Principal
Mr. R. Cherry
Vice Principal
Ms. L. Marotta
-A to K
Vice Principal,
Ms. C. Piques
-L to Z
Guidance Depart. Head
Ms. R. Chidiac
Welcome to Langstaff Secondary School
Agenda
 School Information
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Attendance
Final Evaluations
Medical
Dress Code
School Resources
Personal Electronic Devices
Lost Items
Safe and Supportive Schools
Stay Safe-Tips
School Start and End Times
TIME
8:25 – 9:45
O Canada &
Announcements
PERIOD 1
9:50-11:05
PERIOD 2
11:10-11:50
Lunch Grade 9 classes
11:50-1:10
PERIOD 3
1:15-2:30
PERIOD 4
ABSENCES & LATES
(ATTENDANCE POLICY)
REPORTING AN ABSENCE
 call the school at 905-889-6266,
and press 1 when requested
 email langstaff.ss@yrdsb.edu.on
 It is the responsibility of the student
to make up all work missed.
ABSENCES & LATES
(ATTENDANCE POLICY)
LEAVING SCHOOL EARLY / SIGNING OUT
•a note signed by a parent/guardian must be brought to
the Main Office before leaving.
•In case of illness during the day, the Main Office will
attempt to contact a parent/guardian and obtain
permission for the student to go home. If contact cannot be
made, the student will be asked to remain in the office.
•If
a student has signed out, he/she is not to
be on or near school property.
I have some other plans…..
 Parents are asked to
complete an “Extended
Absence” form at least
one week in advance of
the leave.
FINAL EVALUATIONS/EXAMINATIONS
semester I courses
January 24- 30
Semester II courses
June 18 – 24
 Students who miss exams due to vacations, camp,
weddings, summer jobs, university orientation, and other
planned excursions will receive a grade of zero.
MEDICAL INFORMATION
Students
with
a
medical
condition or allergy need to
report the information to the
main office. This information is
kept confidential, but will be
invaluable in an emergency.
DRESS CODE
 Students are expected to dress appropriately for
school.
 Clothing and accessories that are offensive or
degrading to them or others will not be
tolerated.
 Tops must meet bottoms and bottoms must
meet tops.
 Undergarments must not be exposed.
 Administration reserves the full right to deem
what is consider offensive or inappropriate.
School Resources
TEXTBOOKS AND LIBRARY RESOURCES are
school property.
 Student ID card is required to borrow books
 Students are responsible for lost or damaged
textbooks or borrowed books from the library. A
replacement cost is incurred if they are lost or not
returned in good condition.
School Resources
Information Technology
 Students will abide by the school’s Information
Technology Acceptable Use Agreement. (p. 37
YRDSB Guide to the school year). Students who
do not adhere to this expectation will incur
consequences.
 It is the clear intention that use of the Internet and
computer resources be for educational use only.
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
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In the classroom, personal communication devices are disruptive
to the learning of others, can infringe upon an individual’s right to
privacy
 We ask that these devices be turned off, and kept out of sight, except
when explicitly permitted by the classroom teacher as part of an
educational activity.
 Electronic communication devices may only be used in the corridors
and cafeteria of the school.
 Distributing or posting photo or video materials taken at Langstaff SS is
expressly forbidden and may result in serious consequences, including
suspension and possible criminal charges.
LOST ITEMS
 Students are advised not to bring valuables to school.
Do not keep valuables, money or expensive clothing
in a locker or Phys. Ed. change room as the school is
not responsible for missing items.
 Langstaff Secondary School and the York Region
District School Board are not responsible for lost or
stolen items. Please keep your valuables at home.
SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE SCHOOLS
VIDEO SURVEILLANCE
 All York Region secondary schools are equipped
with video surveillance systems. The cameras are to
assist in deterring violence, vandalism or any other
criminal act.
VISITORS TO THE SCHOOL
 Friends of Langstaff S.S. students who do not attend
L.S.S are not permitted to visit the school.
 If a person comes to Langstaff S.S. on official
business, they must sign in at the office.
Community Resources
Officers are attached to all schools in YR.
They frequently contact the schools and
help staff in matters relating to safety,
security and well-being.
 School
Resource Officers
 Tobacco Control Officers
Who to go to if you need help or have
questions…
 Speak to your subject teacher
 Guidance Teachers
 Administration
 Ms.
Marotta (alpha A to K)
 Ms. Piques (alpha L to Z)
We all have a vested interest in
making your experience at Langstaff a
positive one!
Getting Involved-CLUBS
Animal Welfare
Anime
Archery
Art
Astronomy
Badminton
Band (Music)
Basketball – Pick-up
Bear Truth Newspaper
Book Club
Break Dancing
Bullying Prevention
Bridge
CLUBS
Cheerleading
Chess
Christian Fellowship:Niko
Circle of Friends
Cooking
Debating
DECA
Drama
ECO schools
English tutors
Expressions of Youth Novel
CLUBS
Free the Children
LGBTQ
Guitar
Habitat for Humanity
Improv
Law/Mock Trial
LEAF (Environmental)
Mah-Jong
Manga
Math Tutors
Model United Nations
CLUBS
Ping Pong
Prefects
Programming
Prom
R.A.C.E
Reach for the top
Red Cross
Robotics
Run for the Cure
Richmond Hill Location
Oct 6th
YEARBOOK
Athletics: Can You Bear It!
TEAMS
Badminton
Baseball (Boys/Girls)
Basketball Junior (Boys/Girls)
Basketball Senior (Boys/Girls)
Cross Country
Field Hockey
TEAMS
Floor ball
Golf
Hockey (Boys/Girls)
Mountain Biking
Rugby
Ski and Snowboard
TEAMS
Soccer Junior (Boys/Girls)
Soccer Senior (Boys/Girls)
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball Junior (Boys/Girls)
Volleyball Senior (Boys/Girls)
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How to stay informed…
 School Website http://langstaff.ss.yrdsb.ca/
 Weekly Newsletters (usually sent on Friday)
 Contact your child’s teachers through out
the semester.
 Attend School Council Meetings
The End.