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NAME:
T.A.:
ROOM:
Have the mandatory nine credits in Religious Studies—only School District
approved courses are eligible to meet this requirement
Must be achieving a passing grade in all subjects required for graduation
ceremonies
Saint Francis students who do not adhere to polices in place by Saint Francis High
School may be at risk of losing the opportunity to participate in graduation activities
(including the ceremonies).
If a student is using a distance learning course (ULearn , ADLC, etc.) to satisfy the
minimum requirement for an Alberta High School Diploma, the completion rate will be
measured the same way as for all other courses.
IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT THEIR CREDITS, COURSES AND
GRADES ARE IN ORDER FOR GRADUATION BY THE SPECIFIED DEADLINE.
SAINT FRANCIS HIGH SCHOOL
877 Northmount Drive NW
Calgary, AB T2L 0A3
Telephone: (403) 500-2026
Fax: (403) 500-2226
Student Services Fax: (403) 289-7563
Email: st.francis@cssd.ab.ca
Website: www.cssd.ab.ca/stfrancis
Office Hours
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Principal
Mr. Mark Berger
Vice-Principals
Mrs. Gloria Conzon
Mr. Darren Dudar
Mr. Gary Daigle
Mrs. Janet Herrem
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G RADUATION
ALBERTA HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS
An Alberta High School Diploma is awarded to students completing their education in
this province. They must have achieved a minimum of 100 credits, many of them in
specified areas.
COURSES
CREDITS NEEDED
ENGLISH must include English 30-1 or English 30-2
SOCIAL STUDIES must include Social Studies 30-1
Social Studies 30-2 or Etudes Sociales 30
MATHEMATICS must include Math 20-1, Math 20-2 or Math 20-3
SCIENCE
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 10
CAREER and LIFE MANAGEMENT
CAREER and TECHNOLOGY STUDIES or FRENCH
AND INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES or FINE ARTS or
PHYS. ED 20/30
30 LEVEL COURSES in addition to ENGLISH 30 and
SOCIAL 30
*RELIGIOUS STUDIES 15, 25 and 35
OTHER COURSES
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15
10
10
3
3
10
10
9
15+
*Required to participate in graduation ceremonies.
THREE YEAR HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM
The Calgary Catholic School Board expects that students complete high school in three
years from the date they first register in Grade Ten..
Students whose High School Diploma is incomplete after 3 years and chose to continue
their high school education will be directed to SaintAnne’s Academic Centre unless
otherwise arranged and authorized.
SAINT FRANCIS HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Grade 12 students receiving the Saint Francis High School Graduation Certificate and
participating in the Graduation Ceremonies must:
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Be enrolled in and anticipate receiving the minimum course and credit
requirements to qualify for an Alberta High School Diploma or Certificate of
Achievement
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Student Handbook
2015-2016
Table of Contents
the city (such as Mac’s, 7-11, transit kiosks, grocery stores, etc…) at their convenience. Students 18 years of age must purchase a Youth Pass (show school id) in order
to receive a rebate.
A Day/B Day Schedule Semester One and Two
Daily Schedules
Non School Days
Welcome from the Principal
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Saint Francis History:
Life of Saint Francis of Assisi
Saint Francis High School History
Statement of Philosophy
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Student Services
Academic Centre
Building Managers and Caretakers
Cafeteria
Career Centre
Chapel/Chaplain
Community of Caring
Fitness Centre
Learning Commons
Student Services
Testing Centre
Textbook Rental
Tutorials
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Home & School Communication
Desire 2 Learn (D2L)
Power School-Parent View
Tip Line Information
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Programs & Courses
Advanced Placement
ES I and ES II
Extended French
International Spanish Academy
Italian
Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP)
U-Learn
Work Experience
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Student Information
Browns Athletic Activity Calendar
Computer/Internet Policy
Diploma Examination
Electronic Devices
Extended Leave
Food and Drink
Homework Policy
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Students must meet the eligibility criteria in order to receive a rebate on the purchase of a monthly youth Calgary Transit pass. Refer to www.cssd.ab.ca and follow
the Transportation link. Please complete this form if you are eligible for a rebate and
have not received a waiver from the school. The payment will be made by direct
deposit. Students who are eligible must reside 2.4 kilometers or more from the
school.
Submit this completed form to the school or mail to Calgary Catholic School District,
Transportation Department, 1000-5th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2P 4T9. If this completed form is not received by June 26, 2014 (forms were sent home with students in
June) your direct deposit payment may be delayed in the fall. Faxes are not accepted. A separate form must be completed for each student EACH YEAR.
At the beginning of each month (in accordance with the schedule on the Calgary
Transit Bus Pass Rebate form), students will be able to present any Monthly Youth
Calgary Transit passes they purchased for months between September 2015 and
June 2016 for rebate. The school will scan the student’s ID card along with the transit passes purchased, to produce a rebate for each month of which that student is
eligible. This rebate amount will then be direct-deposited into the account indicated
on the void cheque submitted with the attached form.
If you have any questions in regards to the rebate process for Calgary Transit Passes
to eligible students, please contact your school directly or visit www.cssd.ab.ca
and follow the “Transportation” link. (Transportation / Calgary Transit Passes.
Forms are also available through this link by clicking on “Calgary Transit Pass Rebate
Form).
Transit bus routes for Saint Francis will be revised for the 2015-2016 school year (the
route numbers as well). Students must check Calgary Transit’s website after August
20th, to see the changes to their route. Go to www.calgarytransit.com / select
“School Service” on the top menu and click on Saint Francis for all the routes.
