
Principal is ultimately responsible for all students. In most cases, students will report
to their Vice-Principal. The student body is divided alphabetically by last name:
A-K
Ms. Jeni Vaughan
L-Z
Mr. Joe Burns
It is the responsibility of the Vice-Principals, with cooperation from G.C.V.I. staff, to
maintain order and good discipline in the school. This will be accomplished by
upholding the spirit of the G.C.V.I. Code of Conduct, and by applying G.C.V.I. and
Board Policies and Procedures, an accordance with law, the Education Act and its
Regulations.
If you need any help...who can you talk to? We have lots of people at G.C.V.I.
besides your regular classroom teacher that are here to help you. From health to
homework, from feeling overwhelmed to not knowing which way to turn.
Attendance/Social Workers
Child Youth Counsellor
Guidance Counsellors
Medical Doctor
Nurse
School Resource Officer
Student Success Teacher
Lori Lutes & Nicole Morrison
Bill Bulmer
Aline Cool & Frank Tersigni
Dr. Mary Peirson
Sandy Hollan
Constable Einar Mackie
Melissa McDowall
APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOUR
a)
Students may eat in the halls but they are expected to clean up after themselves.
We all want to keep our environment neat and clean.
b)
Students may sit, but not lie, in the hallways. They should not block the free
flow of traffic in the halls.
c)
During the school day students are permitted to sit quietly in most hallways to
read, study, do school work or converse quietly but they must not disturb
classes. Students must not wander through the halls during class time.
d)
Playing games in the halls which may cause damage to light fixtures, ceiling,
windows, doors or other persons is not allowed.
e)
The halls in front of the gym, at the junction of the Cafeteria Stairs and the
Japanese Gardens are walk through only at all times during the school day.
Students are not to congregate in these areas and must respect staff when asked
to move along.
f)
Due to fire regulations, students may not sit nor stand on the stairways or
block the entrances to the school or doorways. It is necessary to keep these areas
clear in case of an emergency. No lawn chairs or camp cots are to be in the
hallways due to health and safety regulations.
g)
The Cafeteria is open throughout the day as a quiet place to work or socialize.
This area should be kept clean and neat. Students are encouraged to use the
Cafeteria instead of the hallways during the school day.
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h)
Initiation and "hazing" activities are not allowed at G.C.V.I. Any such activity
which embarrasses or demeans another person will result in discipline.
i)
There is a correct time and place for everything. Appropriate behaviour is
expected on school property.
j)
The School Community recognizes the uniqueness of each student. While
individual offences maybe similar, disciplinary actions taken may differ
according to each student's history and circumstances.
STUDENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT/STUDENT RESOURCE ROOM
Special Education staff work with all GCVI students but are especially focused on
students who are identified as exceptional through an IPRC or who have
accommodations outlined in an Individual Education Plan.
Through the Resource Room, Special Education staff offer a variety of tools,
strategies and programs that promote the success of all students at meeting course
expectations and completing class work.
We offer:
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Individual assistance to develop organizational and study skills
Individual attention in any subject area during class time
Assistant with organization and completion of assignments
Suggestions to classroom teachers as to how best to meet your exceptionalities
Quiet room to work
Pre-arranged space to write tests and exams
Internet research
Reading and writing software
Word Processing
Students and parents can contact Mr. Staunton, Head of Student Services in the
Resource Room (103) at extension 336.
P.G. Reid Learning Commons
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday
Lunch Hours: 12:00 p.m. – 12:35 p.m.
Located on the lower level of the John McCrae Building, the P.G. Reid Learning
Commons is a full-service research, learning and project space. The physical library
houses print fiction, non-fiction, reference books, desktop computers, Chromebooks,
as well as a seminar room for group instruction, a group work area and individual
study carrels. The 24/7 virtual library, available at www.ugdsb.on.ca/gcvi/library,
provides access to a wide range of digital resource from home. Click on the UG2GO
link on the library homepage to access digital fiction, databases with articles, audio
and video content. Students will regularly receive instruction from the teacherlibrarian, who is also available to assist students on an as-needed basis. Students with
ID may borrow books for up to 3 weeks; overdue fines are 25 cents per day per item.
Replacement cost will be charged for any lost or damaged materials. All outstanding
fees are expected to be paid before each semester’s exams.
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LOCKS AND LOCKERS
Grade 9’s will receive a school lock with their registration fee. Grade 10-12’s may
bring their own lock, or continue to use the lock they received in grade 9. Lockers
will be assigned to all students through their homeroom class. Combinations must be
recorded for school security purposes. The use of a locker is a privilege and lockers
must be kept in good repair. Damaging or defacing a locker may result in disciplinary
action.
LOST AND FOUND TEXTBOOKS, LIBRARY BOOKS AND EQUIPMENT
Students are encouraged to take any found books or personal property to the Main
Office. Books and equipment are on loan to the student. If texts, library books or
equipment are lost or damaged, the student must pay the cost of replacement or repair.
If a student has outstanding property belonging to the school, the student's timetable
and report card will be temporarily withheld. We ask that the student settle this
situation immediately. All items owing to G.C.V.I. must be settled for you participate
in any extracurricular activity (i.e. Team, Club, Production etc.)
CLINIC SERVICES
Role of Clinic Nurse in the High Schools:
A Public Health Nurse will be available on select days to assist students manage
sexual health issues. These issues can include such things as counselling regarding
sexual health matters, screening for sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy tests,
prescribing/dispensing birth control and immunizations.
Appointment slips for the Nurse are located outside of Room 50 on the brick wall.
The Nurse retrieves the slips during her scheduled school days.
The Public Health Nurse does not offer First Aid or attend to health emergencies. Ill
or injured students are required to report to the Main Office of the school
immediately.
HIGH SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
This service is designed to provide some positive exposure of police services to young
people to encourage communication and improve understanding of the role of the
police. It provides a proactive model that will improve communication and maintain a
healthy atmosphere. GCVI’s Resource Officer is Constable Einar Mackie.
STUDENT ATTENDANCE AND PERSONAL COUNSELLING
Confidential counselling and support for attendance, anxiety, depression, grief/loss,
issues at home, school or with friends is provide by our Youth Counsellor, Bill
Bulmer and Lori Lutes, Nicole Morrison our Attendance/Social Workers. Make an
appointment in the Guidance Office.
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STUDENT GOVERNMENT
STUDENT SENATE
The Student Senate is responsible for administering student affairs and governing all
student functions at G.C.V.I. Nominations and elections for the two Chair Positions
are held in May. The remaining Executive positions are selected through an interview
process in late May/early June.
Senate assists with the school's Student I.D. Card, oversees the distribution of student
registration fees, schedules club activities and oversees/assists with school dances.
Senate runs spirit activities, charity projects and school-wide fundraisers.
All students are encouraged and welcome to attend meetings, which are held in Room
156. Check in the Senate Room for specific dates. There is also a course offered
through Senate available to senior students with a keen interest in student government
and peer leadership. Interested students should contact the staff advisor, Mr. Gouthro.
Copies of the Senate's Constitution, current policies and minutes of meetings are
available upon request.
TOWN HALL
Town Hall/General Assembly is comprised of a representative from each homeroom.
The Senate Executive sets the agenda and runs the General Senate meetings. Town
Hall meetings are held bi-weekly.
DRAMA COUNCIL
Drama Council is responsible for producing all co-curricular drama programs. Sears
Drama Festival plays, major Productions, Improv, Haunted House, Hallowe'en Dance,
Stage Crew, Coffee House and other fun performance nights are the main focus of the
council's activities. Drama Council's Chair and Vice-Chair are selected from the
council membership.
MUSIC COUNCIL
The Music Council assists the Music Department in the organization and
administration of Bands and Music Ensembles. It helps with fundraising, attendance
and may organizational tasks associated with musical performances. Music Council's
Chair is elected from the membership of bands and choir.
SCHOOL CODE OF CONDUCT
GOAL
It is the policy of the Upper Grand District School Board to maintain a safe and
inclusive learning and teaching environment through the adoption of a Code of
Conduct which promotes responsibility, respect, civility and academic excellence,
and sets clear standards of behaviour for all members of the school community.
The goal is to create a positive school climate where all members of the school
community feel safe, comfortable and accepted.
GENERAL
Our School Code of Positive Student Behaviour is based upon the Ontario Code
of Conduct and the Upper Grand District School of Conduct (Policy #213) which
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applies to all members of the school community; students, administrators, staff,
parents and guardians, community users, visitors, volunteers, etc. While on all and
Board property, school buses, at school-authorized events and off site at schoolsponsored activities, or in other circumstances that could have a negative impact
on the school climate.
RIGHTS
Students Rights Include:
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to be treated with dignity and respect
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to be provided with activities that are success oriented and build on
individual strengths
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to receive a quality education
Parents Rights Include:
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to be treated with dignity and respect
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to be heard and to have concerns addressed
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to communicate with the school
Staff Rights Include:
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to be treated with dignity and respect
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to have a safe working environment
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to expect parents and students to be involved in creating a positive
school environment
STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOUR
A) Respect, Civility and Responsible Citizenship
All members of the school community must:
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respect and comply with all applicable federal, provincial and
municipal laws;
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demonstrate honesty and integrity
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respect differences in people, their ideas and opinions;
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treat one another with dignity and respect at all times, and
especially where there is disagreement;
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respect and treat others fairly, regardless of their race ancestry,
place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, gender,
sexual orientation, age or disability;
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respect the rights of others
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show proper care and regard for school property and the property of others;
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take appropriate measures to help those in need;
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respect all members of the school community, especially persons who are in
a position of authority;
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respect the needs of others to work in an environment that is conducive to
learning and teaching;
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not swear at a teacher or at another person in authority ; and
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seek school staff assistance, if necessary, to resolve conflict peacefully.
