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HANDBOOK
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A MESSAGE FROM ADMINISTRATION
Holy Cross Catholic Academy has had a long standing reputation for academic excellence and school spirit. As a Principal, I am
blessed to be a member of an outstanding faculty of teachers who strive to help students to be successful in everything they do. In this
school we develop young men and women with a sense of morality and spirituality grounded in our Catholic faith. We encourage our
students to excel in everything they do, but to also be caring and compassionate for the less fortunate in society. We respect our students
to live up to the expectations of a Catholic graduate in doing so become leaders within our communities and our faith.
L. Rotino, Principal
MESSAGE FROM CHAPLAINCY
Greetings to all new and returning students. The members of the Chaplaincy team look forward to meeting you, through the various school
activities during the school year.
As we return from holidays, we are faced with the challenges, hopes and dreams of a new academic year. We in Chaplaincy wish you well in
all of your upcoming endeavors. We encourage you to embrace our Catholic faith and to turn to it consistently and constantly in the year
ahead, as you respond to the many challenges of this new school year. May your personal faith and the communal faith of our school
community, always provide each of you with the strength, comfort and will to respond to such challenges, wisely, lovingly and in the spirit of
true Christian empathy. God Bless.
Mr. Battilana Mrs. S. Bruno Mr. Mark Mignella
MESSAGE FROM SCHOOL COUNCIL
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the Holy Cross families, administration, teachers and support staff for all their support
this year. For those who will be moving on, we ask God to bless you and we wish you the best of luck. We look forward to celebrating
our next annual “Sharing the Night” evening, which will take place on Friday, November 4, 2005 at Primavera Banquet Hall. The
following will be the 2005/06 School council meeting dates: September 21, 2005 (election night), October 19, 2005, December 14,
2005, February 15, 2006, April 19, 2006 and June 7, 2006.
We would also like to take this opportunity to thank Ben Iammatteo who has served on Holy Cross School Council for many years. Best
wishes as he moves on.
We would like to congratulate all the GRADS this year. May God continue to guide them wherever they go and whatever they do. On
behalf of the School Council, we would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a safe and blessed summer.
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STUDENT COUNCIL 2005 -2006
Danielle Mazzulli
Julia Villani
Krizia Fedele
Amanda Morra
Stefanie Fortunato
Diana Colavecchia
Krysta Mohammed,
Liza Baoukian
Grade 10 Representatives Andrew Laporta,
Domenic Pellegrino
Grade 11 Representatives Alyssa Fenuta,
Amanda Paravani
Grade 12 Representatives Vanessa Vogan,
Sarah Greco
President
Vice-President
Treasurer
Secretary
Student Liaison
Public Relations
Equity Officers
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DAILY SCHEDULE
2005-2006
Period 3/4 flip on a Day 1/2 Rotation
Regular Day Schedule
TIME:
8:15
Warning Bell
8:25
Prayer/Anthem
8:27—9:41
Period 1
9:41—9:46
Announcements—only for A.M.
9:46—9:51
Travel Time
9:51—11:05
Period 2
11:05—11:10
Travel Time
11-10—11:50
Period 3A ) Period 3, 40 Min. Lunch; 80 min. class
11:50—12:30
Period 3B )
12-30—1:10
Period 3C )
1:10—1:15
Travel Time
1:15—2:27
Period 4
2:27—2:30
Closing Prayer/Announcements
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HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC ACADEMY AFFILIATES
PARISHES
100 Bainbridge Ave., Woodbridge
L4L 3Y1 - (905) 851 -3600
St. Peter Catholic Church
Father Claudio Moser
8500 Islington Ave., Woodbridge
L4L 1X4 - (905) 851 -2661
St. Margaret Mary Church
Father Eugene Filice
FAMILY OF SCHOOLS
PRINCIPAL
Our Lady of Fatima
San Marco
St. Angela Merici
191 Crofters Road, Woodbridge
L4L 7G3 - (905) 856 -1666
Paul Murphy
250 Coronation Drive, Woodbridge
L4L 6H3 - (905) 850 -2230
Tony DiFlorio
8881 Martin Grove Rd., Woodbridge
L4H 1C3 —(905) 856 -4996
Classford Johnson
St. Catherine of Siena 80 Terra Road, Woodbridge
L4L 3J5 (905) 851 8162
St. Clement
40 Bainbridge Ave., Woodbridge
L4L 3Y1
(905) 851 5910
St. Margaret Mary
30 Margaret Mary Road, Woodbridge
L4L 2W8 - (905) 851 -3935
Jo Ann Dawson
Joseph Cordi
120 Andrew Park Cres., Woodbridge
L4L 1G2 - (905) 851 -2871
St. Peter
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The Holy Cross
The spirit of Holy Cross is symbolized by a large crucifix blessed by Pope John Paul II at Downsview on Saturday, September 15, 1984. Mr.
