MM Robinson HS
2425 Upper Middle, Burlington, ON L7P 3N9
mmr.hdsb.ca
School Phone Number:
School Fax Number:
Principal:
Vice Principals:
(905) 335-5588
(905) 335-1927
Ms. Andrea Taylor
Mrs. Pam Jenkins (A - L)
Ms. Nancy Annibale (M – Z)
Business Manager :
Head Secretary:
General Secretary:
Library Technician
Guidance Head:
Guidance Secretary:
Ms. Nancy Bozzelli
Ms. Ruth Hunt
Ms. Lori Turner
Ms. Susan Green
Ms. Nicole Hagley
Ms. Debbie Childs
THIS LOG BELONGS TO:
Name: ________________________
(If found, please return to the main office)
REGULAR DAY SCHEDULE
2015-2016
PERIOD
TIME
1
8:25 – 9:44
2
9:48 – 11:02
3
11:02 – 12:16
4
12:20 – 1:34
5
1:38 – 2:52
COLLABORATIVE DAY SCHEDULE
2015-2016
PERIOD
TIME
Teacher Time
8:15 – 9:15
1
9:20 – 10:25
2
10:28 – 11:33
3
11:36 – 12:41
4
12:44 – 1:49
5
1:52 – 2:55
Collaborative Dates:
Sept. 30, 2015
Nov. 4, 2015
Dec. 9, 2015
Feb. 24, 2016
April 6, 2016
May 11, 2016
MMR Important Dates 2015-2016
Semester 1
http://mmr.hdsb.ca
Student Absence Reporting: 1 877 409 6310
September 7
Labour Day (no classes)
September 8
8:00 - 11:00 am – Grd 9’s ONLY - Orientation
12:20 pm - Classes Begin for ALL GRADES
Photo Make-Up Day (for students not at
Registration)
September 11
Last day for course changes by 12 noon
September 17
Grade 9 Program Night
September 24
Photo Re-Take Day
October 9
PD Day (no classes)
October 12
Thanksgiving Day (school closed)
October 15
October 22
5th Week Reports (distributed)
Student Excellence Evening
Student Progress Interview Night 5:45-8 pm
November 3
Grad Photos – Sign Ups Begin
November 11
End: Sem.1–Term 1 (½ credit courses)
Remembrance Day Assemblies
EQAO Grade 10 Literacy Test – NEW ONLINE
Nov. 17 & 24
November 26
Mid-Semester Report Distribution
Grade 8 Program Night
Full Disclosure (Last Day to Drop Classes)
November 27
PD Day (no classes)
December 18
15th Week Reports (mailed)
Last day of classes (1:30 dismissal)
November 19
Winter Break
Dec. 21 – Jan. 1
st
January 4
1 day of classes
January 13
University Applications Due (Online)
January 21 & 22
EQAO Gr. 9 Math Test
January 27
Last day of classes
Jan. 28 – Feb. 3
Exams / Exam Performance Task
February 1
College Applications Due (Online)
February 4
Exam Review Day
February 5
PD Day (no classes)
Jan. 30
MMR
Important
Dates 2015-2016
P.D.
Day (no classes)
2 Due (Online)
College Semester
Applications
http://mmr.hdsb.ca
Student Absence Reporting: 1 877 409 6310
February 8
1st Day Sem 2 classes
February 12
Last day for course changes (12 noon)
Sem. 1 – Final Report Card Distribution
February 15
Family Day (school closed)
February 19
Option Sheet Input
March 10
5th Week Reports (distributed)
March 14-18
Spring Break
March 25
Student Progress Interview Night 5:45-8 pm
Co-op & OYAP Information Evening
Good Friday (school closed)
March 28
Easter Monday (school closed)
March 31
Grade 10 - EQAO Literacy Test
April 20
End: Sem. 2 – Term 1 (1/2 credit courses)
April 22
P.A. Day (no classes)
April 25
Mid-Semester Report Distribution
May 5
Full Disclosure (Last Day to Drop Classes)
May 23
Victoria Day (school closed)
May 26
15th Week Reports (Mailed)
June 13 & 14
EQAO Gr. 9 Math Test
March 24
June 21
Last day of classes (Sem. 2)
June 22-28
Exams / Exam Performance Task
June 29
Exam Review Day 8:25 am – 12:30 pm
Commencement 6:00 pm
P.D. Day (no classes)
June 30
MMR
ATTENDANCE & LATE POLICY 2015-16
ATTENDANCE
Regular, punctual attendance is vital to good academic performance in school
and is a basic expectation in the world of work. Students are expected to attend
all classes for which they are registered and to be on time. Since the school is
required by statute to maintain an accurate attendance record for all students,
attendance is taken every period. Attendance records for all classes are entered
into the computer system each afternoon and may be accessed by teachers, the
administration, and parents.