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B) Safety
All members of the school community must not:
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engage in bullying behaviours
Definition of bullying:
1) The behaviour is intended by the pupil to have the effect of, or the pupil
ought to know that the behaviour would be likely to have the effect of,
i) Causing harm, fear or distress to another individual, including physical,
psychological, social or academic harm, harm to the individual’s
reputation or harm to the individual’s property or
ii) Creating a negative environment at a school for another individual, and
2)
The behaviour occurs in a context where there is a real or perceived power
imbalance between pupil and the individual based on factors such as size,
strength, age, intelligence, peer group power, econ0mic status, social status,
religion, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, family circumstances, gender,
gender identity, gender expression, race, disability or the receipt of special
education;(intimidation)
3)
Bullying by electronic means (commonly known as cyber-bullying),
including:
a) creating a webpage or a blog in which the creator assumes the identity
of another person;
b) impersonating another person as the author of content or messages
posted on the internet; and
c) communicating material electronically to more than one individual or
posting material on a website that may be accessed by one or more
individuals.
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Bullying takes on different forms and contexts with age. It can be physical,
verbal, social/emotional or through electronic means (cyber-bullying).
Bystanders contribute to bullying by doing nothing to prevent it or by
becoming actively involved in supporting it.
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commit sexual assault;
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traffic in weapons or illegal drugs;
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be in possession of any weapon including, but not limited to, firearms;
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use any object to threaten or intimidate another person;
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cause injury to any person with an object
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be in possession of, or under the influence of, or provide others with,
alcohol or illegal drugs
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inflict, or encourage others to inflict, bodily harm on another person;
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engage in hate propaganda and other forms of behaviour motivated by hate
or violence;
commit robbery
commit an act of vandalism that causes extensive damage to school property or
property located on the premises of a school; or
engage in any form of electronic communication directed to an individual or
group of people that is intended to cause (or should be known to cause) fear,
distress, and/or harm to other persons; feelings, self-esteem, or reputation, or that
has a negative impact on the school climate
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STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
All students will:
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be treated with respect and dignity by all school and board staff;
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accept responsibility for their personal actions;
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demonstrate respect for self, and others, and for those in authority;
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fulfil expected academic obligations
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come to school punctually each day, prepared and willing to learn;
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obey the rules of the school, on school buses, and at other sites during school
activities,
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dress appropriately in accordance with Board’s and the School’s policies
regarding appropriate dress;
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use respectful language, free from profanity;
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work cooperatively with staff and other students;
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be honest in their academic work (refrain from plagiarism, cheating, etc.);
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use free time responsibly; and
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refrain from bringing anything to school that compromises the safety of others.
STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES
The Principal will:
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take a leadership role in the daily operation of the school by demonstrating care
and commitment to academic excellence and a safe teaching and learning
environment;
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hold those under their authority accountable for their actions and behaviour;
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empower students to be positive leaders in their school and community, and
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communicate meaningfully and on a regular basis with all members of the
school’s community; and
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review the school Code of Conduct at least once every three years, and seek input
from School Council, staff, students, parents, and guardians.
Teachers and school staff will:
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maintain order in the school;
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serve as role models;
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maintain consistent standards of behaviour for all students;
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help students work to fulfill their potential, develop self-worth, and prepare them
for the full responsibilities of citizenship;
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communicate regularly and meaningfully with parents/guardians
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demonstrate respect for all students, staff, parents, volunteers, and members of
the school community; and
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empower students to be positive leaders in their school and community.
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PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Parents play an important role in the education of their children and can fulfill this
responsibility by:
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demonstrating respect for all students, staff, volunteers and members of the
school community;
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showing an active interest in their child’s school work and progress;
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communicating regularly with their child’s school;
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assisting staff in dealing with disciplinary issues involving their child;
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helping their child be neat, dress appropriately, be well rested and prepare and
ready to learn;
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ensuring that their child attends school regularly and on time;
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promptly reporting their child’s absence or late arrival;
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showing that they are familiar with Ontario Code of Conduct, the Board’s Code
of Conduct, and the School’s Code of Conduct and rules of behaviour; and
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helping and encouraging their child in following the Board’s Code of Conduct
and the School’s Code of Conduct and the rules of behaviour.
SPECIFIC EXPECTATIONS FOR SCHOOL
DRESS CODE POLICY
It is the policy of The Guelph Collegiate-Vocational Institute that learning and
teaching should occur in a safe and respectful environment. In order to support this
policy the following dress code regulations will apply to all staff and students:
Clothing must be modest, this includes:
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No backless, strapless, or low-cut clothing
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No tight muscle shirts
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No midriff showing, i.e. bottom of shirt must be ‘tuckable” in pants.
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No see-through clothing
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Shorts and skirts must be at a respectable length
Clothing must be respectful and be free of:
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Symbols or images of hate, violence, death, abuse or weapons
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Gang membership articles or paraphernalia
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Symbols or images portraying alcohol, cigarettes or drug use
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Obscene words, images or symbols
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Political, racial or sexual statements
Clothing must be safe:
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No bare feet, footwear must be worn at all times
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Appropriate safe clothing for identified courses, i.e. physical education, science
courses and technology.
Additional Comments:
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Hats may be worn in the classroom at the teacher’s discretion
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Any staff member who is uncomfortable with a certain type of dress may speak
with the student or have an administrator do the same.
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Any student who is uncomfortable with a certain type of dress may speak with a
staff member or an administrator
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The G.C.V.I. Dress Code was developed in collaboration and after consultation with
parents, students and staff
The G.C.V.I. Dress Code will be reviewed by parents, students and staff every three
years or at any time that is appropriate to the administration.
G.C.V.I. students and staff are expected to follow this Dress Code and failure to do so
will result in an appropriate consequence.
**The G.C.V.I. Dress Code is in compliance with Ministry of Education and Upper
Grand District School Board policies.** Established June 2004
POLICE SERVICE
The Board believes that the Police are partners with schools and school boards in
maintaining safe schools and communities. Through the guidelines established in the
Police/School Board Protocol Agreement, Police support schools by encouraging,
enabling and maintaining positive relationships with school administrators, staff,
students, parents and members of the school community.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
The Board believes that community agencies and members of the school community
are resources that can help boards deliver prevention and intervention programs.
Current and new partnerships, protocols and outreach are encouraged and supported
by the Board to formalize and enhance relationships and encourage appropriate
behaviours, as well as the application of consequences for inappropriate behaviour.
IMPLEMENTATION FO THE SCHOOL'S CODE OF CONDUCT
Schools focus on prevention and early intervention as the key to maintaining a
positive school environment in which pupils can learn. The Board supports the use of
positive practices and progressive discipline as a whole school approach to foster the
building of healthy relationships and encourage appropriate behaviours, as well as the
application of consequences for inappropriate behaviour.
PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE
Progressive Discipline is a range of early and later interventions, supports, and
consequences that are developmentally appropriate, and include opportunities for
students to learn from mistakes and that focus on improving behaviour. These may
include, but are not limited to
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Student Success and Character Development strategies and programs;
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providing students with the opportunity to learn life skills such as conflict
resolution, anger management and communication skills;
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utilizing models based on the concepts of peer mediation and/or peer counselling;
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documenting incidents requiring disciplinary measures, and applying the
mitigating factors;
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being sensitive to unique circumstances which may affect student behaviour;
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ensuring that contact with the parent(s)/guardian(s) of students, under the age of
eighteen, is made early in the disciplinary process;
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maintaining contact with the parent(s)/guardian(s) and involving them in a plan
to improve the behaviour until the behaviour is acceptable.
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As incidents arise, it is recognized that each situation is unique. Incidents are
managed in a consistent manner to ensure that fairness is integral to the process, and
that this fairness is perceived by all participants. Within this process consideration
for consequences will be given for:
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student age
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frequency of incidents
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nature and severity of incidents
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student exceptionalities
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extenuating circumstances
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impact on the school climate
CONSEQUENCES
The school will use a range of interventions, supports and consequences that include
learnings for reinforcing behaviour while helping students to make good choices.
In addressing inappropriate behaviour by students, schools will:
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utilize a progressive discipline approach;
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utilize Student Success or Character Development strategies and programs;
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provide students with the opportunity to learn skills such as conflict resolution,
anger management and communication skills;
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utilize models such as those based on the concepts of peer mediation and/or
peer counselling;
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document incidents requiring disciplinary measures, and apply the mitigating
factors to be sensitive to unique circumstances which may affect student
behaviour;
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ensure that conduct with the parents and guardians of students under the age of
eighteen, or students over the age eighteen or those sixteen or seventeen years
old who have withdrawn from parental control (adult students), is made early in
the disciplinary process and involves them in a plan to improve the student's
behaviour until the behaviour is acceptable; and/or
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utilize consequences such as short-term suspension as a useful tool, and respond
as required with long-term suspension or expulsion.
The following are examples of consequences and supports / interventions, in no
particular order. The application of consequences, support and interventions are
determined by the incident and the individual students involved.
EXAMPLES OF CONSEQUENCES
SUPPORTS / INTERVENTIONS
- verbal reminder
- warning
- review of expectations/rules
- written or verbal apology
- incident sheet
- letter written to parent
- phone call home
- student contract sheet
- restitution
- in-school community service
- detentions
- loss of in-school privileges
- loss of field trip privileges
- suspension from bus
-suspension and/or expulsion
- discussion with P/VP
- reflective paragraph/essay
- problem solving
- conflict mediation
- social stories
- conference with others involved
- Child & Youth Counsellor support
- positive reward system
- Attendance Counsellor support
- student/teacher/parent meeting
- case conference with school/board staff
- referral to outside agencies
- Suspension/Expulsion Program
- discussions with parents
(next steps/solutions)
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SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION
It is understood that discipline serves not only to correct inappropriate behaviour, but
also as a deterrent. To maintain a safe and effective learning environment suspensions
and expulsions maybe imposed not only to deter inappropriate behaviour, but also to
remove individuals who pose a threat to the safety and wellbeing of others. The
Provincial Code of Conduct specifies that for student actions that do not comply with
the Provincial Standards of Behaviour, suspension and expulsion maybe considered.
The Board's Student Discipline Policy (Policy #503) sets out the process for
Suspension, as well as the student actions that will result in the Principal imposing a
suspension and considering an expulsion pending an investigation of the incident.