John Zupancic, former Director of Education, donated this crucifix which holds a place of distinction in our school. The feast of the Holy
Cross is celebrated in the month of September.
Prayer for Holy Cross Catholic Academy
God of love, you sent us your son Jesus to teach us how to live so that we can deepen our relationship with others and ultimately you.
Help us to have the wisdom to learn from your son’s sacrifice. May the symbol of the cross inspire us to have the same love and
compassion that allowed your Son to make the ultimate sacrifice for us. Give us the courage to carry our own crosses, to bear our own
pain and sufferings with humility and strength. Help us to create a school community that is welcoming to all, committed to service, and
ever faithful to your word. Amen.
May, 2005
Mission of Holy Cross Catholic Academy
Holy Cross Catholic Academy is a learning community committed to faith and education. As such, we will strive to foster
and nurture each student's potential to achieve individual high standards while maintaining respect for self and others.
Student learning will be assessed and evaluated through his/her programs of study. We commit to support each student
by maintaining a high level of excellence through collaboration with home, church and community.
An Historical Overview
Holy Cross Catholic High School was established in September 1986 to serve West Woodbridge. The school offered instruction in grades 7 to
9 when it first opened and added a new grade each successive year. The first graduation of students from Holy Cross Catholic High School
occurred in 1990. While the present building was under construction, the school operated out of what is now San Marco Elementary School.
Staff and students entered the existing building in September 1989. His Grace Robert Clune blessed the building May 2, 1990. Holy Cross
celebrated its tenth anniversary on September, 1996. Holy Cross CatholicAcademy began its first year in September, 1998.
The Feast of the Triumph of the Cross
The Feast of the Triumph of the Cross is celebrated every year on September 14. According to tradition, the Empress Helena discovered
the Lord’s Cross in Jerusalem on September 14, 320. Parts of the wood of the cross were sent to the major cities of Christendom, where
they were put on display, every September 14, as part of this special feast. As members of a community named in honour of Christ’s
victory over death on the cross, we at Holy Cross Catholic Academy reflect on the cross (and on this feast day in particular) as a symbol
of our own redemption and on the salvation that is ours in making Jesus our Lord. As an expression of our connection to the Cross and
this special feast day, crosses will give them cause to reflect on how each of us is called, as individuals and as community, to follow our
Lord.
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OBJECTIVES, AND EXPECTATIONS
OBJECTIVES:
!To build a professional learning community with a focus on student success through assessment/evaluation techniques and school
achievement data.
!To
continue to develop initiatives on anti-bullying so as to enhance awareness and teach students how to deal with it
peacefully/respectfully.
EXPECTATIONS: of the Ontario Catholic School graduate:
!A discerning believer formed in the Catholic Faith
Community
!An effective communicator
!A reflective and creative thinker
!A self-directed, responsible, life long learner
!A collaborative contributor
!A caring family member
!A responsible citizen
BOARD MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of the York Catholic District School Board is to educate each student to reach full potential in a dynamic Christ-centred learning
community which accentuates our unique Canadian identity in partnership with home and Church.
HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC ACADEMY MISSION STATEMENT
Holy Cross Catholic Academy is a learning community committed to faith and education. As such, we will strive to foster and nurture each
student’s potential to achieve individual high standards while maintaining respect for self and others. Student learning will be assessed and
evaluated through programs of study. We commit to support each student by maintaining a high level of excellence through collaboration with
home, Church and community.