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to all team members. (Grade 12-gold; Grade 11-silver; Grade 10-bronze)
Athletic Letters are awarded to those who accumulate 200 points through coaches’
selection, 50 being the highest single amount awarded in any given year in one sport.
The Male and Female Athlete of the Year are determined by nominations submitted
by coaches.
S CHOOL F EES
BUSINESS OFFICE
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Thursday:
Friday:
8:30 — 9:00 AM, 12:00 — 1:00 PM, 3:00 — 3:50 PM
8:30 — 9:00 AM, 11:00 — 12:00 PM, 2:00 — 2:30 P
STUDENT REGISTRATION FEE
This student registration fee enriches the student learning environment as by covering technological supplies for our network, work stations and printers. It also allows
us to maintain instructional and extra-curricular activities, services such as automated
phone call-outs, clubs, liturgical celebrations, retreats and student awards recognition, as well as VID cards, locks and lanyards,
Student fees may be conveniently paid through the ONLINE FEE PAYMENT SYSTEM
(ACORN).
The Calgary Separate School District has implemented an Online Fee Payment System
known as the Acorn System. This secure, convenient service allows you to:
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View Outstanding Fees
Pay Outstanding Fees
View Payment History
Go to the Saint Francis Website at www.cssd.ab.ca/stfrancis / Scroll down / Click
ONLINE FEE PAYMENT on the right / follow instructions.
*Please note that any outstanding fees on student’s account from the prior school
year will be carried forward and added to the current school year fees.
CALGARY TRANSIT PASS REBATE FOR ELIGIBLE STUDENTS
Subsidized Calgary Transit passes for eligible students are no longer distributed and
sold at a school level. As an alternative, students/parents will purchase a Monthly
Youth Calgary Transit Pass, at the regular student rate, from retail outlets throughout
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Process:
2015-2016 A DAY/B DAY SCHEDULE
On designated dates in each semester, Teacher Advisors will distribute the attendance from “Quick Look Up” in Power School to students who qualify for Incentive.
Note that this will serve as their official Incentive form. If there is a concern, the
student must complete an Incentive Appeal Form-by the designated dates.
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Scholarship information is available on D2L, the District website www.cssd.ab.ca, the
Saint Francis website, www.cssd.ab.ca/stfrancis/. and in Student Services.
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The Saint Francis Awards Program acknowledges students for both academic and
extra-curricular achievements. Check our website for details. www.cssd.ab.ca/
stfrancis/
Academic Awards
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There are a variety of awards for Academic Excellence. Academic certificates, subject
awards, academic plaques and trophies, and special scholarships are presented at our
annual award ceremonies.
Activity Awards
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Outstanding contributions to school life through involvement in clubs or student
activities are rewarded with Bronze, Silver and Gold Service Medallions.
Athletic Awards and Participation Awards: Athletic Excellence medals are awarded
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All end-of-semester appeals will require that students complete the Incentive Appeal
Form and attach documentation to support the reasons for absence. These would be
for the unavoidable non-school related competitions, performances and medical
absences (severe illness or specialist appointments) where the student had no option
to attend school. The required documentation might include: doctors’ notes; team
schedules showing scheduled competitions; artistic performance schedules and/or
programs and/or exam schedules.
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SEPTEMBER 2015
Once students receive their official Incentive form (“Quick Look Up”) they must make
their final choice of course(s) they wish to exempt, indicating whether a final exam or
lowest mark. The individual subject teacher(s) must sign off and approve each exemption. This form must be submitted to the office by the designated dates. Administration will then confirm that the student has not previously exempted in the core
subject stream chosen. (Tracking will begin the 2015-16 school year.)
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SEMESTER ONE
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ATTENDANCE INCENTIVE REWARD PROGRAM
2015-2016 A DAY/B DAY SCHEDULE
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Exempt from a second final exam or delete the lowest course mark provided the evaluation is completed one week prior to the end of classes.
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Rewards of Incentive Plus:
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To qualify for Incentive Plus, the student must have an 80% mark or higher one week
prior to the end of classes and in the course that they wish to use this exemption.
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Exemption from one final exam, excluding district final exams (Science 10 and
Religious Studies 35) and provincial diploma exams. This is limited to one final
exam per core subject stream: English Language Arts; Mathematics, Religious
Studies; Science (all); Social Studies.
For courses with a district final exam or provincial exam, students may delete
any lowest course mark, provided the evaluation is completed one week prior to
the end of classes.
“First choice” to purchase Parking Passes – Grade 12 Incentive first-served and as
available Grade 11 Incentive next.
FEBRUARY 2016
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Please note that one or more suspensions (for current semester only) will lead to loss
of Incentive.
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To accommodate unforeseen absences due to appointments, illness, etc. we have
allowed three lates and three absences per course. Unless indicated by the District
and/or Health Board on a possible pandemic, these incentive guidelines will apply.
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School related absences do not count against Incentive, i.e. fieldtrips, school sports.
Non-school related absences do count against incentive, i.e. illness, medical and
dental appointments. NOTE: Specialist appointments, community sports competitions
and community fine arts events that cannot be missed or rescheduled must be
supported by documentation at the time of appeal (see Attendance Incentive Reward
Program Appeals below).
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SEMESTER TWO
The Attendance Incentive Reward Program is designed to recognize those students
who have made efforts to attend classes regularly and punctually. To qualify, students
must have three or fewer absences and three or fewer lates in each course, per semester (including TA block) and have at least 60% in the selected exempted course
one week prior to the end of classes.