MITIGATING FACTORS
The Principal will consider the following mitigating factors when considering a
suspension.
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the pupil does not have the ability to control his or her behaviour;
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the pupil does not have the ability to understand the foreseeable
consequences of his or her behaviour;
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the pupil's continuing presence in the school does not create an
unacceptable risk to the safety of any other person.
The Principal will also consider the following factors if they mitigate
(moderate) the seriousness of the incident or the behaviour of the student
involved:
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the pupil's history and age, whether progressive discipline has been used,
if a behaviour has been motivated by harassment or discrimination, the
impact on the ongoing education of the student's Individual Education
Plan.
Note: In some cases, even though the offence calls for a mandatory suspension
pending an investigation, the consideration of the mitigating
circumstances may cause a Principal not to suspend.
ACTIVITIES THAT MAY LEAD TO A SUSPENSION
Policies may be involved, as required, and a suspension maybe imposed for
one of the following infractions which has occurred on school property, during
a school related activity or event, and/or in circumstances where the infraction
has an impact on the school climate:
a. uttering a threat to inflict serious bodily harm on another person;
b. possessing alcohol or illegal drugs;
c. being under the influence of alcohol;
d. swearing at a teacher or at another person in a position of authority;
e. committing an act of vandalism that causes extensive damage to school
property at the pupil's school or to property located on the premises of the
pupil's school;
f. bullying, including cyber-bullying;
g. any act considered by the Principal to be injurious to the moral tone of the
school;
h. any act considered by the Principal to in injurious to the physical or mental
well-being of members of the school community;
i. persistent opposition to authority;
j. habitual neglect of duty; or
k. a serious breach of the Board or School's Code of Conduct
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ACTIVITIES THAT WILL RESULT IN A SUSPENSION, AN INVESTIGATION AND A
POSSIBLE RECOMMENDATION FOR EXPULSION
Police maybe involved, as required, and a student will be immediately suspended, an
investigation will occur and may lead to recommendation of expulsion to the Board's
Discipline Committee for one of the following infractions which has occurred on
school property, during a school related activity or event, and/or in circumstances
where the infraction has an impact on the school climate:
a. possessing a weapon, including processing a firearm;
b. using a weapon to cause or to threaten bodily harm to another person;
c. committing physical assault on another person that causes bodily harm requiring
treatment by medical practitioner;
d. committing sexual assault;
e. trafficking in weapons or illegal drugs;
f. committing robbery;
g. giving alcohol to a minor;
h. an act or activities 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;
i. activities engaged in by the pupil on or off school property that have caused
extensive damage to the property of the Board or to goods that are/were on Board
Property;
j. the pupil has demonstrated through a pattern of behaviour that he/she has not
prospered by the instruction available to him or her and that he/she is persistently
resistant to making changes in behaviour which would enable him or her to
prosper;
k. bullying - previous suspension / risk to others;
l. any suspendable activity that is motivated by bias, prejudice or hate;
USE OF TECHNOLOGY AT G.C.V.I.
1.
The use of electronic devices is for educational purposes and can be used at the
discretion of the teacher. Inappropriate use of electronic devices will lead to the
following:
1st and 2nd Offence - The electronic device will be confiscated by a teacher and turned
into the appropriate Vice-Principal. It will be returned to the student at the end of the
day by their Vice-Principal
3rd Offence - The electronic device will be confiscated by a teacher and handed into
the appropriate Vice-|Principal. The Vice-|Principal will notify a parent/guardian and
require them to pick up the electronic device from the main office.
4th Offence - The student will be suspended from school.
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At any time an electronic device maybe taken by the administration if the use of such
device violates the code of conduct.
1st and Subsequent Offences - suspension from school
3.
Students are accountable for cyber-bullying behaviour on and off school property
when it harasses, threatens, or demeans an individual, G.C.V.I. student, and/or staff
member, or negatively impacts the school environment.
1st and Subsequent Offences - suspension from school or police involvement.
4.
Use of personal electronic listening devices is PROHIBITED in classrooms during all
assessments, evaluations, tests, exams, and teacher instruction.
1st and Subsequent Offences - (see Academic Integrity policy)
Teachers have found that for the most part, the use of personal electronic listening
devices in class is more of a distraction than a learning aid. However, during quiet
individual student work activities, personal electronic listening devices maybe
permitted at the discretion of the teacher.
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POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
2015-2016
ATTENDANCE / DISCIPLINE
POLICY
G.C.V.I. Student Handbook
"It is the expectation of the staff at The Guelph C.V.I. that students will attend classes
regularly and punctually."
O.S.S. p. 35, Section 6.4 paragraph 1
ii) Regular attendance on the part of the student is an important component of
learning process and of the evaluation of student achievement.
iii) Regular attendance on the part of the student is vital to the process of learning.
Students who habitually miss class will suffer in the evaluation process because their
participation and achievement cannot be fully assessed.
Students of compulsory school age who do not attend school regularly, maybe
reported to the school board attendance counsellor at the discretion of the VicePrincipal. The reason or excuse for their absence will be determined.
To encourage regular attendance, the Principals and staff should:
inform the student of the extent to which participation and attendance will be
components of the evaluation process;
meet with the student and his/her parents where irregular attendance is
jeopardizing the successful completion of the course.
(...Where the student is still unwilling to attend regularly, such a student will normally
fail to achieve credit for the course. OS:IS pp. 35, 36-7.3)
If the student is under the age of 18 and has been away for 15 consecutive days, they
will be referred to an Attendance Counsellor who will begin to send letters at 15, 30,
45 and 60 consecutive days where the student is removed from enrollment on the 60th
day as per the legislation
If a student is over the age of 18, and has been away for 15 consecutive days, he/she
will be removed from enrollment on the 16th day as per the legislation.
If a student is absent 15 consecutive classes, the subject teacher should inform the
Vice-Principal, so that student can be removed from the class or referred to an
Attendance Counsellor as per legislation.
REGULATIONS
LATES
Punctual attendance is an important part of student success. Any student who is late
to class will report directly to his/her scheduled class where a late will be recorded.
The teacher will work with the student to improve punctuality using strategies from
the Toolbox. After three lates, the teacher will determine appropriate consequences
and continue to work with the student to improve punctuality. After five lates, the
Vice-Principal will be included in the discussion and plan with the student and
teacher. Subsequent lates will continue to be dealt with by the teacher, VicePrincipal, student and parents/guardians.
If a student arrives to school late, he/she must bring a note from a parent/guardian to
explain the reason for the lateness. The student must present the note upon arriving to
class. The teacher will retain the note.
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If the student misses any full periods as a result of his/her lateness, the teacher will
initial the note and return it to the student. The following day the student must present
the note to the each teacher whose class was missed. Each teacher initials the note
and the last teacher retains the note.
It is the student's responsibility to ensure that the appropriate teachers have seen the
note.
Sleeping in or missing the bus is not acceptable reasons for lateness or absences and a
note will not excuse the consequences for the lateness or absence.
Students will not be marked late after returning to class from Guidance appointments,
the Nurse's office, a Vice-Principal or from appointments with teachers for which an
admit slip is provided.
ABSENCES
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
Students who have been absent are to supply a note signed by a parent/guardian
indicating the dates of absence and the specific reason for absence. This note is
to be brought on the first day after the absence and shown to all of the student's
teachers. One day's grace will be given at the teachers’ discretion.
The last period teacher shall retain the note for record purposes.
If a student is away for a scheduled test, the student is to advise the teacher
before the test is written with a phone call from parents or guardian. The
student maybe asked to complete an assessment on the day of his/her return to
school or an alternate assignment maybe administered based on the teacher's
discretion. Where a student knows he/she will be away for an extended period
of time, he/she or the parent/guardian must notify the main office so a Parental
Request For Temporary Leave can be printed. The student will have all his/her
subjected teachers and their parent/guardian complete and sign the Temporary
Leave and then submit it to the main office.
Where a student has been absent and no prior notice given, the subject teachers
will call home to find out the reason for the absence. They will notify other
subject teachers of the outcome.
SKIPPING
Skipping is considered any unexcused absence and every subject teacher will follow
up with parents/guardians and administration as they determine.
Teachers will use a variety of strategies to work with students, administration, school
support staff and parents/guardians to promote regular attendance.
SIGNING OUT / SIGNING IN
There is no need for students to sign out if they are leaving just for lunch, but all
students must sign out in the Main Office before leaving the building for any kind of
appointment or illness even if this happens over the lunch hour. Students are expected
to either be in class or have reported to the Main Office. Students who signed out
must sign back in before returning to class the same day. After you sign out, you
should not be on school property. A note from a parent/guardian is required to
explain the absence upon returning to school.
ILL OR INJURED DURING THE SCHOOL DAY
The student must report to the Main Office/Vice-Principal. If it is necessary to go
home, a note for this absence must be given to the subject teacher(s) when the student
returns.
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SENT FROM CLASS
Students sent out of class must report to the main office immediately. When a student
is sent out of class, the teacher will notify the office that the student has been sent and
what the circumstances are for the referral, so Administrative Office Assistant to the
Vice-Principal can notify the appropriate Vice-Principal. The student will fill out a
'Misdemeanor Sheet' in the main office and will sit and await instructions. The
student will not be sent back to class until the discipline situation has been thoroughly
discussed with the subject teacher. Failure to report to the main office may result in
additional consequences.
RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS
Student should bring a note to their subject teachers identifying the specific holy day
that was/will be observed. The Homeroom teacher will forward the note to the
Administrative Office Assistant who deals with attendance, who will record the
absence as a 'Grant Day'. Students are responsible for all work and assignments while
absent and should contact their teachers in advance of the absence.
TEACHER DELAY
If a teacher isn't present five minutes after class begins, a student must report to the
main office to inform the Administration of the situation. All other students are to
remain by the classroom, in readiness for the teacher's arrival.
ADULT STUDENTS
While students 18 years of age and older have some of the responsibilities and rights
of an adult in Ontario law, it is strongly encouraged that these students consult and
inform their parents about all school-related matters.
