Discipline
Students are expected to comply with the rules of the
school and the expectations of their teachers. These
rules and expectations are based on respect for self and
others. All students are expected to contribute to a
positive school environment.
The school policy at Queen of Heaven regarding
inappropriate behaviour is as follows:
- discussion with student, consequence
- Blue Discipline Sheet – inform parent of incident
- teacher contact with parents if behaviour persists
- repeated infractions will be referred to the
Principal/Vice-Principal. Parents will be contacted.
- Serious and repeated inappropriate behaviour will
lead to suspension from school and/or loss of
privileges.
The Catholic Code of Conduct is followed by all
schools in Dufferin-Peel.
Respect for Property
The school building, contents (desks, texts, library
books, gym equipment etc.) and grounds deserve the
same respect as one’s personal property. Students
should not bring valuables or other forms of private
property to school.
If a student vandalizes school property or loses
school materials, they will be subject to making
restitution for the cost of repair or replacement.
Respect for Peers
Students are expected to show respect for the rights of
others at all times. Physical and/or verbal harassment
i.e. bullying will not be tolerated. The absence of the
above behaviour entitles each student the right to an
education free of fear and discrimination. Students
who are being harassed are encouraged to seek
assistance from a Teacher, the Vice-Principal or the
Principal.
Textbooks
Textbooks are supplied to all students. Each student is
responsible for returning all school materials at the end
of the school year. Replacement and/or repair costs are
charged for lost or damaged books.
Gym Clothing
There is an expectation that students wear appropriate
clothing for physical education classes including
running shoes. Hygiene, safety and participation
indicate that appropriate gym attire and shoes be worn.
Telephones
With teacher permission, students can use the office
phone to call home/parent/guardian. Privilege is not to
be abused. Students are requested not to bring cell
phones/pagers to school.
Lost & Found
While the school cannot assume responsibility for lost
articles, every effort will be made to help students find
misplaced items. Queen of Heaven School has a Lost
& Found box/table located in the front foyer. Students,
parents and guardians are encouraged to check for lost
items. Parents are encouraged to label items, especially
winter boots, gloves, hats and sports equipment. Due
to the concern, which results from their loss or
damage, it is requested that expensive items (jewellery,
Walkmans, Gameboys, etc) not be brought to school.
Student Dress
It is expected that all students will dress in clean, neat
and practical clothing. Students who wear T-Shirts
with slogans and symbols are asked to be mindful of
what is written on them and to ensure they are
appropriate for a Catholic School environment.
All students are expected to dress appropriately for the
weather conditions. Often children’s clothing becomes
wet from playing in the snow. Snowpants or keeping a
change of pants, socks and gloves at school would be
very beneficial, especially if no one is home during the
day and/or parents work far from the school. Dry
footwear must be worn at all times in the school.
Please ensure your child has both indoor & outdoor
footwear.
Computers & the Internet
The Dufferin-Peel C. D. S. B has developed computer
and Internet guidelines.
Information regarding
guidelines is attached to the agreement. Please read,
sign and return forms if you are prepared to adhere to
them.
Students who violate the agreement will lose their
computer privileges.
Listed below are several of the rules.
•The student must not try to obtain system privileges
to which they are not entitled.
•The student must not introduce disks or programs that
contain viruses.
•The student must not exploit any gaps in security.
•The student must not seek or send images, sounds, or
messages that may be obscene, offensive, harassing
or inappropriate.
•The student will not assist others in breaking rules.
Visitors To The School
In the interest of safety, we must know who is in the
school or on the grounds at all times. All visitors to
the school, parents and babysitters included, are asked
to use the front doors and must report to the office
when picking up students during the day. All visitors
are required to wear identification badges that are
available at the office. Visiting classrooms during
quality teaching time disrupts programming. Parents
should not attempt to visit their child’s teacher during
class time. When picking up your child for an
appointment, please wait at the front office and we will
call them down.
Volunteers
Volunteers enrich the lives of all our students, help
staff and the office. Volunteers organize Special Event
days; help with Kiss & Ride, All Star Reading, Class
Trips and much more. All volunteers must have a
Criminal Reference Check.