DAILY SCHEDULES
S TUDENT R ECOGNITION
MONDAY—THURSDAY (SEMESTER 1 AND 2)
Instructional Teacher
Seminars Advisory
8:158:45
8:549:04
Block
One
Block
Two
Lunch
Block
Three
Block
Four
Instructional
Seminars
9:08- 10:3710:33 12:02
12:02
12:32
12:362:01
2:053:30
3:404:10
ACADEMIC HONOUR ROLL, ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, HONOUR
CERTIFICATES AND HONOUR SOCIETY
Academic Honour and Excellence
FRIDAY - (SEMESTER 1 AND 2)
Block
One
Block
Two
Lunch
Block
Three
Block
Four
Lists are posted outside the main office at the end of each reporting period.
8:5410:05
10:0911:20
11:20
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12:572:08
Academic Honour
Credit-weighted average between 80% – 84%, and no grade less than 65%
Academic Excellence
Credit weighted average of 85% and over, with no grade less than 65%
Grade 10 and 11 students must have either a minimum of 15 credits per semester or 30
credits per year. This credit requirement may be relaxed for Grade 12 students who
meet with administration to ensure that all graduation requirements are met. Students
registered in courses taken through ULearn (St. Anne’s or ADLC taught) or AVAYA must
meet with administration to have these courses considered in the credit count or average calculation. All reported subjects are included in the average, with each mark
weighted according to its credit value. For Honour Roll purposes only the school-based
mark on Grade 12 diploma courses will be used. Students earning Honours status the
first three progress reports will be invited to a breakfast on Awards Day and presented
an Honour Certificate and Pin.
ALTERNATE SCHEDULES
Throughout the school year there are occasions that require us to modify our schedule.
EXTENDED TA SCHEDULE
Instructional Teacher
Seminars Advisory
8:158:45
8:54
9:24
Block
One
Block
Two
Lunch
Block
Three
Block
Four
Instructional
Seminars
9:27
10:48
10:5112:12
12:12
12:42
12:452:06
2:093:30
3:404:10
Saint Francis Honour Society
Students who are on the Excellence Roll each final semester (Grade 10 January/June,
Grade 11 January/June, Grade 12 January) for all three years of high school will be
named to the Saint Francis Honour Society. Members of the Honour Society will be invited to a dinner on Awards Day and presented an Honour Society Medallion recognizing
their outstanding accomplishments.
HALF DAY SCHEDULE
Instructional
Seminars
Teacher
Advisory
Block
One
Block
Two
Block
Three
Block
Four
8:158:45
NO
TA
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10:1310:49
10:52
11:30
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Verbal Aggression
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Intimidation
 Threatening to reveal personal information, publicly challenging to do something,
defacing property or clothing, playing a dirty trick
 Taking possessions, extortion (to obtain by coercion or intimidation), blackmail,
graffiti
 Threats of using coercion (to force or compel) against family or friends, coercion,
threatening harm with a weapon
 Any of the above that are communicated and/or displayed on social media/
internet
Sexual Harassment
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NON SCHOOL DAYS
Mocking, taunting, name calling, sarcasm, inappropriate humour, dirty looks
Teasing about clothing or possessions, teasing about appearance, intimidating
social media messages
Verbal threats of aggression against property or possessions, verbal threats of
violence or of inflicting bodily harm
Any of the above that are communicated and/or displayed on social media/
internet
Display of objects or pictures of a sexual nature, derogatory or demeaning posters, cartoons, graffiti, learning or gestures
Unwelcome remarks, jokes, derogatory comments, innuendos or taunting of a
sexual nature including those relating to sexual orientation or another’s attire,
unwelcome or intimidating requests of a sexual nature
Unnecessary touching, impeding or blocking movement, physical interference
with movement. (Adapted from “Bully proofing Your School”, Garrity, et al 1984)
Any of the above that are communicated and/or displayed on social media/
internet
Please meet with a guidance counsellor if you are concerned about aggressive
behaviours towards you.
VISIBLE STUDENT IDENTIFICATION (VID)
Students will be receiving a VID when they have their picture taken by the school photographer during registration. They are responsible for having this VID available at all
times. Students will not be permitted to access the Learning Commons without their
VID. Students must show their VID to receive service at the business office and textbook rental. Students who lose or damage their VID will have to pay for a replacement.
All students require a VID to write final exams.
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2015-2016
September 7
Labour Day
September 21
Professional Development Day
October 9
Professional Development Day
October 12
Thanksgiving Day
November 2
Faith Day
November 11
Remembrance Day
November 16
Parent/Teacher Interviews
December 18-January 1
Christmas Break (Noon Dismissal)
February 11-February 12
Teacher’s Convention
February 15
Family Day
February 16
Professional Development Day
March 18
Professional Development Day
March 24-April 1
Easter Break (Noon Dismissal)
April 22
Parent/Teacher Interviews
April 25
Professional Development Day
May 20
Professional Development Day
May 23
Victoria Day
May 27
Graduation Mass and Ceremonies
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W ELCOME F ROM T HE P RINCIPAL
Parents and Students of Saint Francis High School:
On behalf of the school administration and staff, it is a pleasure to welcome you to the
2015-2016 school year! I am honored and pleased to be a part of the Saint Francis
community and look forward to working with you to ensure that your experience is
both fulfilling and rewarding.
Saint Francis is an outstanding learning community blessed with a history rich in
accomplishments and lasting traditions. Our faith community embraces the virtues
and qualities of our patron saint. Saint Francis is a place where the qualities of peace,
love, pardon, harmony, truth, faith, hope, and joy are instilled in the productive,
moral, ethical student leaders of tomorrow. Our aim is to provide students with the
most supportive learning environment possible and to ensure that all students are
successfully engaged in their learning.