ENROLMENT IN COURSES
Students who are enrolled in a course and do not attempt to write the final exam when
required to do so will not be allowed to be enrolled in that same course in the next
semester if there is a waiting list to enter the course.
COURSE COMMITMENT
Courses should be selected with diploma requirements and career plans in mind. It is
every student's responsibility to fulfill course requirement outlined by the subject
teacher. A student maybe removed from a course if the student is unable to meet the
demands of the course, or if attendance is unsatisfactory.
WAITLISTS AND TAKING A COURSE AGAIN
Classes have a maximum number of students who can be enrolled. When a class
reaches it’s capacity, a waitlist will be created and students will be placed in the class
when a vacancy arises in the order they are on the list. A priority will be given to
students who are taking the course for the first time and/or who require the credit to
achieve their diploma. Students should be careful in selecting courses and putting
forth their best effort in each class to ensure they meet specific requirements for postsecondary pathways. Meeting with a Guidance Counsellor and utilizing the
Individual Pathways Planner will assist students in making correct choices and
receiving support when they are struggling to meet academic goals.
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INSURANCE
Early in the year, students will be given information forms from Reliable Life
Insurance Company. If students wish to purchase insurance, they should return
applications and cheques directly to the company. Purchase of this insurance is highly
recommended.
LUNCH PERIOD/CAFERTERIA
Cafeteria hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Students may purchase nutritional
meals in the Cafeteria or use the facilities to eat their own lunches. No backpacks or
coats are allowed in the serving area. We have always had student cooperation in
keeping the Cafeteria clean and in controlling theft.
ONTARIO SCHOOL RECORDS (O.S.R.)
Folders containing Ontario School Records are on file in the Guidance Office. The
O.S.R. contains information such as attendance records, report cards, and successful
credits. Parents and students may request an appointment to review the contents of
the O.S.R. at any time with a Guidance Counsellor.
MISDEMEANOURS
A subject teacher may assign a detention to be served in the teacher's classroom for a
misdemeanour. Vice-Principal may assign a student to the Detention Room during
the lunch hour. Students are expected to sit and work quietly. Students who miss
assigned time in detention maybe suspended from school. Detentions are served in
Room 104 from 11:40 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (20 minutes).
FIELD TRIPS
Field trips are integral parts of some courses as outlined in the Course Calendar.
Students who choose to register for the course are obligated to take part in the field
trip or make other arrangements with the classroom teacher when unable to
participate.
FIRE ALARMS
When a fire alarm sounds, move directly to the appropriate exit as designated by a
sign in the each room. Move a safe distance away from the school. Tampering with
an alarm system is criminal offence and violators could be subject to a fine of $1,000
and/or six months in jail.
STUDY PERIOD
Senior students who are not scheduled into class are granted the privilege of having a
study period to use in some positive manner. Junior students (in grades nine to ten)
are required to take a full timetable.
GOOD NEIGHBOUR POLICY
The Guelph Collegiate neighbours are proud of their neighbourhood and of this
school. Using lawns as pathways, discarding butts and leaving garbage behind shows
disrespect for our neighbours. Students must remember that these taxpayers support
many of our activities and deserve to live in a clean, uncluttered area.
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PARKING
There is absolutely no student parking of motorized vehicles on school property.
Students using these lots run the risk of having their cars ticketed or towed away at the
student's expense. It should also be noted that there are time limits for cars parked on
some streets around the school. Students are discouraged from driving a vehicle to
school.
SKATEBOARDS & ROLLERBLADES
The Upper Grand District School Board prohibits the use of skateboards on school
property. The use of rollerblades is not permitted in the building.
TOBACCO
i)
SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED ON SCHOOL PROPERTY. The school
boundary is defined as the inside edge of the sidewalks surrounding the
school. Students violating the non-smoking policy will be fined by the High
School Resource Officer. The current fine is $305.00. Cigarettes, vapour or
e-cigarettes cannot be openly displayed in the school.
ii)
Chewing tobacco is also prohibited on school property and on field trips.
SNOWBALL THROWING, WATERBALLOONS, ETC.
In order to protect the safety and property of others, students will not throw items such
as snowballs and water balloons. Water pistols and other such devices are not
permitted on school property. Disciplinary action will be taken against students who
do not abide by this rule.
GAMBLING
Gambling in not allowed on G.C.V.I. property. Any gambling markers of any kind
must not be used or they will be confiscated.
SUSPENSION
When suspended from school, a student may not be on school property at any time
during the suspension. Students who return to school property while under
suspension will be subject to trespassing charges. A copy of the letter of suspension is
kept in the student's O.S.R. the student is responsible for informing the VicePrincipal, prior to leaving the office, of any tests or evaluations during the suspension.
If any essay or project is due during the time of the suspension, the student must
arrange to have it handed in on time.
SCHOOL CALENDAR, OPTION SHEETS, COURSE SELECTION
Early in the second semester course calendars will be posted on the G.C.V.I. website
for students. This calendar lists complete diploma requirements and describes all
courses offered by the school. After consultation with counsellors, parents and
teachers, students will complete option sheets for the following school year and make
their course selections online. STUDENTS MUST SELECT THEIR OPTIONS
CAREFULLY SINCE THEIR SELECTIONS DETERMINE THE NUMBER OF
CLASSES AND COURSES THAT WILL BE OFFERED. FOR THIS REASON,
CHANGES TO THESE SELECTIONS MAY NOT BE ACCOMMODATED ONCE
TIME TABLES AND STAFFING HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
TIMETABLE CHANGES
Students should make timetable changes only after careful consideration. Students
must attend classes listed on their timetable until a change is made by the Guidance
Department. Timetable changes should be made prior to the start of each semester of
the school year.
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VISITORS TO THE SCHOOL & TREPASS TO PROPERTY ACT
All visitors must register at the Main Office immediately upon entering the school. A
person who does not leave the property immediately after being told to do so by a
school official is guilty of trespassing and is liable for a trespass charge and a fine.
UPPER GRAND DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES
The U.G.D.S.B. has developed statements of policies and procedures related to
student deportment. Below are listed parts of existing policies describing expected
behaviour.
(a) The Use of Alcohol and Drugs in the Schools of the Upper Grand District School
Board
It is the policy of The Upper Grand District School Board to prohibit the
possession and use of alcohol and drugs by its students while on Board property
and at Board-sponsored events, and to discourage and reduce the use of alcohol
and drugs by students through the establishment of a preventive curriculum, the
provision of appropriate early intervention measures and, when deemed
necessary, the administration of disciplinary action in accordance with the
Education Act and the Safe Schools Act. The Principal may suspend,
immediately, for a period up to that prescribed by the Board, any student found.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Using
Under the influence of
In possession of, or
Trafficking in alcohol and/or illicit drugs
(b) Field Trip Policy – Student Behaviour
Students participating in field trips and excursions are expected to meet the same
standards of behaviour
Before signing the Parent Consent Form for field trips, it is imperative that
students and parents understand the action that will be taken in the event of
unacceptable behaviour on the part of any student on a trip and the resulting
responsibilities of parent, guardian and student.
(c) Equity and Inclusive Education
It is the policy of the U.G.D.S.B. to provide and maintain learning and working
environment that promotes fairness, justice and equality for its staff, students and
community. The Board recognizes that equity of opportunity and equity of
access to the full range of programs, the delivery of services, and resources are
critical to the achievement of successful educational and social outcomes for
those served by the school system as well as those who serve the system. The
Board also recognizes that certain groups in society receive inequitable treatment
because of individual and systemic biases related to difference in: race, colour,
creed, ethnic origin, language, religion, sexual orientations, sex gender, identity,
pregnancy, ability, disability, ancestry, place of origin, citizenship, age, family
status, socio-economic status, housing and employment.
The Board is
committed to countering these biases by promoting fairness, equity and inclusion
which are principles of the system reflected into all policies, programs,
operations, practices and curricula.
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(d) Violence Free Schools
It is the policy of the Upper Grand District School Board to foster and maintain a
safe environment for its students, staff and community through the
implementation of effective measures to deal with violence in schools. These
measures include the establishment of preventative procedures, and the
administration of disciplinary action in accordance with the Education Act,
Board Policy, and other appropriate legislation.
Disciplinary measures will be severe for any student found:
using verbal threats, racial, physical and/or sexually harassing or abusing in
any way another student or staff,
possession of anything that could be construed to be a weapon,
threatening to use a weapon,
using a weapon.
Administrative counselling, suspension, police involvement and possible
expulsion are called for in all cases.
(e) School Bus Policy – Student Behaviour
Code of Conduct for Students:
Riding a school bus is a privilege and not a right. This privilege maybe
withdrawn if a student is guilty of conduct which is a threat to the safety of
himself/herself or others on the bus.
Interfering with the approach or departure of school buses will result in
disciplinary action.
ONTARIO MINISTRY OF EDUCATION – ACTS AND REGULATIONS
The Ministry of Education has passed as law Acts and Regulations related to students
behaviour. Some sections related directly to student behaviour are below.
A Pupil Shall,
be diligent in attempting to master such studies as are part of the program in
which the pupil is enrolled,
exercise self-discipline,
accept such discipline as would be exercised by a kind, firm and judicious
parent,
attend classes punctually and regularly,
be courteous to fellow pupils and obedient and courteous to teachers,
be clean in person and habits,
take such tests and examinations as are required by or under the Act or as may
be directed by the Minister, and
show respect for school property.
STUDENT INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY AND GUIDELINES
1. Student Responsibility
a) Information retrieved on the Internet is only for student research to support
classroom assignments.
b) Students are responsible for assessing the accuracy of all information
retrieved and for using it appropriately
c) Students are expected to act in a responsible, ethical and legal manner in
accordance with the G.C.V.I.’s Code of Conduct and its Internet Acceptable
Use Policy.
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d)
e)
2.
Administration will assess what is appropriate use and their decisions are
final.