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STUDENT SUPPORT AGENCIES
Bereavement (Hospice Vaughan)
Caritas Drug Recovery Centre
Catholic Community Services of York Region
Therapy, Immigrant Service
Settlement Workers
Children’s Aid Society
COSTI (7800 Jane/Hwy #7)
Crime Stoppers
Crisis Line (Suicide/Depression)
Health Connection
Hospice Vaughan (Woodbridge)
Kids Help Phone
Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Youth Group of York Region
Parents Help Line
Pregnancy Support
St. Peter’s Church
Sexual Assault Unit Police
Sexual Assault Help Line
Sexual Health Info
Shaw Clinic (Mental Health)
Social Assistance
Ontario Works
Substance Abuse Program
Police—York Region
York Catholic District School Board
Summer/Night School
Transportation
St. Luke Adult Ed. Centre
Youth Shelter—Males– Newmarket
Youth Shelter –Females—Newmarket
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416-748-9988
905-770-7040
905-731-8281
905-895-2318
905-669-5627
1-800-222-8477
905-310-2673
1-800-361-5653
905-850-6266
1-800-668-6868
905-940-1333
1-888-603-9100
905-853-5514
905-851-3600
905-895-1221
1-800-263-6734
1-800-461-2135
905-832-1406
905-850-3595
905-895-3223
905-853-3040
905-881-1221
416-221-5050
416-221-5051
1-905-713-2535
905-889-3882
905-830-0121
905-727-1944
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PRINCIPAL - Mr. Lucien Rotino
VICE-PRINCIPALS - Ms. Antonella Rubino
Mr. Lawrence Tavolacci
PHYSICAL & HEALTH
ARTS DEPARTMENT
EDUCATION
Mr. Joe Swanek - Acting Dept. Head
Ms. Beth Da Costa
Mr. Nick Del Principe - Department Head
Mr. David Farro
Miss Anna Figliano
Mrs. Nancy Stirpe
Mr. Claudio Lessio
Mr. Martin Nicholls
BUSINESS DEPARTMENT
TBD - Department Head
RELIGIOUS STUDIES
Mrs. Gilda Ferrone
Mr. Aidan Millar - Department Head
Mrs. Barbara Zen
Mr. Daniel Anglin
Mr. Wayne Cave
Mr. Emilio Belmonte
Mr. Giovanni D’Ambrogio
Mrs. Sofia Bruno
CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION
Mrs. Franca Favrin-Vacca Co-ordinator
CHAPLAINCY TEAM
Mrs. Joan Pighin
Mr. Ivano Battilana - Team Leader
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Sofia Bruno - Team Associate
Mr. Paul Videka - Department Head
Father Claudio Moser, St. Peter’s Parish
Mrs. Andrea Emerson
Father Michael, St. Peter’s Parish
Miss Lori Grondin
Father Eugene Filice, St. Margaret Mary Parish
Mrs. Michelle Marzario
SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT
Mr. Phil Pisarski - Department Head
Mr. Andrew Dmytriw - Department Head
Mrs. Theresa Chianelli
Ms. Diana Botelho
Ms. Maria DiFonzo
Mr. Dennis Chafe
Mr. Ian Kelly
Mr. Floyd Darin
Mr. Mark Mignella
Mrs. Marie Giuliano
Mrs. Maria Pizzardi
Mrs. Chiara Morano
Mr. Michael Schaffeler
Mrs. Margaret Ann Phillips
Mrs. Madeleine Sisti-Petruccelli
CANADIAN AND WORLD
MODERN LANGUAGES DEPT.
Mrs. Margaret Martin - Department Head
Mrs. Gina Tramonte - Department Head
Mr. Mark Galati
Mrs. Ivana Campoli-Bozzo
Mr. Peter Harrison
STUDIES
Mr. Nuno Nunes
Mrs. Iolanda Perciballi
Mr. David Giancola
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SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPT.
Ms. Linda Pevato/Department Head
MAIN OFFICE SECRETARIES
Mrs. Anna Marie Simionato
Mrs. Angela Bonifacio - Sr. Secretary
Ms. Cathy DiGennaro
Mrs. Tina Conforti - Attendance
Ms. Anna Rossi
Mrs. Ellie Parete - SAS Secretary
Mr. Kevin Robertson
Mrs. Michelle Evangelista - Bursar
Mrs. Gina Arduini - General Sec.
TECHNOLOGICAL & COMPUTER
STUDIES DEPT.
CARETAKING STAFF
Mr. Santo Rossi - Department Head
Mr. James Mavilla - Head Custodian Day
Mr. Anthony Carvalho
Mr. Carmen Altomare
Mr. Rico Donadio
Mr. Philip Fragale
Mr. Pat Matorelli
Mrs. Maria Iannozzi
Mr. Stefan Lohaza
Mr. David Almeida
Mr. Frank Marcellitti
Mrs. Lina Melchionna
GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT
Mr. Frank Sarracini - Department Head
Mr. Nick Paiano
Mr. Pat Bruns
Mr. Domenic Simone
Mrs. Mary Ann Bonfigli
Mrs. Anna Solano
Mrs. Cora Donnelly
Mr. Celestino Varrati
Mrs. Angie Bonifacio Jr. Secretary
Mr. Giacomo Zerilli
LIBRARY
BOARD RESOURCE STAFF
Mrs. Michelle Regina - Department Head
Dr. Giuliana Malvestuto-Filice
Ms. Li Ping Cho Library Technician
- Psychologist
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT STAFF
Ms. Phyllis Clements - Behaviour Resource
Mrs. Carmela Auciello
Mr. Franco Belvedere
Mrs. Mirella Bucci - Attendance Counselor
Mrs. Jackie Bozzo
Mrs. Dorothy Broniek
Mrs. Gabriella Ferracane
Mrs. Elvira La Croce
Mrs. Maria Longo
Mr. John Russo
Mrs. Toria Serapiglia
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YORK CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
TRUSTEES
Elizabeth Crowe, Chair of the Board Aurora/King/Whitchurch-Stouffville
Theresa McNicol
East Gwillimbury/Georging/Neewmarket