Fire Drills
The Fire Code requires that in schools
attended by children, total evacuation
fire drills are required to be held in each
of the Fall and Spring school terms.
Emergency Evacuation
Should Queen of Heaven school become unsuitable for
occupation, the school has an emergency evacuation
plan worked out under the guidelines of the school
board and in conjunction with our community. If a
decision to evacuate is made, our designated location
is St. Paul Secondary School.
The evacuation plan would be put into practice only in
extreme emergencies.
Lockdown Procedure
It is the policy of the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District
School Board that no individual shall be permitted to
remain in schools while in possession of an article or
replica designed as, used as, or intended for use as a
weapon.
Queen of Heaven will conduct a
“LOCKDOWN PROCEDURE” drill, during the first
term of the school year. Parents will be informed as to
the date of such a procedure.
2012 - 2013
Queen of Heaven
School
1198 Alexandra Avenue,
Mississsauga, Ontario, L5E 2A5
Phone: (905) 278-9771
Fax: 905) 8
SCHOOL INFORMATION BROCHURE
“Together in Faith & Learning”
Principal:
Mrs. A.M. Slak
Vice-Principal:
Mrs. C. Sforza
Head Secretary:
Mrs. D. Crook
Trustee:
Mr. Mario Pascuci
905-302-3096
Superintendent:
Mr. Charles Blanchard
905-890-0708
School Hours:
Grades JK - 8
Recess a.m.
Lunch
Recess p.m.
Dismissal
8:30 - 3:00
10:35 - 10:50
11:30 - 12:30
2:00 – 2:15
3:00
2012 - 2013
School Year Calendar
September 4, 2012
June 28, 2013
First day of class
Last day of class
School Holidays
Every Saturday and Sunday
September 3, 2012 - Labour Day
October 8, 2012 - Thanksgiving Day
December 24, 2012 – January 4, 2013 Christmas Break
Monday, February 18, 2013 – Family Day
March 11 to March 15, 2013 - Winter Break
March 29, 2013 - Good Friday
April 1, 2013 - Easter Monday
May 20, 2013 - Victoria Day
Professional Development Days
Friday, September 14, 2012 - Principals’ Day: Reorganization/Faith Development/Prov. Priorities
Friday, November 16, 2012 - Provincial Priorities
and Faith Development
Monday, January 21, 2013 – Term 1 Assessment and
Evaluation of Pupil Progress
Friday, February 8, 2013 – Reporting to Parents on
Evaluation of Pupil’s Progress
Monday, May 13, 2013 – Provincial Priorities and
Faith Development
Friday, June 7, 2013 - Term 2 Assessment and
Evaluation of Pupil Progress
Reporting to Parents
Progress Report: Thursday, November 8 (evening)
Term 1: Thursday, February 7, (evening)
Friday, February 8, 2013
St. Domenic Parish
Cawthra Rd,
Mississauga. (905) 278-7762
Email
Pastor: Fr. Phil Jones
Pa Assoc. Pastor: Fr. Noel Whelan
Weekend Masses Sat. 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 8:30 & 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m.
We extend an open invitation to the community to join
us at our masses and liturgical celebrations.
We support the priests in preparing students for:
First Reconciliation
Grade 2
First Eucharist
Grade 2
Confirmation
Grade 8
Sacramental dates will be announced in school
newsletters and St. Josephine Bakhita Parish Bulletins.
Pupil Absence
If your child is going to be absent, please notify the
school by telephoning (905) 278-9771 before 8:30
a.m. or by sending a note.
24-Hour Attendance Phone Line
905 – 278-9771
Provide: Date, child’s name, grade,
teacher, reason, and return date.
Illness
Children who come to school are expected to
participate fully in the school programme. This
includes taking recess breaks with the class. The recess
break is vital for younger children and fresh air is not
likely to worsen a mild cold, if the child is dressed
properly. If the cold or illness is severe, we
respectfully suggest that the child not be sent to
school. A note from the family doctor should be
presented for any medical reason a child needs to
remain indoors. In the event of severe inclement
weather conditions, all children are kept inside.