All students are expected to abide by the generally-accepted rules of
network etiquette. These include but are not limited to the following:
i) Be polite;
ii) Use appropriate language;
iii) Do not reveal your personal address or phone number;
iv) Do not reveal other students’ personal addresses or phone numbers;
v) Do not use the network in such a way as to disrupt its use by others;
vi) All information obtained on the Internet must be cited or referenced
and credit given to the author.
Controversial Material
As well as being a valuable resource for information related to the curriculum,
the Internet also contains sites which may contain material that is illegal,
defamatory, inaccurate or potentially offensive to some. Students visiting these
sites will face consequences.
The G.C.V.I. accepts no responsibility for the appropriateness, accuracy, quality,
or reliability of any information retrieved; nor is it responsible for any damages
suffered, data lost or services interrupted.
The G.C.V.I. assumes the privacy of electronic mail, but this privacy cannot be
completely guaranteed.
3.
Unacceptable Uses
These include, but are not limited to the following uses:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
j)
k)
Any form of vandalism which includes uploading or creating computer
viruses, stealing or damaging equipment, harming or destroying data of
other uses.
Using inappropriate language in public or private messages and in material
posted on Web pages.
Using the network for any illegal activity including violation of copyright or
other contracts.
Sending or displaying offensive messages or pictures.
Harassing, insulting, or attacking others.
Wastefully using finite resources.
Gaining unauthorized access to resources or any other computer system.
Invading the privacy of individuals.
Using an account owned by another person
Posting personal communications about yourself or about others without
their permission.
Allowing others to access your account or use your password.
Any user identified as a security risk or having a history of problems with other
computer systems maybe denied access to the G.C.V.I. Internet.
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ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY
© 2014 Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute, Upper Grand District School
Board w/ attribution to and permission to adapt from Harold M. Braithwaite Secondary
School, Peel District School Board
The Guelph Collegiate-Vocational Institute requires students to demonstrate honesty
and integrity in their academic work. Further to this policy, students in the
International Baccalaureate program are expected to follow the International
Baccalaureate Academic Honesty Policy:
http://occ.ibo.org/ibis/documents/general/specific_interest/malpractice/g_0_malpr_sup
_0707_1_e.pdf
Cheating and Plagiarism
Cheating is defined as completing an assessment in a dishonest way that gives the
student an unfair academic advantage. Examples include, but are not limited to: using
another student’s work as your own, excessive collaboration or collusion, using an
unauthorized reference source during an assessment, receiving/sending an electronic
message to another student with test questions/answers, reading another student’s
answer during a test, unauthorized absence from scheduled assessments, delaying the
taking of test to gain more preparation time without permission from a school authority
etc.
Plagiarism is defined as the unauthorized use of or close imitation of, the language
and thoughts of another author and the representation of them as one’s own original
work. Examples include, but are not limited to: copying another’s project (portions or
in its entirety), copying internet information of essays (portions or in its entirety),
paraphrasing parts of a book or article without reference or citation and using other
artists’ images/artworks, or pieces of music as your own original work.
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To ensure that work submitted is the student’s original work:
Students will:
• Use only authorized materials during
assessments (no cheat sheets or
looking at other students’ work);
• Refrain from submitting assessments
used in one course for another;
• Ask specific questions to clarify their
understanding of citation and
referencing;
• Understand the difference between
paraphrasing and developing their
own ideas;
• Provide evidence of rough drafts and
edited work;
• Use the support and resources
provided by the P.G. Reid Library
Resource Centre;
• Use the support of Special Education
(where appropriate).
Teachers will:
• Remind students that incidents of
academic dishonesty could result in a
zero for a portion of, or their entire
assessment;
• Set clear expectations for citation and
referencing appropriate to subject
discipline and grade;
• Provide explicit teaching of citation
and referencing (from grade 9 to 12)
and consider having teacherlibrarians in the P.G. Reid Library
Resource Centre give the appropriate
lesson in the library environment;
• Provide descriptive feedback on the
use of citation and referencing, in
collaboration with the teacherlibrarian;
• Consider using the available
plagiarism detection service,
Turnitin, whereby students submit
their work electronically to help
identify plagiarized passages.
If the student submits an assessment where cheating is suspected or proven:
Teachers:
•
Will explain to the student
the evidence found that
constitutes cheating;
•
May ask the student to
reflect on their academic
honesty to determine what
can be done differently in
the future so they can
successfully complete
assignments;
•
May ask the student to
complete an alternative
assessment, possibly in a
timed and supervised
setting;
Teachers will consider the four mitigating
factors:
1. Maturity of the student;
2. Individual circumstances of the student;
4. Grade level of the student;
5. Number and frequency of incidents.
UGDSB Assessment and Evaluation Procedures
Manual 606-A, Section 6.2.7
After considering the four mitigating factors,
teachers may, in consultation with
Administration:
• Contact parents/legal guardian of the student;
• Document the incident in the Student
Information System;
• Refer the student to the School Administrative
Team;
• Ask the student to complete on alternative
assessment ;
• Assign a zero for a portion of or the entire
assessment (in consultation with the
administrative team if a zero is being given for
a major evaluation).
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If the student submits an assessment that has been plagiarized:
Teachers:
•
Will explain to the student the
evidence found that constitutes
plagiarism;
•
May ask the student to:
1. reflect on their academic
honesty;
2. complete an alternative
assessment, possibly in a timed
and supervised setting;
3. re-do the original assessment
with proper citation;
4. participate in an academic
honesty tutorial in the P.G. Reid
Library Resource Centre;
•
If the plagiarism puts the student at
risk for the credit, the student may
repeat the course through alternative
programs for successful credit
completion (summer school, credit
recovery, independent learning,
etc.).
Teachers must consider the four
mitigating factors:
1. Maturity of the student;
2. Individual circumstances of the
student;
3. Grade level of the student
4. Number and frequency of incidents;
UGDSB Assessment and Evaluation
Procedures Manual 606-A, Section 6.2.7
After considering the four mitigating
factors, teachers may, in consultation
with Administration:
• Contact parents/legal guardian of the
student;
• Document the incident in the Student
Information System;
• Refer the student to the School
Administrative Team;
• Assign a zero as a placeholder until
the student is able to demonstrate
their learning;
• Assign a zero for the assessment.
Appeal Process
A student may request to appear before an examining board of the Vice-Principal and
two teachers as appointed by the Principal to review the alleged offences. The
examining board will decide whether the academic dishonesty was:
(a) committed unintentionally
(b) committed intentionally
(c) not committed
ASSIGNMENTS
Students are expected to complete all assessments and evaluations in each course on
the scheduled date. If a student is absent on the date of any assessments or
evaluations, a parent/guardian must advise the teacher before that day or on the day,
by way of a telephone call. If no notification is received, the student may be assigned
a zero. When a phone call notification of absence is received, the teacher is to
confirm alternative arrangements. If a student is absent because of a school-sponsored
activity, he/she may complete the assessment or evaluation (or an alternative) at a
pre-arranged time that is convenient for the teacher. If a student is absent the day an
assignment must be handed in, it is his/her responsibility to see that the assignment is
delivered to the teacher either directly or through the main office in order to avoid a
late penalty.
Missed and/or incomplete summative evaluations will impact on the final grade in
cases where there is insufficient evidence to determine a grade. Missed and/or
incomplete formative or summative activities will impact on the final grade where
there are a significant number of curriculum expectations that have not been assessed.
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If any component of a final evaluation is not completed, a zero will be assigned for
that component and calculated into the final grade. Students are expected to comply
with all evaluation due dates. Late submissions will be recorded in the learning skills.
Departmental policy may include provision for a 10% late penalty.
LATE ASSIGNMENTS
Each department may assign up to a 10% late penalty on the value of any assignment.
In any multi-section course, the late penalty will be applied consistently in all
sections.
TESTS
It is a student’s responsibility to be at school to write all tests. If a student is absent
for a test or presentation, the teacher is to be notified before or on the day of the test
by a phone call to the school from a parent/guardian. It is preferable that arrangements
to write the test are made prior to the absence but if unavoidable (due to illness or
family emergency), arrangements should be made in consultation with the teacher as
soon as possible. Failure to notify the teacher may result in the student receiving a
zero.
STUDY WEEK/MORATORIUM
To facilitate student success during the completion of the final 30% of course
evaluations, schools will implement Study Week and Moratorium Week.
Study Week: during the second week prior to the first formal Exam Day, there should
be minimal excused absences from classes due to trips, athletics, and special events.
Principal approval must be sought for exemptions. Term evaluations will not be
scheduled beyond this week and all term work should be submitted by the end of this
week in order to allow students preparation time for focusing on their culminating
tasks.
Moratorium Week: during the week prior to the first formal Exam Day there will be
no trips, no athletics, and no productions. No term evaluations will occur during this
week.
PLEASE
DO
NOT
SCHEDULE
TRIPS,
VACATION
OR
APPOINTMENTS DURING STUDY/MORATORIUM WEEKS OR EXAM
WEEK.
DATE OF LAST SUBMISSION
The first day of "Moratorium Week" in each semester (five school days before the
first day of exams) will be the school-wide date of last submission for outstanding
assignments.
FINAL EVALUATIONS
Final Evaluations will be given during the last three or four weeks of the course.
Final Evaluations must be written at the scheduled time and place. All students are
expected to complete final evaluations. Missed Final Evaluations will result in a zero,
unless a doctor's certificate is received by the Vice-Principal. This policy applies to
both Final Evaluations and Final Examinations.
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PLEASE DO NOT SCHEDULE APPOINTMENTS, VACATION,
EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING OR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
DURING FINAL EVALUATIONS. THE SCHOOL WILL NOT BE ABLE
TO ACCOMMODATE REQUESTS TO MOVE FINAL EVALUATIONS
FOR NON-EMERGENCY SITUATIONS.
FINAL EXAMS
Regular classes are not held during examination days and teachers will be supervising
their own exams. If students require extra help from their teachers, they must make
arrangements directly with the individual teacher.