Carol Cotton
Markham/ Area 1, Wards, 1,2,3,6
Frank Alexander
Area 2, Wards 4,5,7,8
Ann Stong
Richmond Hill
Mike Rizzi
Richmond Hill
Teresa Ciaravella
Vaughan, Area 1
Dino Giuliani
Vaughan, Area 2
Michael Carnovale
Vaughan, Area 3
Joe Spineto
Vaughan, Area 4
Catholic District School Board Switchboard: (905
- 713-1211 or 416-221-5051
Correspondence to trustees may be mailed to:
York Catholic District School Board
c/o Trustees Services
320 Bloomington Rd. West
Aurora, Ont. L4G 3H2
(905
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DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION & SECRETARY
Susan LaRosa
SUPERVISORY OFFICERS
John Sabo
Associate Director of Corporate Services & Treasurer
Jack Cronin
Associate Director of Instructional Services
Deborah Cormier Superintendent of Human Resources
Bryson Eldridge
Superintendent of Plant
Patricia Preston
Superintendent of Curriculum and Assessment
Lee Wilson
Superintendent of Student Services
John DeFaveri
Superintendent of Education, Elementary
Andy Di Sebastiano Superintendent of Education, Elementary
Charles McCarthy Superintendent of Education, Elementary
Joseph Keenan
Superintendent of Education, Elementary
Rob Lostracco
Superintendent of Education, Elementary
Charles McCarthy Superintendent of Education, Elementary
Mary Cosentino
Superintendent of Education, Secondary
Allan Mackey
Superintendent of Education, Secondary
OUR MISSION
The Mission of The York Catholic District School Board is to educate each student to reach full potential in a dynamic, Christ -centered learning community
which accentuates our unique Canadian identity in partnership with home and
Church.
VISION STATEMENT OF THE Y.C.D.S.B.
We are collaborative partners in the York Catholic Learning Community called to
and accountable for maximizing student learning with Jesus as our inspiration.
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SCHOOL TEAMS
Season
Sport
Fall
Aerobics/Weight Training
Golf-Girls Open
Golf-Jr. Boys
Golf-Sr. -Boys
Tennis —Co-Ed
Cross Country-Co-Ed
Soccer-Sr. Boys
Soccer-Jr. Boys
Volleyball -Jr. Boys
Volleyball -Sr. Boys
Basketball-Jr. Girls
Basketball-Sr. Girls
Intramurals
Winter
Aerobics/Weight Training
Basketball-Jr. Boys
Basketball-Sr. Boys
Hockey-Jr. Boys
Hockey-Sr. Boys
Volleyball -Jr. Girls
Volleyball -Sr. Girls
Badminton
Spring
Aerobics/Weight Training
Baseball-Boys
Rugby-Jr. Boys
Rugby-Sr. Boys
Rugby-Girls
Slow-Pitch-Girls
Soccer-Jr. Girls
Soccer-Sr. -Girls
Track & Field
Ultimate-Co-Ed
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ACADEMIC POLICIES
ATTENDANCE
Attendance at all classes is an expectation. However, if a student is absent it is the student’s reponsibility to obtain from another student any missed notes,
assignments, or handouts.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Academic dishonesty includes plagiarism as well as any deliberate attempt to gain advantage. Dishonest practices include fabrication of data, cheating, or
uttering by a student of false statements relating to academic work. Any form of academic dishonesty will merit a mark of zero. Parent contact and
possible suspension. Board Policy 202.
APPEAL PROCEDURESSTUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
When a student wishes to review the accuracy of an evaluation or assessment the following steps are to be followed:
!The primary contact to resolve the situation is the subject teacher;
!The Department Head may assist in helping to resolve the conflict;
!If no resolution has been reached, Administration will become involved.
ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION
!For all courses
!70% Term Work;
!30% Final Evaluation (exam performance, essay, CPT or method suitable to the course)
!Final grades represent all course material in the semester.
!Consistency of expectations/projects should be apparent in all sections of the same course.
!Students must be given a copy of the evaluation policy for each course they are registered in by the end of the first week of classes. The assessment
policy will cover the following.
!An achievement chart for the course
!Late Policy
!Classroom expectations
!List of topics/strands for the course
!Evaluation breakdown
!Mark values will be given for each question of an assignment or test.
!Every attempt will be made to avoid overloading students with assignments, projects, essays or CPT’s.
!Students are informed of overall course load at the beginning of the semester and are expected to manage their own time effectively.
!All work is due the period the subject is taught.
!All work must be returned by the last day of the semester’s classes.
!No summative assignments will be assigned/due within five days of the start of examinations.