Saint Francis High School offers something for everyone. Our extensive academic and
non-academic curricular programs provide students with the opportunity to achieve
their goals and prepare them for their future endeavours. There are also diverse and
all-encompassing extra-curricular programs that cover Athletics, Fine Arts, Student
Leadership and Social Justice. Students are strongly encouraged to get involved in the
activities and programs offered throughout the year.
Please review the school policies, attendance and behavioural expectations that are
outlined in this Student Handbook. Our Saint Francis teaching staff will closely monitor
student attendance as it directly impacts student success. We wish all our students a
successful and enjoyable year.
STUDENT DRESS CODE
Standards of grooming and dress are determined from the perspectives of health and
safety in all activities, cleanliness and neatness, and decency and respect. Students
may be asked to change into more appropriate apparel if they have:
• pictures or words on clothing that are indecent or disrespectful to others,
• visible undergarments,
• torn or ripped clothing,
• very short skirts or shorts,
• hats/caps or sunglasses inside buildings.
Students must wear appropriate footwear and clothing for indoor activities and
physical education.
STUDENT EXAMS
Students write both “in house” and diploma final exams for courses at the end of each
semester. These exams are written in the two gymnasiums. Students are NOT
permitted to bring any electronic devices into the exam room. Students found to be in
possession of any electronic device during any class or gym exam will receive a zero
on their exam. The following are not permitted in the exam room:
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Unapproved calculators as directed by Alberta Education
Purses, backpacks, or bags of any kind
Hoodies, jackets, coats or bulky sweaters
Food and drink
Water is permitted
UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOURS
God Bless,
Mark Berger
Principal
Physical Aggression
S AINT F RANCIS S CHOOL H ISTORY
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Pushing, shoving, spitting, kicking, hitting
Defacing property, stealing, demeaning or humiliating acts, confining another
Physical violence, inflicting bodily harm, threatening with a weapon. (A weapon is
any instrument potentially used to inflict injury or intimidate another person.)
Social Alienation
LIFE OF SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI
Saint Francis is the founder of the Franciscan Order. He was born at Assisi, in Italy, in
1181 or 1182 and died in 1226. As a youth, Francis was extravagant and popular. He
lived for the day, seeking out the pleasures which his father’s wealth could afford. At
the age of twenty, because of civil strife, Francis entered the military. Before he
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Gossiping, embarrassing another, setting up another to look foolish, spreading
rumours
Derogatory comments about ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender
Setting up to take the blame, public humiliation
Maliciously excluding another, manipulating social order to achieve rejection,
threatening with total isolation by peer group
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Students who become involved in problem behaviour will be subjected to certain disciplinary actions. Depending upon the behaviour, frequency and seriousness of the
problem, one or more of the following incremental disciplinary actions will be taken by
the school:
Informal Talk: Staff will talk to the student and reach an agreement regarding how
the student should behave.
Time Out: Student is sent out into the hallway, with the teacher talking to the student at the earliest convenience.
Restricted Privileges: Student is denied the opportunity to participate in school
activities. Students who have received a formal suspension will be denied entrance to
events.
Parent Contact: Teachers will contact parents to discuss their child’s unacceptable
behaviour. For serious or repeat unacceptable behaviour, a meeting or phone conversation will be held between the student, parent, teacher and possibly administration.
An understanding as to how the behaviour will be corrected and future consequences
if misbehaviour continues will be established.
Administration: A school administrator will contact parents to discuss their child’s
unacceptable behaviour. For serious or repeat unacceptable behaviour,
communication will be held between the student, parent, teacher and administration,
will be necessary. An understanding of appropriate behaviour and future consequences if misbehaviour continues will be established.
Suspension: Suspensions are made only for very serious or repeat unacceptable
behaviour. During a suspension, a student will be removed from school for a period of
time.
Expulsion: Administration may recommend expulsion to the District for serious
behaviour infractions.
STUDENT CONDUCT
The Calgary Catholic School District is committed to creating and supporting an educational environment in which each member of the community shares the responsibility
for the safety and well-being of every other member of the district. The treatment of
all persons with respect and dignity is a core value within the district. Expectations for
student conduct arise from Alberta Education requirements and the school district’s
Catholic values.
The following is a link to the District Regulations on Student Conduct http://
www.cssd.ab.ca/files/regulations/JIC.pdf
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S TUDENT S ERVICES
ACADEMIC CENTRE (C200)
The Academic Centre offers support for students who may require academic assistance. The Centre is not intended to replace subject specific instruction provided
through our tutorials but rather to provide strategies and assistance in such areas as
writing skills, organization skills and time management.
Please note that students must have their classroom teacher’s permission to access
the Academic Centre during instructional time, so that the student is not marked
absent in their scheduled class.
Students are required to sign in and out and state the purpose of their visit when
accessing the Academic Centre.
BUILDING MANAGERS AND CARETAKERS (B103)
Our head caretaker and his staff will take care of the normal maintenance. We are all
responsible for the maintenance, cleanliness and tidiness of our building and grounds.
With your assistance and cooperation we can keep our school and grounds attractive.
CAFETERIA
Our school’s full service cafeteria operated by Coco Brooks offers nutritious food
selections that can be affordably purchased. It is expected that everyone who uses the
cafeteria will clean up after eating leaving a clean and attractive space for students to
gather.