EXAMS AND INCLEMENT WEATHER
If the Guelph city buses or the Upper Grand District School Board (U.G.D.S.B.)
school buses are cancelled, the entire day's block of exams will be moved to the next
day. CJOY 1460 am radio and Magic 106.1 FM radio transmit all busing information
during inclement weather days. School bus information will also be posted on the
U.G.D.S.B. website at www.ugdsb.on.ca.
HONOUR SOCIETY
Students whose final average for all courses in a school year is 80% or better are
eligible for membership in The Guelph Collegiate Honour Society.
QUALIFICATION FOR CREDIT
To achieve a credit, a student must only have a passing mark (a minimum of 50%) but
must also demonstrate achievement of the expectations of the course and complete all
major assignments as defined by the course information sheets handed out during the
first week of classes. Students cannot earn more than one credit in the same course.
However, courses maybe taken more than once to upgrade marks.
AWARDS, PRIZES AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Recognition of student achievement is given at the Annual Commencement exercises,
at the Honour Society Luncheon in November, and at the Awards Assembly in June.
Further information is available upon request in the Guidance Office. Scholarships
are not to be confused with bursaries. Scholarships are awarded for academic valour.
Other criteria are considered for example outstanding leadership, community
volunteer and exceptional athletic ability. In-school scholarships are evaluated by the
scholarship committee. Students are encouraged to complete the scholarship
application form which is disseminated in early June. Out of school scholarships can
be applied for through scholarship.com
You can also have your parents check out their human resources at work since some
companies offer scholarships to their employee's children.
Bursaries are based on financial need. Remember that financial need is based on
parent's combined income. Often financial statements are required for bursary
application. The same process as for applying for out of school scholarships applies
to bursaries.
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STUDENT FEE
A student activity fee of $45 is collected by Student Senate at the start of the school
year. Grade 9 students pay $50 which includes their lock. Students who attend only
one semester will pay $25.
This fee will financially supplement extra-curricular activities and provide access to
school events, sports and clubs, a student card, a school yearbook and student
handbook. Financial assistance may be provided to support a student due to financial
hardship or circumstances. Please speak with your teacher directly or ask a
parent/guardian to contact a member of the administrative team.
If any family has three or more students attend G.C.V.I., the activity fee for the third
and subsequent student is $25. A fee of $5 will be charged to replace lost or stolen
student cards.
STUDENT PROGRAMS AND GUIDANCE
Counselling services are available to students through individual requests.
Appointment slips are located near the main desk in the Guidance Office. Students
may request to see a counsellor to discuss classroom progress, timetable changes,
educational plans, career choices, community involvement and personal problems,
Coop Application, Dual Credits and Applications.
SAFE SCHOOL DANCES AND SENATE SPONSORED ACTIVITES
It is expected that G.C.V.I. students who choose to attend dances and activities will
pledge to do so alcohol and drug free.
School dances and activities are an opportunity for students to socialize in a safe
supervised, and appropriate environment. Student behaviour must reflect Board
policies.
Dances and activities on school sites are from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. All students
attending the dance must arrive no later than 9:00 p.m., unless prior arrangements
have been made, in writing, with a Vice-Principal.
All school rules are in effect, including those pertaining to the use of drugs and/or
alcohol, prior to or during the dance/activity.
Dances are only for students currently registered in high school (this includes guests).
Students must show a current G.C.V.I. Student Card to be admitted to the
dance/activity.
Guests must be signed in prior to the dance/activity and accompanied by a G.C.V.I.
student (sponsor). Guests can be signed in up until the end of lunch on the day prior
to the day of the dance/activity. Guest must show a current photo ID from their high
school at the time of admittance to dance/activity. Guests will not be signed in at the
door and will not be admitted without their sponsor. Students are responsible for the
conduct of their guests. All student entry and exit will be through the Paisley Street,
main doors during the dance/activity.
There will be no student access to lockers during the dance/activity.
There will be a coat check room where students must place coats and backpacks/bags.
No food, drinks or gum in the Auditorium
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Students and guests are expected to treat all adults at the dance/activity
(administration, teachers, staff members and parents) with respect.
Selling, possession or being under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance
will result in immediate removal from the dance/activity, notification of the
parents/guardians, and other disciplinary action as determined by Board policy along
with possible legal consequences.
Failure to comply with the rules will result in removal from the dance/activity,
notification of parents/guardians, and other disciplinary action as determined by the
Board policy. The decision of administration, in conjunction with the police officers
working at the school function, is final. Entrance fees will not be refunded.
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
The staff of The Guelph Collegiate encourages all students to become involved in the
co-curricular activities offered by the school. Some eligibility rules apply to
participation in inter-school athletics and are established by OFSAA, CWOSSA and
District 10.
In all cases, the staff have the responsibility and the right to withdraw the privilege of
participating in co-curricular activities from students who are:
- not attending classes on a regular basis;
- who are not making a honest effort to be successful in courses;
- who are not submitting required assignments;
- who are discipline problems; etc.
Individual teachers, in co-operation with the staff advisor/coach, parent and a school
Administrator will determine appropriate action to be taken after consultation about
the situation.
OFSAA Code of Conduct for Spectators
- Cheer in a positive manner
- Respect official's decisions
- Do not interfere with competition
- Keep off the playing area
- Be courteous and respectful
Failure to comply with this code of behaviour may lead to ejection from an OFSAA
event. School consequences may also apply.
ELIGIBILITY TO PLAY VARSITY SPORTS
Students who have fewer than twenty-two (22) credits must be taking courses which
define them as full-time student under the Ministry of Education definition. Namely,
a student in a traditional school must be registered in a minimum of six (6) full day
school credit courses; in a semestered school, a student must be registered in a
minimum of three (3) full day school credit courses in the semester in which he/she
participates.
Students who have achieved twenty-two (22) credits must be taking four (4) nonsemestered full day school credit courses over the school year or two (2) full day
school credit courses in the semester in which he/she participates.
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CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
The extensive co-curricular program at The Guelph Collegiate provides
enrichment and growth opportunities beyond the classroom. The program is
presented by the Student Senate, councils and various school clubs and groups.
Participation is strongly encouraged for all G.C.V.I. students. Co-curricular
activities will run dependent upon the interest of students and the availability of
staff supervision.
INTEREST CLUB
SCHOOL TEAMS
Badminton
Spring (F-Jr.& Sr)
Music Council
Baseball
Fall (M)
Athletic Council
Peer Tutors
Basketball
Fall (F- Jr & Sr)
Auto Club
Physics Club
Chess Club
School Reach
Cricket
Fall/Spring (M)
Chamber Choir
Stage Crew
Concert Band
Student Senate
Cross Country
Running
Fall (M & F)
Dance Crew
Symphonic Band
Curling
Winter (M & F)
Debating Team
Town Hall
Field Hockey
Fall (F)
White Pine Book
Club
Football
Fall (M)
Golf
Fall (M & F)
Gael Force Band
(Jazz Band)
Science Olympics
Hockey
Winter (M & F)
DECA
Rugby
Gaels II
Environmental
Club
Softball
Spring (F)
Social Justice Club
Soccer
Fall (M-Jr & Sr)
Art Council
Math Competition
Adventure Club
Multicultural Club
Amplified
Drama Council
Drama Club
Safe Space
Alliance
Spring (M-Jr & Sr)
Winter (M-Jr & Sr)
Spring (M-Jr & Sr)
Spring (F)
Grad Committee
Spring (F-A & B)
Guitar Club
Swimming
Winter (M & F)
Improv Team
Tennis
Fall (M & F)
Track & Field
Spring (M & F)
Volleyball
Fall(M-Jr & Sr)
Ultimate Frisbee
Spring (Co-ed)
Winter (F-Fr & Sr)
Competitive/Recreational
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INTRAMURAL SPORTS
Intramurals are an excellent way to get involved in the life of your school. These
activities run for the entire year and take place for 30 minutes during lunch hour
in the gym. Be sure to check out the information on the TV or posted around the
school for information on the activities taking place. Bring your friends out and
be active over lunch.
ACTA NOSTRA
Acta Nostra is the name of the school yearbook. Using the majority of student
pre-registration fees, the Acta Nostra Staff produces the school yearbook. The
yearbook staff consists of students enrolled in the yearbook course.
ATHLETIC COUNCIL
This organization assists the Physical and Health Education Department in the
school’s athletic activities. It helps promote school spirit by organizing pep
rallies, mascot appearances, school clothing sales and our school/inter-school
dodge ball tournaments. In addition, Athletic Council is responsible for
organizing and running the Athletic Banquet, updating the athletics section of the
school website and recognizing our school athletes on the “Gaels in the News”
bulletin board. Any student in the school is welcome to join. Drop by your PHE
Department for more information.
DRAMA COUNCIL
Drama Council is responsible for producing all co-curricular drama programs.
Sears Drama Festival plays, major production, Improv, Haunted House,
Hallowe’en Dance, Stage Crew, Coffee House and other fun performance nights
are the main focus on the council’s activities. All students are invited to audition
for Drama Council productions or to work behind the scenes. Drama Council
Productions offer students the opportunity to use skills learned in the Dramatic
Arts program and serve as an intensive training ground for professional theatre.
CO-CURRICULAR MUSIC
There are several co-curricular music groups students can choose to join. The Jr.
Symphonic Band (non-competitive group) is open to all instrumental music
students in Gr. 9. The Sr. Symphonic Band (competitive group) is open to all
instrumental music students in Grades 10-12. The Gael Force Jazz Band
(competitive group) is open to instrumental music students in Grades 10-12. The
Glee CVI Show choir is open to all students in Grades 9-12 who love to sing.
The GCVI Chamber Choir (competitive group) is by audition, and is open to any
singers in Grades 9-12. All of these ensembles rehears weekly, and perform at
school assemblies, annual music concerts, as well as community events. The
competition groups also participate in several music festivals across the province,
and regularly attend the Canadian National Competition.
SAFE SPACE ALLIANCE
Safe Space Alliance meets every Wednesday at 11:45 in Room 213. We plan
events, share information and support each other. We are a safe space for all
students, particularly students who identify as queer or as allies.