Medication
Parents are responsible for ensuring that all medication
and forms are updated annually. The student reports to
the office at the required time(s).
EPI Pen
For allergies where an EPI Pen is required, we ask the
student keep it in a fanny pack to be worn at all times
to ensure immediate treatment if the need should arise.
Though students are requested to eat snacks indoors,
bees and wasps still pose a problem in the Fall/Spring.
Early Arrival
Students must remain outside of the school building
until 8:30am. Students arriving prior to this time
should go to the area where their class assembles for
entry. In case of inclement weather teachers on duty
will advise the students where to wait inside the
building.
Kiss and Ride
Interested in helping with the Kiss & Ride Lane?
Please, contact the office.
Kiss N’Ride Drop-Off & Pick-Up
Parking Lot is closed to All Parents at:
- 8:15-8:30 & 3:00-3:15
- EXCEPTION: Handicap Permits
- Supervision begins at 8:15-8:30
- No Parked cars in Kiss N’Ride Lane
- CARS TO CIRCLE AROUND
WATCH FOR STUDENTS
To ensure the safety of all students,
parents are reminded that parking in
the Kiss /Ride is illegal.
Leaving School Grounds
Children who must leave before dismissal time may do
so ONLY with contact from a parent. Parents are
requested to provide the office with a note if the child
is to leave the school early. Students must sign-out and
sign-in at the office when returning.
After School Services
Students whose dismissal time is delayed due to
remedial work, completion of assignments, discipline,
and extracurricular activities will be given a full day’s
notice so that parents can arrange alternate
transportation.
Bus Transportation
Transportation is provided for students who reside
more than the following distances by road, path or
walkway from the school they are eligible to attend.
Dufferin-Peel
Kindergarten – Grade 1
1.0 km
Grade 2 – 4
1.6 km
Grade 5 & 6
2.0 km
Grade 7 & 8
2.0 km
Secondary
4.8 km
By October, when it has been established that there is
space on a full size bus, students who do not meet the
eligibility requirements may apply for a seat in
accordance with the “Courtesy Seat “Fill up the bus
policy.”
Students who travel to school by bus must adhere to
the rules for their own safety.
Students shall:
• remain seated at all times when the bus is in motion.
• keep all body parts inside the bus.
• obey bus driver’s instructions
• avoid excess noise and rowdiness that may distract
the driver and thus endanger all students on the bus.
• refrain from throwing objects out of the window
• be prepared to pay for any deliberate damage to the
bus and/or its equipment and furnishings.
• All students who receive a “Bus Discipline Form”
from the school bus driver will have a meeting with
the Principal or Vice-Principal.
Cancellation of School Buses
If school buses cannot run safely due to poor weather
conditions in the morning or the threat of worsening
conditions later in the school day an announcement is
made over the following radio stations:
CFRB1010,CFTR680,CBC740,CHUM1050,FAN590,
CHFI98.1,CFNY102,Q107,CISS92.5,CHIN,CJMR132
0,CHAY,CIAO530,DC103FM,CKFM99.9
“All Dufferin-Peel Buses Are Cancelled”
If transportation is cancelled in the morning
transportation will not be provided at noon or in the
afternoon-even if weather conditions improve.
Sometimes parents struggle to get their children to the
school when buses are cancelled only to be faced with
the impossible task of getting the children home if
conditions get worse during the day. Children who are
not at school due to bus cancellations are not
considered absent on the attendance register.
Dufferin-Peel Transportation
905 - 890-0614
Catholic School Council
School Council is an elected body that represents the
parents and works collaboratively with school/
community/parish in advising the principal and/or
board on educational related matters. All parents/
guardians are welcome to attend meetings and/or join.
Agendas
The Queen of Heaven Agenda is an important tool to
help
students
develop
organizational,
time
management, and study skills. It also serves as a
communication piece between the school and home.
A more detailed outline of Queen of Heaven’s
School policies & procedures are printed in each
Student Agenda.
Newsletters are available on school web-site.
Interested in becoming a Student Monitor from
11:30 – 12:30 p.m., please contact the office.