CAREER CENTRE (A100)
The Career Centre is located in the Student Services Office. The Career Practitioner
provides one to one career counselling and assistance with resumes, interviews and
job search. Students may use the Career Cruising program from home to explore
careers and complete interest and skills checklists.
CHAPEL/CHAPLAIN (N206)
One way to grow in our faith is to pray. Prayer is possible at all times and in a variety
of places but there are favoured times and places. In our world of noise, tension and
turbulence, the Chapel is a haven of silence, quiet and calm. The simple decor is conducive to prayer and reflection in the presence of ‘Our Lord’.
The school Chaplain is available to assist with students’ spiritual and moral develop-
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What to do if harassment occurs to you.
Inform a staff member. Call the Saint Francis Tip Line at 403-500-2026/Press 4 2 2 2.
Tell friends, parents or siblings. Call the Distress Line at 403-266-1605.
What to do if you witness harassment.
Help the victim: if you don’t, you share the responsibility. Do not join in. Tell those
that may be able to help — staff, School Resource Officer, friends or parents. Educate
the bully when appropriate.
ment. All students are invited to meet the Chaplain and to discuss any concerns they
might have. Please feel free to drop into the Chaplain’s office located at the back of
the Chapel.
COMMUNITY OF CARING
Saint Francis is a Community of Caring. Students, staff and parents work together to
promote the values of respect, family, caring, trust, and responsibility within our
school. These core values empower students to accept responsibility and to become
caring members of their community. If you are interested in helping to plan
Community of Caring activities, please contact the school Chaplain.
NO SMOKING POLICY
FITNESS CENTRE
The use of tobacco products is prohibited in schools, on school grounds, in and on any
District property or buildings at all times. There will be no smoking around or near
Saint Francis High School including the former “smoke pit”. Students will be ticketed
for violating the Tobacco Reduction Act.
Saint Francis High School strongly encourages students to lead a healthy and active
lifestyle. This can be achieved either through the participation on our school sports
teams, in intramurals, taking classes such as Physical Education, Foundations of
Fitness, Dance, or by simply taking the opportunity to work out at one of the school’s
fitness centres.
OUR NEIGHBOURS
All of our students are Saint Francis ambassadors, and are expected to behave respectably towards all our neighbours, both residential and commercial. Adhering to City bylaws including littering and trespassing are examples of respectful conduct in the
neighbourhood.
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER: (N114)
Our school has the services of a Calgary Police Service School Resource Officer (SRO)
who works to develop rapport with students while assisting with school functions. The
SRO is available to help students and administration with legal matters. You may call
the Saint Francis anonymous tip line at 403-500-2026/Press 4 2 2 2.
SCHOOL WATCH
Students are encouraged to become actively involved in maintaining a safe environment for living and learning. If you see something that should not be going on in your
school such as strangers trespassing, locker break-ins or acts of intimidation, talk to an
adult, the School Resource Officer or put a note in the drop box located on the School
Resource Officer’s door. You may also call the school’s TIP LINE at 403-500-2026/Press
4 2 2 2. All tips are anonymous.
SKATEBOARDS
Skateboards are discouraged, however, if brought to school they are to be stored in
the student’s locker for safe keeping until the end of the school day. Skateboards are
not be used during the school day.
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Our school has two fitness centres, both of which focus on the areas of free weights,
strength machines and cardiovascular fitness. Although the fitness centres are dedicated to the Foundations of Fitness and Physical Education classes during the regular
school day, students will be permitted to access these areas after school with a membership. Memberships can be purchased through Textbook Rental at a cost of $30.00
which includes a T-Shirt and a toe tag.
LEARNING COMMONS (B118A)
Hours:
Monday to Thursday
Friday
7:30-4:00pm
7:30-2:00pm
The Learning Commons endeavours to assist students and staff in their pursuit of lifelong learning and in the enjoyment of leisure and informational reading. The Learning
Commons is a designated area for research, study, leisure reading, clubs and a place to
connect with friends. It offers a wide selection of books, eBooks, videos, and online
resources. A full computer lab which includes internet access and a number of software programs is also available, as is audio visual equipment such as camcorders, digital cameras, green screens, LCD projectors are available for students .
Current VID’s with spare stickers must be on hand to sign out Learning Commons
material. By necessity the Learning Commons is a designated quiet place. Should
students wish to socialize they must go to the cafeteria. If disrespectful or defiant
behavior occurs suspension from the Learning Commons will be enforced. Food is not
permitted in the Learning Commons.
The U-Learn program for the students is also located in the Learning Commons.
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STUDENT SERVICES (A100)
Office Hours:
Monday to Thursday
Friday
8:00 AM — 4:00 PM
8:00 AM — 2:00 PM
The Student Services Department includes four counsellors and a career practitioner
equipped to assist students with their academic, post-secondary, career and scholarship planning. Counsellors also provide personal counselling for students requiring
support during their high school years. District and community support resources are
available as well and are recommended as needed.
TESTING CENTRE (N218)
The Testing Centre provides a quiet space for students who have approved accommodations or require assistive technology to support their learning. Students are
required to discuss needed accommodations and testing arrangements with their
classroom teacher who will arrange to have their test available in the centre as well as
plan for extended writing time. Students who have specific accommodations such as a
reader are asked to make these arrangements at least 24 hours in advance whenever
possible.
Students are required to sign in and out of the Testing Centre.
TEXTBOOK RENTAL
Textbook Rental is located inside the Learning Commons. Its purpose is to rent textbooks to students for each semester. The students are only rented books when they
present a current school VID (Visual Identification). If lost, a replacement VID can be
purchased at Textbook Rental at a cost of $3.00/each.