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WEEKLY CALENDAR
Artwork created by Addi
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SEPTEMBER
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
2015
Day One Schedule
LABOUR DAY
SEMESTER 1 – TERM 1 – BEGINS
Day One Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
9
Day Two Schedule
Wednesday
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
33
SEPTEMBER
10
2015
Day Two Schedule
Thursday
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
11
Friday
Day One Schedule
GRADE 9 BBQ
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
12
Saturday
13
Notes:
34
Sunday
SEPTEMBER
14
Monday
EARLY DISMISSAL – 2:55 PM
2015
Day One Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
15
Day One Schedule
Tuesday
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
16
Wednesday
WELCOME BACK ASSEMBLIES - HONOUR ROLL & AWARDS
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
35
Day Two Schedule
SEPTEMBER
17
2015
Day Two Schedule
Thursday
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
18
Friday
GRADE 9 LINK
TRIP TO CHICOPEE
Day One Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
19
Saturday
20
Notes:
36
Sunday
SEPTEMBER
21
2015
Day One Schedule
Monday
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
22
Tuesday
PHOTO DAY
&
GRADE 9
INFORMATION NIGHT - AUD 7:00 PM
Day One Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
23
Day Two Schedule
Wednesday
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
37
SEPTEMBER
24
2015
Day Two Schedule
Thursday
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
25
Friday
UNIVERSITY INFO FAIR
IN TORONTO
Day One Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
26
Saturday – UNIV. FAIR
27
Notes:
38
Sunday – UNIV. FAIR
SEPTEMBER
28
2015
Monday
Day One Schedule
Tuesday
Day One Schedule
Wednesday
Day Two Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
29
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
30
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
39
OCTOBER
1
2015
Thursday
Day Two Schedule
Friday
Day One Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
2
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
3
Saturday
4
Notes:
40
Sunday
OCTOBER
5
Monday
EARLY DISMISSAL - 2:55 PM
2015
Day One Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
6
Tuesday
Day One Schedule
Wednesday
Day Two Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
7
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
41
OCTOBER
8
2015
Thursday
Day Two Schedule
Friday
Day One Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
9
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
10
Saturday
11
Notes:
42
Sunday
OCTOBER
HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY
2015
Day One Schedule
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
Day One Schedule
Wednesday
Day Two Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
14
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
43
OCTOBER
15
2015
Day Two Schedule
Thursday
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
16
Friday
INTERIM REPORTS TO STUDENTS
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
17
Saturday
18
Notes:
44
Sunday
Day One Schedule
OCTOBER
19
Monday
PHOTO RE-TAKE – AM ONLY
& ONTARIO INFO FAIR (COLLEGES)
2015
Day One Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
20
Tuesday
ONTARIO INFO FAIR(COLLEGES)
Day One Schedule
COLLEGE INFO FAIR-CONESTOGA
Day Two Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
21
Wednesday
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
45
OCTOBER
22
2015
Thursday
Day Two Schedule
Friday
Day One Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
23
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
24
Saturday
25
Notes:
46
Sunday
OCTOBER
26
2015
Monday
Day One Schedule
Tuesday
Day One Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
27
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
28
Wednesday
PARENT/TEACHER INTERVIEWS
- AUD 3:00-4:30 / 6:00-7:30 PM
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
47
Day Two Schedule
OCTOBER - NOVEMBER
29
Thursday
HALLOWE’EN DANCE – 7 PM
2015
Day Two Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
30
Day One Schedule
Friday
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
31
Saturday
HALLOWE’EN
1
Notes:
48
Sunday – CLOCKS SET BACK -2:00 AM
NOVEMBER
2
Monday
EARLY DISMISSAL – 2:55 PM
2015
Day One Schedule
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
3
Day One Schedule
Tuesday
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
4
Wednesday
GRADE 9 STUDENTS –
TAKE YOUR KID TO WORK
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
49
Day Two Schedule
NOVEMBER
5
2015
Day Two Schedule
Thursday
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
6
Friday
COMMENCEMENT – AUD – 7 PM
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
7
Saturday
8
Notes:
50
Sunday
Day One Schedule
NOVEMBER
9
2015
Day One Schedule
Monday
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
10
Tuesday
REMEMBRANCE DAY ASSEMBLY &
TERM 1 ENDS (CIVICS/CAREERS)
Day One Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
11
Wednesday
TERM 2 BEGINS (CIVICS/CAREERS)
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
51
Day Two Schedule
NOVEMBER
12
2015
Thursday
Day Two Schedule
Friday
Day One Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
13
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
14
Saturday
15
Notes:
52
Sunday
NOVEMBER
16
2015
Monday
Day One Schedule
Tuesday
Day One Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
17
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
18
Day Two Schedule
Wednesday
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
53
NOVEMBER
19
Thursday
2015
IB INFORMATION NIGHT - AUD - 7:00 PM
Day Two Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
20
Day One Schedule
Friday
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
21
Saturday
22
Notes:
54
Sunday
NOVEMBER
23
Monday
GRAD PHOTOS & MID-TERM
REPORT CARDS TO STUDENTS
2015
Day One Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
24
Tuesday
Day One Schedule
GRAD PHOTOS
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
25
Wednesday
Day Two Schedule
GRAD PHOTOS
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
55
NOVEMBER
26
Thursday
2015
Day Two Schedule
GRAD PHOTOS
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
27
Friday
28
Saturday
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY DAY
29
Notes:
56
Sunday
Day One Schedule
NOVEMBER - DECEMBER
30
2015
Day One Schedule
Monday
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
1
Day One Schedule
Tuesday
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
2
Day Two Schedule
Wednesday
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
57
DECEMBER
3
2015
Day Two Schedule
Thursday
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
4
Friday
IB PROGRAM - APPLICATIONS DUE
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
5
Saturday
6
Notes:
58
Sunday
Day One Schedule
DECEMBER
7
Monday
EARLY DISMISSAL - 2:55 PM
2015
Day One Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
8
Day One Schedule
Tuesday
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
9
Day Two Schedule
Wednesday
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
59
DECEMBER
10
2015
Day Two Schedule
Thursday
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
11
Friday
Day One Schedule
MY BLUEPRINT OPENS
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
12
Saturday
13
Notes:
60
Sunday
DECEMBER
14
2015
Monday
Day One Schedule
Tuesday
Day One Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
15
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
16
Day Two Schedule
Wednesday
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
61
DECEMBER
17
Thursday
2015
IB PROGRAM
- APPLICATION ASSESSMENT
Day Two Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
18
Friday
HOLIDAY ASSEMBLY – 2:00 PM
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
19
Saturday
20
Notes:
62
Sunday
Day One Schedule
DECEMBER
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
2015
Day One Schedule
WINTER BREAK
Day One Schedule
WINTER BREAK
Day Two Schedule
WINTER BREAK
63
DECEMBER
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
2015
Day Two Schedule
WINTER BREAK
Day One Schedule
WINTER BREAK
27
Notes:
64
Sunday
DECEMBER
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
2015
Day One Schedule
WINTER BREAK
Day One Schedule
WINTER BREAK
Day Two Schedule
WINTER BREAK
65
DECEMBER - JANUARY
31
Thursday
1
Friday
2
Saturday
2015/16
Day Two Schedule
WINTER BREAK
Day One Schedule
WINTER BREAK
3
Notes:
66
Sunday
JANUARY
4
Monday
SEMESTER 1 CLASSES RESUME
2016
Day One Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
5
Day One Schedule
Tuesday
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
6
Day Two Schedule
Wednesday
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
67
JANUARY
7
2016
Thursday
Day Two Schedule
Friday
Day One Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
8
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
9
Saturday
10
Notes:
68
Sunday
JANUARY
11
2016
Day One Schedule
Monday
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
12
Tuesday
GRADE 8 INFO NIGHT – 7 PM
Day One Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
13
Day Two Schedule
Wednesday
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
69
JANUARY
14
Thursday
2016
Day Two Schedule
STUDY WEEK
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
15
Friday
Day One Schedule
STUDY WEEK
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
16
Saturday
17
Notes:
70
Sunday
JANUARY
18
Monday
2016
Day One Schedule
STUDY WEEK
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
19
Tuesday
Day One Schedule
STUDY WEEKS
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
20
Wednesday
Day Two Schedule
STUDY WEEK
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
71
JANUARY
21
Thursday
2016
GRADE 9 EQAO MATH TEST &
FINAL DAY TO SUBMIT WORK
Day Two Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
22
Friday
Day One Schedule
GRADE 9 EQAO MATH TEST
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
23
Saturday
24
Notes:
72
Sunday
JANUARY
25
2016
Monday
Day One Schedule
Tuesday
Day One Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
26
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
27
Wednesday
GRADE 12 STUDY DAY
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
73
Day Two Schedule
JANUARY
28
Thursday
2016
Day Two Schedule
EXAM DAY 1
PERIOD 1 CLASSES
29
Friday
Day One Schedule
EXAM DAY 2
PERIOD 2 CLASSES
30
Saturday
31
Notes:
74
Sunday
FEBRUARY
1
Monday
2016
Day One Schedule
EXAM DAY 3
PERIOD 4 CLASSES
2
Tuesday
Day One Schedule
EXAM DAY 4
PERIOD 5 CLASSES
3
Wednesday
Day Two Schedule
EXAM DAY 5
75
FEBRUARY
4
Thursday
5
Friday
2016
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY DAY
SEMESTER 2 – TERM 1 BEGINS
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
6
Saturday
7
Notes:
76
Sunday
Day Two Schedule
Day One Schedule
FEBRUARY
8
Monday
EARLY DISMISSAL – 2:55 PM
2016
Day One Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
9
Day One Schedule
Tuesday
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
10
Day Two Schedule
Wednesday
