2015–2016 GCVI STUDENT HANDBOOK Artwork created by Bhawna HANDBOOK BELONGS TO: NAME: __________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________________________ EMAIL: _________________________________ TELEPHONE: ___________________________ PERSONAL TIMETABLE DAY 1 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 SEMESTER 1 TERM 1 SEMESTER 2 TERM 2 TERM 1 TERM 2 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 ________________________________________________________________ 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. 2 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: - 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. 3 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. 4 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 5 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: • to be treated with dignity and respect • to be provided with activities that are success oriented and build on individual strengths • to receive a quality education Parents Rights Include: • to be treated with dignity and respect • to be heard and to have concerns addressed • to communicate with the school Staff Rights Include: • to be treated with dignity and respect • to have a safe working environment • 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: • respect and comply with all applicable federal, provincial and municipal laws; • demonstrate honesty and integrity • respect differences in people, their ideas and opinions; • treat one another with dignity and respect at all times, and especially where there is disagreement; • respect and treat others fairly, regardless of their race ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability; • respect the rights of others • show proper care and regard for school property and the property of others; • take appropriate measures to help those in need; • respect all members of the school community, especially persons who are in a position of authority; • respect the needs of others to work in an environment that is conducive to learning and teaching; • not swear at a teacher or at another person in authority ; and • seek school staff assistance, if necessary, to resolve conflict peacefully. 6 B) Safety All members of the school community must not: • 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. • • • • 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. • commit sexual assault; • traffic in weapons or illegal drugs; • be in possession of any weapon including, but not limited to, firearms; • use any object to threaten or intimidate another person; • cause injury to any person with an object • be in possession of, or under the influence of, or provide others with, alcohol or illegal drugs • inflict, or encourage others to inflict, bodily harm on another person; • 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 7 STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES All students will: • be treated with respect and dignity by all school and board staff; • accept responsibility for their personal actions; • demonstrate respect for self, and others, and for those in authority; • fulfil expected academic obligations • come to school punctually each day, prepared and willing to learn; • obey the rules of the school, on school buses, and at other sites during school activities, • dress appropriately in accordance with Board’s and the School’s policies regarding appropriate dress; • use respectful language, free from profanity; • work cooperatively with staff and other students; • be honest in their academic work (refrain from plagiarism, cheating, etc.); • use free time responsibly; and • refrain from bringing anything to school that compromises the safety of others. STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES The Principal will: • 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; • hold those under their authority accountable for their actions and behaviour; • empower students to be positive leaders in their school and community, and • communicate meaningfully and on a regular basis with all members of the school’s community; and • 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: • maintain order in the school; • serve as role models; • maintain consistent standards of behaviour for all students; • help students work to fulfill their potential, develop self-worth, and prepare them for the full responsibilities of citizenship; • communicate regularly and meaningfully with parents/guardians • demonstrate respect for all students, staff, parents, volunteers, and members of the school community; and • empower students to be positive leaders in their school and community. 8 PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES Parents play an important role in the education of their children and can fulfill this responsibility by: • demonstrating respect for all students, staff, volunteers and members of the school community; • showing an active interest in their child’s school work and progress; • communicating regularly with their child’s school; • assisting staff in dealing with disciplinary issues involving their child; • helping their child be neat, dress appropriately, be well rested and prepare and ready to learn; • ensuring that their child attends school regularly and on time; • promptly reporting their child’s absence or late arrival; • 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 • 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: • No backless, strapless, or low-cut clothing • No tight muscle shirts • No midriff showing, i.e. bottom of shirt must be ‘tuckable” in pants. • No see-through clothing • Shorts and skirts must be at a respectable length Clothing must be respectful and be free of: • Symbols or images of hate, violence, death, abuse or weapons • Gang membership articles or paraphernalia • Symbols or images portraying alcohol, cigarettes or drug use • Obscene words, images or symbols • Political, racial or sexual statements Clothing must be safe: • No bare feet, footwear must be worn at all times • Appropriate safe clothing for identified courses, i.e. physical education, science courses and technology. Additional Comments: • Hats may be worn in the classroom at the teacher’s discretion • Any staff member who is uncomfortable with a certain type of dress may speak with the student or have an administrator do the same. • Any student who is uncomfortable with a certain type of dress may speak with a staff member or an administrator 9 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 • Student Success and Character Development strategies and programs; • providing students with the opportunity to learn life skills such as conflict resolution, anger management and communication skills; • utilizing models based on the concepts of peer mediation and/or peer counselling; • documenting incidents requiring disciplinary measures, and applying the mitigating factors; • being sensitive to unique circumstances which may affect student behaviour; • ensuring that contact with the parent(s)/guardian(s) of students, under the age of eighteen, is made early in the disciplinary process; • maintaining contact with the parent(s)/guardian(s) and involving them in a plan to improve the behaviour until the behaviour is acceptable. 10 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: • student age • frequency of incidents • nature and severity of incidents • student exceptionalities • extenuating circumstances • 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: • utilize a progressive discipline approach; • utilize Student Success or Character Development strategies and programs; • provide students with the opportunity to learn skills such as conflict resolution, anger management and communication skills; • utilize models such as those based on the concepts of peer mediation and/or peer counselling; • document incidents requiring disciplinary measures, and apply the mitigating factors to be sensitive to unique circumstances which may affect student behaviour; • 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 • 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) 11 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. • the pupil does not have the ability to control his or her behaviour; • the pupil does not have the ability to understand the foreseeable consequences of his or her behaviour; • 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: • 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 12 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. 2. 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. 5. 13 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. 14 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. 15 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. 16 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. 17 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. 18 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. 19 (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. 20 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. 21 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. 22 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). 23 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. 24 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. 25 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. 26 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 27 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. 28 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 29 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. 30 31 WEEKLY CALENDAR Artwork created by Addi 32 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: 78 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 ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ 118 NOTES ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ 119 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 Proud of Our Past ...Confident in Our Future