Students must have all their books, modules & novels, etc. returned at the end of
every semester to receive books for the next semester. This is very important in order
that all students receive the required books. Aside from normal wear and tear,
students will be charged for books that are intentionally damaged, including water
damage.
We have Study Key Workbooks for purchase at a cost of $20.00/each and a small
inventory is kept on hand.
TUTORIALS
Saint Francis teachers offer tutorials before school, and after school Monday to Thursday for those students wanting additional assistance with their school work. Students
can check with class teacher, Teacher Advisor (TA), or the school website for information on tutorial schedules.
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Grade 12 students must have completed a minimum of 60 credits by the end of
their grade 11 year (including a minimum of 30 credits from the preceding school
year)
A student athlete is expected to maintain good academic standing at Saint Francis.
Students who fail to achieve this standard will be withdrawn from their respective
team. Students who ignore their responsibilities to attend regularly and on time risk
the loss of the opportunity to participate. A student who has 3 unexcused absences or
3 unexcused lates will not be allowed to participate in their team’s next game. Students who continue to have truancy issues will be withdrawn from their respective
team. Students cannot participate in practices or games if they are under suspension.
A review of their standing on the team will be held in the event of a suspension.
NOTE: STUDENTS MUST BE REGISTERED IN 15 CREDITS PER SEMESTER IN ORDER TO
BE ELIGIBLE TO PLAY IN CALGARY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
COMPETITIONS.
ATHLETIC CODE OF CONDUCT
Saint Francis High School strives to promote appropriate and respectful behaviour by our student athletes, spectators, coaches and officials during
extra-curricular sporting events. As a participating student athlete at Saint
Francis you must agree to abide by the Saint Francis High School ‘Code of
Conduct’. Parents and students are required to sign the Athletic Code of
Conduct prior to participating in any school sport.
ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY
A student is eligible to participate in the Calgary Senior High School Athletic
Association program for three years. Year one is the year the student registers in Grade 10. Student who transfer schools will be subject to CHSSA
guidelines as outlined in the constitution.
ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY
Regular and punctual attendance in class is one of the most important contributing
factors to student learning and as such are expected to attend all their classes. Lack of
attendance may deprive a student from attending Browns Ball and Sports Rallies or
other school sponsored activities.
All students are expected to:
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Check in with their TA
Provide an explanation of absences to teachers and TA
Check in and out through the Main Office when arriving late or leaving early
The Saint Francis automated phone system notifies the home of a student’s absence.
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P ROGRAMS & C OURSES
copied or plagiarized, including online and internet. Academic dishonesty is a serious
offence and will be dealt severely on a case by case basis.
ACCIDENT INSURANCE
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
Advanced Placement (AP) is an internationally recognized educational program which
allows students to study university-level work while in high school. It is structured on
the premise that capable and motivated students should be given the opportunity to
enrol in courses that parallel and expand on the Alberta curriculum, and provide an
enriched and challenging classroom environment. Advanced Placement courses
provide an excellent pathway for university preparation; students develop high-level
critical thinking skills and positive academic habits, and move through curriculum more
quickly, allowing for more in-depth and personalized learning.
The culmination of an AP course 30 level is the writing of a standardized, internationally accredited exam. Universities and colleges look upon these exams as evidence that
a student has completed the equivalent of a first-year university course, translating
into favourable admission policies, acknowledgement of AP-level coursework for postsecondary credit, and AP-specific Scholarships. Students pay an examination fee when
they begin a 30 level AP course. This will ensure that exams are ordered for each AP
student for the May examination administration.
The most critical consideration when signing up for AP classes is an interest in the subject matter and the desire to be involved in a challenging and rewarding educational
environment.
ESI AND ESII
Saint Francis High School is host to two District Special Education Programs: Educational Support I and Educational Support II. Participation in these programs is based on
professional assessments and a District placement. These programs emphasize significant inclusive opportunities while addressing a variety of learning differences.
English Language Learners (ELL formerly ESL) are offered support through direct
instruction at Levels 2, 3 and 4 with accommodations and assistance offered through
the Academic Centre and Testing Centre.
Learning Strategies is a course provided for some students who would benefit by
direct strategy instruction to support their learning. Participation in this course is
based on a professional assessment and staff recommendation.
School Board policy mandates that accident insurance coverage is in place before
students participate in any high school sponsored competitive sport. Student Accident
Insurance through a district appointed insurance company (presently Industrial
Alliance Pacific Insurance-IAP) is made available by the Board on an optional basis.
Although IAP forms will be made available, parents are free to insure their children
AIR RIFLES/GUNS
The district prohibits students from possessing weapons or engaging in violent or
threatening acts on school property, and at school sponsored functions and activities. "Weapon" means any object, device, or instrument designed or through its use is
capable of threatening or producing bodily harm to oneself or others. By this definition, air rifles/guns are therefore considered weapons. As it is challenging to visually
identify these weapons as air rifles/guns, school staff, Calgary Police Services and the
RCMP will likely respond in the same manner as they would an actual rifle/gun. For
the safety of all students, staff and visitors in the school, these items are not allowed
on school property or at school-related activities under any circumstance.
ALCOHOL AND DRUGS
Students who sell or represent they are selling, dispense or represent they are
dispensing, possess drugs or drug paraphernalia, use, abuse or are under the influence
of alcohol or other substances on District property or at school sponsored events will
face serious disciplinary action. Provincial and Federal Laws (Criminal Code) will be
enforced.