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
77
FEBRUARY
11
Thursday
2016
Day Two Schedule
SEMI FORMAL DANCE
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
12
Friday
SEMESTER 1
FINAL REPORTS TO STUDENTS
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
13
Saturday
14
Notes:
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Sunday
Day One Schedule
FEBRUARY
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
2016
Day One Schedule
FAMILY DAY
Day One Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
17
Wednesday
GRADE 9 – 12 COURSE
CHOICES DUE
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
79
Day Two Schedule
FEBRUARY
18
2016
Day Two Schedule
Thursday
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
19
Friday
Day One Schedule
PHOTO RE-TAKE DAY
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
20
Saturday
21
Notes:
80
Sunday
FEBRUARY
22
2016
Monday
Day One Schedule
Tuesday
Day One Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
23
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
24
Wednesday
MY BLUEPRINT CLOSES
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
81
Day Two Schedule
FEBRUARY
25
2016
Thursday
Day Two Schedule
Friday
Day One Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
26
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
27
Saturday
28
Notes:
82
Sunday
FEBRUARY - MARCH
29
2016
Monday
Day One Schedule
Tuesday
Day One Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
1
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
2
Day Two Schedule
Wednesday
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
83
MARCH
3
2016
Thursday
Day Two Schedule
Friday
Day One Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
4
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
5
Saturday
6
Notes:
84
Sunday
MARCH
7
Monday
EARLY DISMISSAL – 2:55 PM &
INTERIM REPORTS TO STUDENTS
2016
Day One Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
8
Day One Schedule
Tuesday
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
9
Day Two Schedule
Wednesday
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
85
MARCH
10
2016
Day Two Schedule
Thursday
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
11
Day One Schedule
Friday
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
12
Saturday
13
Notes:
86
Sunday-CLOCKS TO AHEAD-2 AM
MARCH
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
2016
Day One Schedule
SPRING BREAK
Day One Schedule
SPRING BREAK
Day Two Schedule
SPRING BREAK
87
MARCH
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
2016
Day Two Schedule
SPRING BREAK
Day One Schedule
SPRING BREAK
20
Notes:
88
Sunday
MARCH
21
Monday
GRAD PHOTO RE-TAKES
2016
Day One Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
22
Tuesday
GRAD PHOTO RE-TAKES
Day One Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
23
Wednesday
PARENT/TEACHER INTERVIEWS - AUD 3:004:30 / 6:00-7:30 PM & GRAD PHOTO RE-TAKES
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
89
Day Two Schedule
MARCH
24
Thursday
2016
GRAD PHOTO RE-TAKES
Day Two Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
25
Friday
Day One Schedule
GOOD FRIDAY
26
27
Notes:
90
Sunday - EASTER
MARCH
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
EASTER MONDAY
2016
Day One Schedule
Day One Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
30
Day Two Schedule
Wednesday
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
91
MARCH - APRIL
31
Thursday
2016
GRADE 10 LITERACY TEST (OSSLT)
Day Two Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
1
Day One Schedule
Friday
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
2
Saturday
3
Notes:
92
Sunday
APRIL
4
Monday
2016
EARLY DISMISSAL – 2:55 PM
Day One Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
5
Day One Schedule
Tuesday
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
6
Day Two Schedule
Wednesday
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
93
APRIL
7
2016
Thursday
Day Two Schedule
Friday
Day One Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
8
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
9
Saturday
10
Notes:
94
Sunday
APRIL
11
2016
Monday
Day One Schedule
Tuesday
Day One Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
12
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
13
Day Two Schedule
Wednesday
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
95
APRIL
14
2016
Thursday
Day Two Schedule
Friday
Day One Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
15
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
16
Saturday
17
Notes:
96
Sunday
APRIL
18
2016
Monday
TERM 1 ENDS (CIVICS & CAREERS)
Tuesday
TERM 2 BEGINS (CIVICS & CAREERS)
Day One Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
19
Day One Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
20
Day Two Schedule
Wednesday
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
97
APRIL
21
2016
Thursday
Day Two Schedule
Friday
Day One Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
22
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
23
Saturday
24
Notes:
98
Sunday
APRIL
25
2016
Monday
Day One Schedule
Tuesday
Day One Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
26
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
27
Day Two Schedule
Wednesday
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
99
APRIL - MAY
28
2016
Thursday
Day Two Schedule
Friday
Day One Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
29
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
30
Saturday
1
Notes:
100
Sunday
MAY
2
Monday
2016
MID-TERM REPORTS TO STUDENTS
EARLY DISMISSAL - 2:55 PM
Day One Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
3
Day One Schedule
Tuesday
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
4
Day Two Schedule
Wednesday
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
101
MAY
5
2016
Thursday
Day Two Schedule
Friday
Day One Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
6
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
7
Saturday
8
Notes:
102
Sunday
MAY
9
2016
Monday
Day One Schedule
Tuesday
Day One Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
10
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
11
Day Two Schedule
Wednesday
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
103
MAY
12
2016
Thursday
Day Two Schedule
Friday
Day One Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
13
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
14
Saturday
15
Notes:
104
Sunday
MAY
16
2016
Monday
Day One Schedule
Tuesday
Day One Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
17
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
18
Day Two Schedule
Wednesday
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
105
MAY
19
2016
Thursday
Day Two Schedule
Friday
Day One Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
20
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
21
Saturday
22
Notes:
106
Sunday
MAY
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
2016
Day One Schedule
VICTORIA DAY
Day One Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
25
Day Two Schedule
Wednesday
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
107
MAY
26
2016
Thursday
Day Two Schedule
Friday
Day One Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
27
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
28
Saturday
29
Notes:
108
Sunday
MAY - JUNE
30
2016
Monday
Day One Schedule
Tuesday
Day One Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
31
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
1
Day Two Schedule
Wednesday
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
109
JUNE
2
Thursday
2016
JR & SR AWARDS ASSEMBLY
Day Two Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
3
Day One Schedule
Friday
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
4
Saturday
5
Notes:
110
Sunday
JUNE
6
Monday
2016
EARLY DISSMISSAL - 2:55 PM
Day One Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
7
Tuesday
Day One Schedule
STUDY WEEK
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
8
Wednesday
Day Two Schedule
STUDY WEEK
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
111
JUNE
9
Thursday
2016
Day Two Schedule
STUDY WEEK
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
10
Friday
Day One Schedule
STUDY WEEK
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
11
Saturday
12
Notes:
112
Sunday
JUNE
13
2016
Monday
LOCKER CLEANOUT, STUDY WEEK
&GRADE 9 EQAO MATH TEST
Day One Schedule
Tuesday
FINAL DAY TO SUBMIT WORK &
GRADE 9 EQAO MATH TEST
Day One Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
14
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
15
Day Two Schedule
Wednesday
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
113
JUNE
16
2016
Thursday
Day Two Schedule
Friday
Day One Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 5
Pd 4
17
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
18
Saturday
19
Notes:
114
Sunday
JUNE
20
Monday
2016
GRADE 12 STUDY DAY
Day One Schedule
Pd 1
Pd 2
Pd 4
Pd 5
21
Tuesday
Day One Schedule
EXAM DAY 1
PERIOD 1 CLASSES
22
Wednesday
Day Two Schedule
EXAM DAY 2
PERIOD 2 CLASSES
115
JUNE
23
Thursday
2016
Day Two Schedule
EXAM DAY 3
PERIOD 4 CLASSES
24
Friday
Day One Schedule
EXAM DAY 4
PERIOD 5 CLASSES
25
Saturday
26
Notes:
116
Sunday
JUNE
27
Monday
28
Tuesday
29
Wednesday
2016
Day One Schedule
EXAM DAY 5
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY DAY
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY DAY
117
Day One Schedule
Day Two Schedule
NOTES
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118
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Measures and Conversions
Length
Metric
1 millimetre (mm)
1 centimetre (cm)
1 metre (m)
1 kilometre (km)
Imperial
1 inch (in) or (")
1 foot (ft) or (')
1 yard (yd)
1 mile
1 int nautical mile
Imperial
0.03937 in
0.3937 in
1.0936 yd
0.6214 mile

10 mm
100 cm
1000 m
Metric
2.54 cm
0.3048 m
0.9144 m
1.6093 km
1.853 km

12 in
3 ft
1760 yd
2025.4
Area
Metric
2
Imperial

2
1 sq cm (cm )
100 mm
1 sq m (m2)
1 hectare (ha)
10,000 cm2
1 sq km (km2)
Imperial
0.1550 in2
1.1960 yd2
2.4711 acres
10,000 m2
100 ha
0.3861 mile 2
Metric

2
6.4516 cm2
1 sq inch (in )
1 sq foot (ft2)
144 in2
0.0929 m2
1 sq yard (yd2)
1 acre
9ft2
0.8361 m2
4840 yd2
640 acres
4046.9 m2
1 sq mile (mile 2)
2.59 km2
Temperatures
0
0
0
C = [( 0F - 32)x 5]/9
F = (9 x C + 32)/5
120
Volume / Capacity
Metric

3
Imperial
0.0610 in3
1 cu cm (cm )
1 cu decimeter (dm3)
1,000 cm3
0.0353 ft3
1 cu metre (m3)
1 litre (l)
1 hectolitre (hl)
1,000 dm3
1.3080 yd3
1.76 pt
21.997 gal
Imperial
1 dm3
100 l

3
Metric
15.387 cm3
1 cu inch (in )
1 cu foot (ft3)
1 fluid ounce (fl oz)
1 pint (pt)
1 gallon (gal)
1,728 in3
USA measure
1 fluid ounce
1 pint (16 fl oz)
1 gallon

1.0408 UK fl oz
0.8327 UK pt
0.8327 UK gal
12 fl oz
8 pt
0.0283 m3
28.413 ml
0.5683 l
4.5461 l
Metric
29.574 ml
0.4731 l
3.7854 l
Mass
Metric
1 milligram (mg)
1 gram (g)
1 kilogram (kg)
1 tonne (t)
Imperial
1 ounce (oz)
1 pound (lb)
1 stone
1 hundredweight (cwt)
1 long ton (UK)

1,000 mg
1, 000 g
1,000 kg

437.5 grain
16 oz
14 lb
112 lb
20 cwt
121
Imperial
0.0154 grain
0.0353 oz
2.2046 lb
0.9842 ton
Metric
28.35 g
0.4536 kg
6.3503 kg
50.802 kg
1.016 t
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