!When any work is returned, sufficient time must be given to review the work for corrections.
!Students have the right to keep all of their work essays, notes, tests, quizzes, CPT’s assignments, etc.
Teachers may require students to hand in two copies of essays. One will be evaluated and returned to the student.
ASSIGNMENTS
Students who continuously refuse to submit assignments in a timely manner will be dealt with by:
1. Teacher
2. Teacher/parent
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“0” will be given after window of opportunity has elapsed at the closure date.
Penalties do not affect a students level of achievement but may impact on their grade within that level.
Students will have up to 2 days to submit an assignment after its initial due date with a 5% penalty per day. A maximum of 10% penalty will be
administered. On the third day, a zero will be given. All major assignments are due during class to the subject teacher.
Major Oral/In-class Assign.: There will be no extensions to the due date. A mark of zero will be assigned unless extraordinary circumstances arise. This
will be left to the professional discretion of the teacher/department head, or, when necessary, the appropriate administrator. All major assignments are due
during class to the subject teacher.
COURSE LOAD
Students in Grade 12 must take a minimum of 3 credit courses per semester. Students taking 3 credits courses per semester, and 6 credit courses for the
school year, are considered full time students. The school does not permit part-time students.
EVALUATION POLICY FOR TESTS
Illegitimate absences will be considered as skipping.
!When a student is illegitimately absent for an evaluationthe student will receive a “zero” on the missed evaluation.
!When a student is legitimately absent for an evaluation the option for a re-write, make-up or alternative evaluation will be left to the discretion of the
teacher. However, a mark entry of “zero” will be made by the teacher until alternative arrangements are made. We recommend students make every
effort to be present when an evaluation is given.
EXAMINATIONS
!Examinations can be from 1.5 to 2 hours in length.
Absence from an Examination
!Absence is permitted only for student illness with an appropriate medical note (stipulating the student was in no condition to take the exam when scheduled), or
a death in the family. Notes dated the day of the illness and legitimizing the absence must be submitted to the office the first day of the student’s return.
!Alternate exams times will be set through the Vice-Principal in charge of exams
!Final decisions are at the discretion of the Principal.
Review of Examination
!Students and/or parents may review final examinations after they are written by making an appointment with the subject teacher. All final examinations are in
storage for one year.
Examinations cannot be removed or photocopied by a student or a parent.
STUDENTS LEGITIMATELY ABSENT FROM THEIR EXAMINATIONS
- LONG TERM ILLNESS
The Vice-Principal in charge of Examinations will oversee all the decision-making processes and consult with the appropriate teachers.
The following conditions will be taken into consideration:
!There will NO take home exams even in medical circumstances;
!All exams will be written at school with a scribe who has an arms length relationship with the student writing the exam;
!Exams can be modified and/or accommodated based on individual needs and circumstances;
!NM will be assigned until such time that either the exam is written or a term mark is agreed upon by administration.
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HOMEWORK
!Grade 9 and 101 to 2 hours daily
!Grade 11 and 12 may be more
!There is a minimum of 2030 minutes of daily homework per subject
!When no formal homework is assigned, students should be engaged in a review of the curriculum.
!Academic success is clearly linked to the completion of homework and the use of the student handbook on a daily basis..
HONOUR ROLL ACADEMIC
A student must be enrolled for a minimum of six credits in one school year at Holy Cross in order to be eligible for Honour Roll status. Students who also
receive the Holy Cross Honour Roll Pin at the Awards Assembly, but only for those in Grades 9 to 11. In addition, students obtaining Honour Roll statusonce will be on the Bronze Honour Roll; twice the Silver Honour Roll; three times, the Gold; and four times, the Platinum Board.
LAPTOP LEARNING PROGRAM
Students enrolled in the four year laptop program are eligible to receive a Laptop Studies Graduate Certificate upon graduation, provided they participated
in at least 13 laptop credit bearing courses.
ONTARIO STUDENT TRANSCRIPT
!Withdrawals from a course in Grade 9 and 10 are not recorded on the Ontario Student Transcript (OST). Only successfully completed courses are
recorded on the OST.
!All attempted courses at the Grades 11 & 12 level will be recorded on the transcript after five instructional days following the issue of the first formal
reporting period.
PLAGIARISM
Plagiarism is not acknowledging a source and
!Copying and pasting text from on-line media, such as encylopedias;
!Copying and pasting text from any web site;
!Transcribing text from any printed material such as books, magazines, encyclopedias, newspapers, commercial sources;
!Simply modifying text from any of the above sources;
!Replacing a few select words from a source by using a thesaurus;
!Using another student’s work and claiming it as your own, even with permission; this is academically unethical and also known as “collusion”.