Students who are in the company of others using alcohol/drugs or under the influence
of alcohol/drugs will also face serious disciplinary action.
ATHLETICS
Student athletes are representatives of Saint Francis and are expected to be exemplary
role models for other students and for the school at large. Saint Francis student athletes are expected to maintain a good academic standing. In order for a student to try
out or be a member of a team the following academic guidelines must be met:
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Grade 10 students must be working toward a full course of studies (minimum 38
credits)
Grade 11 students must have completed a minimum of 30 credits by the end of
their grade 10 year
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Contact each parent early in the school year to open lines of communication
Serve as a contact person for home-school communication
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Build a supportive community with the TA group through weekly recognition of
the national anthem and community building activities throughout the year
3. Advocate
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Endeavour to determine students’ strengths, weaknesses, needs, goals and gifts.
Act as a key contact in the school and as an advocate for each student.
All TA’s meet with their students as a group Monday-Thursday from 8:55 to 9:05 AM.
Attendance is mandatory and counts toward incentive.
S TUDENT E XPECTATIONS
ABSENCES FROM EXAMINATIONS AND MAJOR
ASSIGNMENTS
Students are expected to complete all assignments and examinations. Failure to do so
will result in the lowering of the final mark. Exceptions may be made if a final examination is not written for the following reasons:
Medical
Major illness in the immediate family
Funeral in the immediate family
Family crisis
A parent/guardian shall apply, in writing, to the school principal no later than the end
of the examination period explaining the reason for the absence and providing a
medical certificate, if applicable. The principal then determines how the final mark will
be calculated.
In the case of unit tests or major exams, other than final examinations, final assessments, make-up tests may be given at the teacher’s discretion.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Students are expected to be rigorously honest in the pursuit of their education. A
student is academically dishonest when he/she engages in any illegal or improper
activity for the purpose of improving a grade or test score. These include, but are not
limited to cheating and/or plagiarizing the work of others, or allowing one’s work to be
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Students who are accepted into RAP start earning credits in Work Experience. It is only
when they are indentured by the employer as an apprentice that the student starts to
earn RAP credits. Taking on the student as an apprentice is at the sole discretion of the
employer, it is not guaranteed upon acceptance into the Registered Apprenticeship
Program. . If you are interested in becoming involved in RAP, contact Mr. Buckie, the
Off-Campus Education Teacher at Saint Francis or your Guidance Counselor. Further
information on RAP and the trades can be found at www.tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca
U-LEARN (Learning Commons B118A)
The U-Learn program offers a broad selection of courses both delivered online and
print format for self-directed studies. This program seeks to enhance educational
opportunities by offering students a variety of subjects in an alternate model of learning. U-Learn is facilitated through our U-Learn Assistant in the Learning Commons.
D2L is used a support tool for the student, the subject teacher and Saint Francis ULearn support staff. Students wishing to have more information about U-Learn are
asked to meet with their assigned guidance counsellor.
WORK EXPERIENCE (N112)
The Work Experience Program allows students who have a part time job to earn
credits based on the number of hours they work. Students currently working (or planning to work) a part time job, can earn 1 credit for every 25 hours worked (with a
minimum 75 hours worked) in the following courses:
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Career Internship 10 (3 – 5 credits)
Work Experience 15, 25 or 35 (3 – 10 credits per level)
Please note that in order to earn Work Experience credits students must
complete the online course HCS 3000: Workplace Safety Systems, also worth 1
credit.
Of these credits, 5 Career Internship credits and 15 Work Experience credits can be
counted towards the 100 credits required for a High School Diploma. These, and many
other opportunities, exist for students to earn credits while gaining valuable employability skills and the work habits to succeed after high school. If you are interested in
becoming involved in the Work Experience Program, contact Mr. Buckie, the OffCampus Education Teacher in N112 or your Guidance Counsellor.
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Grade 11 Incentive Students have second priority in requesting parking passes on
Friday, August 21 at Pre-Registration
Remaining parking passes will be chosen through a lottery
A $40.00 non-refundable parking fee will be charged
Parking Passes are non-transferable
Students must have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License
Car Pool Passes are available for students alternating driving days with friends
STUDY BLOCKS
Students in Grade 11 and 12 have the privilege of a study block if they have space
available in their timetable. Grade 11’s may have up to one full study block a year.
Grade 12’s may have up to one and a half study blocks per year. Grade 12 students
with special circumstances may request additional study blocks which will be considered on an individual basis taking into account that all graduation requirements have
been met. It is recommended that all study blocks be spent in the school and used for
study in a registered course. Hallways are kept clear during class time in order to
maintain a quiet learning environment. Students are not to access lockers during
study blocks. Students are expected to be in the library or the cafeteria.
TEACHER ADVISORY (TA) PROGRAM
The teacher advisor plays a key role in a student’s success at Saint Francis High School.
The primary purpose of the program is to enable students to develop a meaningful
relationship with a mentor. The TA is an advocate for the student. They are “advisors”
and not “guardians”. Trust is the key element in a successful teacher advisor relationship.
All teaching staff serve as a TA to approximately 25 students. Students are assigned to
a TA group when they register and remain with that same advisor throughout their
high school years. TA groups include students from all three grade levels. The TA is
responsible for providing assistance to students in all areas of their educational
progress. TA’s work in cooperation with guidance counsellors, subject area teachers,
administration,, and parents..