Using an essay that you wrote for another class or another purpose without getting permission from the teacher/professor of both the current class and the class
for which the original work was used; this is also referred to as self-plagiarism. Students who plagiarize will receive a zero mark and are subject to suspension.
REPETITION OFACOURSE
!Students who repeat a Grade 11 or 12 course that they have previously completed successfully, earn only one credit for the course. A student may only
attempt a course twice; any additional attempts can be made at night or summer school. Each attempt and percentage grade is recorded on the OST,
AND “R” is entered in the “Credit” column for the course(s) with the lower percentage grade.
RIGHTS OFACCESS POLICY
(Ontario Student Record-O.S.R.)
The following persons have the right to examine the O.S.R., the student; student’s parent or guardian, if the student is under age 18; supervisory officers; the
principal; and teachers of the school for the purpose of improving the instruction of the student.
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STUDY HALL-SPARE PERIOD
Grade 12 students are eligible for study hall if they have successfully completed 24 credits by the beginning of the school year and/or 27 credits by the
beginning of the second semester.
!Students are required to carry no fewer than 3 courses per semester if a study hall is granted.
!All students with free periods are urged to use this time for study and remain in the Library or Cafeteria.
TEXTBOOKS/LIBRARY RESOURCE BOOKS POLICY
Students are responsible for returning school textbooks/Library Resource books in the condition in which they were distributed. The loss or damage of a
textbook/Library Resource books will require full financial reimbursement. urns and resolution must be concluded before departure for summer holidays
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POLICY & PROCEDURES
ACCIDENTS
It is the responsibility of each student to report any personal injury to a supervising teacher or the Main Office and have an accident report completed. Any
student unable to go to class, because of sickness or injury must report to the Main Office immediately.
ACCIDENT INSURANCE POLICY
It is recommended advisable that students who are involved in co-curricular activities purchase student accident insurance. This insurance is available for
students. The family makes all claims directly to the insurance company.
ADMISSION POLICY
The school is open to students who reside within the Holy Cross C.A. attendance area and share in the mission of Catholic Education. Students seeking
admission or re-admission will be interviewed with their parent/guardian. All students are required to follow Religious courses for each year of their high school
career (grades 9-12).
ATHLETIC POLICY FOR SCHOOL TEAMS
All members of an athletic team are STUDENTS FOREMOST AND ATHLETES SECONDLY. It is expected, that all athletes are working to their
potential academically. In order to represent Holy Cross Catholic Academy on a school team, students who have failed one course in a reporting period
will have their eligibility reviewed. The privilege of playing for a school team will be reconsidered. Decisions about whether a student can play on a
school team will rest at the discretion of Administration.
If coaches receive complaints from a staff member regarding an athlete, or perceive a problem, please make all attempts to resolve the situation
immediately. Impress upon athletes that early dismissal (ex. Games) or absence from classes (ex. Tournaments) does NOT in any way exempt them from
homework, assignments, tests, etc. in the classes missed. It will be the SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE ATHLETE to make personal arrangements
with their teachers PRIOR to the missed classes to “make-up”, any material, assignments, tests, etc.
A student who was not in full attendance at school on a game day cannot be allowed to play in that game.
The Student/Athlete Contract as presented by the Health and Physical Education Department must be completed and signed by every student prior to the
start of the season.
Suspended and Expelled Students
Students who receive a suspension of 5 or more days and/or expulsion notice will have their status as a team member reviewed by the Health & Physical
Education Department together with Administration. The status of any player rests with the discretion of Administration.ATTENDANCE
!Attendance issues (absence, illness, etc.) must be phones in to the school by 8:10 a.m. at (905) 851-6699 by a parent/guardian only.
!Aletter excusing absence must be submitted to the homeroom teacher upon return.
!Arrivals after 8:25 a.m. sign in at theAttendance Office
!Students must attend all classes on time.
!Students are expected to keep up-to-date with assignments if absent from school due to illness, field trips or any other reason.
!Regular attendance plays a key role in achieving good academic results.
!Avoid absences for extended vacation or appointments which can be schedules outside of school hours.
BUSES
!Buses are provided if students live 4.8 km or more from the school
!Students may not change buses.
!Identification is expected to be shown to the driver.
!The school’s Code of Conduct Policy 202 applies to all students using the bus.
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CAFETERIA/LUNCH PERIODS
Infractions that endanger the safety and health of other students will be dealt with by a possible suspension.
Shoplifting and stealing are a crime and will be dealt with as theft.
!Warning clean up the mess.
!Parent contact, cafeteria clean up, detention, or suspension.
!Parent interview, cafeteria clean up, and suspension.
COMPUTERS
All members of the school community are expected to observe and obey copyright law in their use of the computer and computer programs.
COMPUTER COPYRIGHT
All members of the school community are expected to observe and obey copyright law in their use of the computer and computer programs.
CONSEQUENCES OF MISBEHAVIOUR:
!Parent contact, temporary removal of log-on privileges, counseling.
!Parent interview, temporary removal of log-on privileges, suspension.
!Parent interview, restitution, suspension.
CRIME STOPPERS
!If you know someone involved in any crime, call 1-800-222-8477 or 416-222-TIPS. Help keep our school safe.
DETENTIONS
Students are accountable to all staff of Holy Cross. All students assigned detentions must be served with the teacher usually after school at a time and room
specified by the teacher.
DRIVING OF CARS/PARKING
!Parents are discouraged from permitting students to drive to school.
!Responsibility for safety of passengers and others on the road or school property lies with the driver.
!Fees are $30.00 annually, non-refundable.
!Students must obtain a permit, sign a contract, and keep the conditions of the contract.
!Students parking is limited to the blue lines. Parking permit placed on the left lower windshield driver’s side.
EARLY LEAVES
!These are issued before 8:10 a.m. to students with a valid note signed by parents/guardians.
!No student will be permitted to sign our during the day, unless in exceptional circumstances, and approved by the appropriateAdministrator.
EXCURSIONSAND FIELD TRIPS
!All are valuable learning experiences linked to curriculum.
!Students are responsible for all tests and assignments when on said trips.
!Payment and consent form with parental./guardian signature must be submitted at least 24 hours prior to the trip.
!In all cases, school rules apply and safety is stressed.
!Students will be removed from field trips/excursions if behaviour or academic concerns necessitate.
!All excursions/field trips approved by the school.
!Deposits/fees may be forfeited as a result of being removed from the field/trip/s excursion.
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FIRE ALARMS
!Read sign in classroom and learn the correct exit for each classroom. If an alarm sounds, students are to follow the posted emergency procedures.
!Students and staff must follow procedures by leaving the building quickly and quietly.
!Proceed to designated areas until advised to return to class.
!Sounding or causing a false alarm or misusing fire equipment is a criminal offence.
Any offenders will be prosecuted in accordance with Policy 202.
ILLNESS DURING SCHOOL DAY
!Students feeling ill must immediately report to the appropriate Vice-Principal.
!An ill student must only be with a teacher or administrator, anywhere else it will be considered a skip.
!Under no circumstances is a student to leave without permission.
Library Hours of Operation:
Our hours of operation are:
Monday - Thursday
Friday
8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m
8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m
Circulation: Lending periods:
general collection
10 days
Audio visual
overnight
periodicals 3 days
A valid student identification card must be presented when borrowing materials. Replacement cards will be made up at the cost of $1.00.
Overdue Fines: general collection:
$0.20 / item / day
($2.00 max / i)
audio visual:
$2.00 / day (no maximum)
Periodicals:
$0.20 / item / day ($2.00 max. / item
LOCKS AND LOCKERS
!Each student will be assigned a locker.
!Grade 9 students pay for a lock with Student Activity Fee.
!$7.00 replacement locks are available from the main office.
!Locks and lockers must not be exchanged.
!For security, give your locker combination to no one.
!Lockers are school property and may be inspected if deemed necessary.
!Locker privileges may be suspended at any time.
MEDICATION POLICY
All medications, which require school administrative control, are to be registered, and administered from the Main Office. Parents are required to register
medication on school form S16. The school cannot dispense any other medication to students.
PARKING POLICY
Parking spaces are limited and will be available to grades 12 and 11. Students wishing to park their cars must obtain a parking permit. The permit cost is $30.00 for
the year. The permit must be displayed on the driver side windshield at all times or your vehicle will be ticketed.
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PICTURES & FILM
Any videos, film, pictures, or any other material produced for the school, will remain the property of Holy Cross Catholic Academy and no student, staff
member or member of the public may be videotaped, autotaped or photographically reproduced prior to their written consent and approval of the school
administration for any use.
POSTING OF LITERATURE, SIGNS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
!Only approved flyers may be posted with permission of the principal.
!Course related information/club information may be posted with permission.
PUNCTUALITY
!Arrive at school at least 15 minutes before classes begin.
!Students must be on time for all classes.
!Lates to first period will be disciplined by the grade level vice-principal
!Teachers will handle lates to periods 2, 3, and 4. If chronic, they will be referred to the appropriate vice-principal.
RETREATSAND DAYS OF REFLECTION
!These are an important part of Catholic practice at which students are required to attend.
!Students will be asked to register elsewherDo not share locker combinations
with anyone report any loss of possessions to the Vice Principal in charge of lockers as soon as the incident occurs
! report any suspicious occurrences or persons in or around the school immediately alert your classmates if they appear to neglect the security of their
possessions
! use the lockers in the gym change room for all possessions
!The school is monitored by a video surveillance system to support a safe school environment if they don’t comply and participate in the retreat program.