The role of the Teacher Advisor is to:
1. Facilitate and Inform
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Meet with the student each semester to monitor his/her progress towards
graduation
Implement the school’s attendance policy
Assist with the distribution and collection of essential information relevant to
each student’s educational progress such as registration, timetables, surveys and
special notices
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S TUDENT I NFORMATION
STUDENT COUNCIL 2015-2016
Saint Francis Student Council encourages student participation. Its main purpose is to
assist in maintaining a positive school spirit, to be a liaison between the student body
and the faculty and to promote leadership in our student volunteers. Student Council
organizes a wide range of activities throughout the year. Special events such as
Browns Ball, Talent Show, Sports Rallies and Fundraisers are but a few.
President:
Vice President:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Activity Coordinators:
Student Council Advisors:
Angie Hu
Carol Rizkalla & Lauren Watson
Mara Corpuz
Ana Gomez
Miguel Chanco, Madison Fairholm,
Isabel McRitchie, Nga Nghiem, Teah Pelechaty,
Mia Pepevnak, Brendan Prosser
Ms. Kim Curry, Mr. Stephen Gordon,
Ms. Toni Filippetto, Mr. Marco Filipetto
Sub-Committee: Conseil Étudiants
The members of this committee will work in collaboration with the Saint Francis
Student Council. The committee is responsible for the promotion of the French
language and culture at Saint Francis High School. They will achieve this by organizing
events and activities that will support the Extended French/Programme de français
intensif.
STUDENT PARKING PASS
Parking is limited at Saint Francis. Parking permits are a privilege and, as such, the
school reserves the right to suspend permits for contravention of any parking regulations, unsatisfactory attendance, behavior or low-achievement. Vehicles without a
valid and visible permits will be ticketed and may be towed. You are asked to drive
safely while in the parking lot and when entering and leaving school property. Stereos
are to be silenced upon entering the parking lot as they disrupt classes, meetings and
other school activities, in addition to disturbing the neighbours.
In order to ensure security for student and teacher vehicles, students are to be in the
parking lot only if they are coming to school or leaving the grounds. It is not to be
used as a lunch area, a meeting area or as a place to spend study blocks.
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Students are held accountable for the conditions of the Parking Permit Contract
Students are encouraged to share the cost with friends and obtain Car Pool
Parking Passes
Grade 12 Incentive Students have priority in requesting parking passes on
Thursday, August 20 at Pre-Registration
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BROWNS ATHLETIC ACTIVITY CALENDAR
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September to October
September to November
October to December
November to March
February to May
April to June
Cross Country Running and Girls Soccer
Volleyball and Football
Swimming
Basketball
Badminton
Track & Field, Girls Field Hockey,
Rugby and Boys Soccer
COMPUTER/INTERNET POLICY
Students are provided access to electronic media. Use of computer workstations and
the Internet will provide users with up-to-date research opportunities including wireless internet capabilities and a student internet network.
We have taken precautions to limit, if not eliminate, student access to less than
desirable information. Installation of a software “block” program at the District level
enables the District to filter non-desirable sites. Adult supervision is provided in the
areas where Internet accessible computers are located. As well, current software
tracks usage of each computer station.
Technology is advancing at a rapid pace and we will adjust computer/internet policies
and security methods as needed. We also acknowledge that no protection method or
security scheme is 100% effective and that a persistent user may gain access to
undesirable information.
Each student is required to sign a school district agreement agreeing to appropriate
use of Internet and e-mail. Failure to do so will lead to deactivation of a student’s
account.
DIPLOMA EXAMINATIONS
Diploma Examinations are developed and scheduled by Alberta Education. Each
school year a full set of examinations is written in January, June and August. If you are
enrolled in a Diploma Exam course you will be automatically registered to write the
exam at the end of the term. Diploma exam concerns must be appealed to Alberta
Education.
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ELECTRONIC DEVICES
WIFI is available in most areas of the school and students are encouraged to bring
electronic devices which support learning. Portable computers, tablets and
other internet gateway devices can be effective in enhancing the learning experience
of students. Handheld devices such as phones are not considered to be efficient tools
that support sustained learning. Handheld devices must be used wisely as they can
potentially detract from learning. Although power stations are available throughout
the school, battery life is an important consideration when choosing a device. Student
who bring personally owned devices to school also assume full responsibility for their
safe keeping. The school, the Board and its employees, are not responsible for items
that are lost, misplaced or stolen.
EXTENDED LEAVE
The school does not approve of any leaves but does record parental intent to have the
student discontinue attendance for a specified period of time. The burden of
responsibility for making up missed work lies entirely with the student. Missed tests,
examinations and assignments will result in a corresponding lowering of the final
grade, unless previous arrangements have been made. Diploma examinations cannot
be rescheduled for any reason. A student who misses a diploma exam will have to
rewrite at the next scheduled exam period.
FOOD AND DRINK
Clear water bottles containing water only are permitted in the classrooms.
HOMEWORK POLICY
Homework is any task assigned by teachers that students complete during non-school
hours. The Calgary Catholic School District recognizes well-planned homework in
Grades 3-12 can be a meaningful part of a student’s learning. Time spent on homework may vary from one student to the next. Parents who have concerns with homework expectations should contact their child’s teacher or the school principal to
discuss the situation and the options available. The Calgary Catholic School District has
a homework regulation in place. You can find more information about the District’s
homework regulation at www.cssd.ab.ca.
Teachers shall not be expected to provide detailed classroom work and homework
assignments for students who are away for extended periods of time as a result of
parent-initiated absences. In such cases, parents are encouraged to have their child
access the school’s D2L to maintain their academic standing. For absences due to
extended illness, parents may contact the child’s subject teacher(s) to discuss instructional options.
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