This could also result in the denial of participation at the Graduation Ceremony.
SCHOOLDANCES
Students and guests who engage in an inappropriate behaviour will be asked to leave the dance and may be banned from attending any future school functions.
If you attend the dance under the influence of drugs or alcohol, you will be dealt with in accordance with the policy relating to Drugs/Alcohol (see section on
Drugs andAlcohol). The school reserves the right to inspect all bags, jackets, and purses prior to admission to dances.
SCHOOL EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
In the event that buses have to be cancelled due to snowstorms, impassable roads, etc. News regarding cancellations will be carried on the following stations:
Radio Stations
AM640
640AM
NEWS
CJCL
590AM
680AM
CFRB
CHIN
1010AM
CHAY 93.1FM
540AM
CHUM 104.5FM
CJEZ 97.3FM
CHFI
98.1FM
CHIN
100.7FM
CBC
99.1FM
CKDX
88.5FM
CJBC
860AM
CISS
92.5FM
CKFM 99.9FM
Q107
SRC
CJKX 95.9
90.3FM
or 89.9 Keswick
TV Stations
CITY TV(Breakfast Television)
Global News Toronto
The New VR VRland News
The Weather Channel
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SECURITY/VALUABLES POLICY
The School/Board, against loss or theft, does not insure personal possessions of the student, nor is it liable. Since each student has a responsibility for the security
of their personal possessions, they are expected to take normal precautions regarding security:
! Do not bring to school large amounts of money or expensive jewellery
!Do not share locker combinations
with anyone report any loss of possessions to the Vice Principal in charge of lockers as soon as the incident occurs
! report any suspicious occurrences or persons in or around the school immediately alert your classmates if they appear to neglect the security of their
possessions
! use the lockers in the gym change room for all possessions
The school is monitored by a video surveillance system to support a safe school environment.
TEXTBOOKS / LIBRARY RESOURCE BOOKS POLICY
Every study in the school will be required to provide a deposit cheque of $100.00 against lost, damaged schooltexts, library books and any other school expenses
that are deemed the responsibility of the student by Administration. The deposit cheques need to have a current date and payable to Holy Cross. All deposit
cheques will be destroyed at the end of the semester. Students will receive their school materials once a deposit cheque has been given to the homeroom teacher.
Students are responsible for returning school textbooks/Library Resource books in the condition in which they were distributed. The loss or damage of a
textbook/Library Resource books will require full financial reimbursement
VALUABLES
Lost valuables may be claimed in the cafeteria area. All valuables, jewellery, large amounts of money must be kept at home. The School cannot be held
responsible for any items lost or stolen. Students may check with the office staff for lost items. Lost and Found items will be donated to charity at the end
of the school year.
HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC ACADEMY UNIFORM POLICY FOR 2005/2006
IT IS MANDATORY FOR STUDENTS TO WEAR THE HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC ACADEMY UNIFORM. STUDENTS MAY WEAR ANY
COMBINATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
!Black dress shoes
!McCarthy dress navy blue plants
!White golf shirt (short or long sleeve) with school crest
!Zip top embroidered Sweatshirt
!White turtleneck with school logo
DISCONTINUED ITEMS
As of September, 2005, the following old Holy Cross uniform items may not be worn as part of the uniform:
!Skirts, ties, blouses, shirts
Kilts, pullover, vests, or cardigans
PROPER WEARING OF THE UNIFORM:
!STUDENTS MUST PURCHASE THE SCHOOL ZIP TOP SWEATSHIRT FOR THE WINTER. JACKETS AND HEAD GEAR OF ANY TYPE MUST
BE PUT IN THE LOCKER WHEN STUDENT ARRIVE AT SCHOOL.
!Any under T-Shirt must be a solid white colour, the sleeves must be completely covered by the uniform top and tucked in.
!Any type of headwear is strictly forbidden and must be placed in the locker upon arrival at school.
!Any design modification of McCarthy items will render the item(s) non-conforming.
!Make-up, jewellery and hairstyles must conform to standards of good taste and must not distract from the main purpose of education.
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!Body piercing, except for the ear is not permitted.
!The Holy Cross gym uniform may only be worn during gym class.
!The final decision about what is acceptable uniform attire and good taste in appearance/grooming rests with Administration.
CIVIES DAY
Clothing that is revealing and/or contains obscene/rude slogans will be deemed to be inappropriate school attire. It will be treated as an uniform infraction.
The final decision about what is acceptable rests with Administration.
!No crop or tube tops
!No pyjamas
!Modesty in dress is the guiding principle
CONSEQUENCES OF NON-COMPLIANCE
Students are to be in full, well kept uniform during the entire school day (including lunch) and on field trips (unless authorized by Administration).
Violations will result in:
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