Parents may see their child’s attendance record, and credit history, by
accessing the Halton District School Board’s web-page (www.hdsb.ca),
clicking on the ‘Parents and Community’ link and then the ‘Student
Information System’ link.
Responsibilities
Students
• to have your parent/guardian contact the school by phoning
the student attendance line on the day of your absence or
have them provide the school with a note explaining your
absence.
• to sign in at the office upon entry after 8:25 AM
• to sign out at the office when leaving before 2:52 PM
• to notify the classroom teacher(s) in advance., if you know
you will be absent
Parents/
Guardians
• to catching up on missed work & to write evaluations upon
return
• to phone the student attendance line 1-877-409-6310 to
inform the school of your child’s absence.
• Students are expected to be in attendance on school days
unless unable to attend by reason of illness, medical
appointment, bereavement or other circumstances
acceptable to the administration.
Note: An automated call home attendance system
(Synervoice) is used to contact parents each evening for
unexplained absences
PLANNED ABSENCES PROTOCOL
Extended absences (e.g., family vacations), during regular school days, are
detrimental to student learning and achievement. MM Robinson HS does not
recommend such a practice.
Parents/Guardians who plan to withdraw their children for more than 3
consecutive days should obtain a Planned Absence Form from the office
(preferably two weeks prior to the absence) and complete the following steps:
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fill out and sign the information side of the form

the student(s) takes the form to each of their teachers for gathering school
work information and the teachers’ signatures

the form is returned to the office for a Vice-Principal’s signature and a copy
is made for our office file
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the student keeps the original and is responsible for any missed work and
assignments
At times, students miss many days of school due to illness, bereavement etc. If
a student is away from school due to a medical condition, parents/guardians
need to inform the office and a medical note may be requested if the length of
the absence will be for a number of days.
Parents/Guardians are also recommended to contact the student’s teachers for
missed work via the staff directory and websites located at http://mmr.hdsb.ca.
Arrangements can be made with the office staff (with a 24hr notice) to pickup
assigned work.
EXCUSING STUDENTS AND LATES
We ask that, whenever possible, parents arrange medical, dental or other
appointments outside of school hours. Where this is not possible, students must
present a parent/guardian-signed note to the classroom teacher indicating the
reason and time. Students must then bring the note to the main office and sign
out. Upon returning, they must also sign in at the main office. A student who
becomes ill during the day must report to the office so a parent can be contacted
and permission granted to leave the building.
Students late to school must also sign in at the office upon entry to the school.
Consequences of Poor Attendance
Failure to meet attendance expectations may include make-up time of work,
detentions, suspension, loss of credit, or involvement of the school attendance
counselor. For senior students, consequences may also include withdrawal from
courses or from the school’s register. Doctor’s notes may be requested in cases
of frequent or extended absence.
ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION
Students are responsible for providing evidence of their learning within
established timelines. Due dates for assignments and the scheduling of tests will
Secondary Academic Standards
be communicated well in advance to allow students to schedule their time.
Students who are unable to follow an agreed upon timeline are expected to
demonstrate their responsibility and organizational skills by discussing with their
teacher the challenges they are facing as far in advance of the deadline as
possible. Teachers will use a variety of strategies to help students develop their
responsibility and organization skills. If a student misses a due date, his/her
teacher will:
1. conference with the student to ensure the completion of late or missed
assignments;
2. set up a student contract (oral or written) which includes an appropriate
closure date for submission of the missing evidence of learning;
3. ensure students and parents/guardians are kept informed of incomplete,
late, and non-submitted assignments that are having a significant impact
on a student’s reported grade;
4. work with students to help them remediate the learning skills and work
habits required to meet due dates and provide evidence of their learning;
5. in the event of a lack of evidence of student achievement that is having a
significant impact on a student’s success, refer the student to the Student
Success Team/teacher or School Resource Team to collaboratively problem
solve and create a plan of action.
If, after setting an appropriate closure date for the work, a student still has not
provided evidence of his/her learning then a zero may be assigned for the
missing work. Later, through work in credit recovery, the student may have an
opportunity to provide alternative evidence of the curriculum overall expectations
he/she didn’t initially achieve.
As well as meeting due dates, students are responsible for being academically
honest in all aspects of their schoolwork so that the marks they receive are a true
Academic Dishonesty
reflection of their achievement. Plagiarism is using the words, ideas or work of
someone else without giving appropriate credit to the original creator. This is a
form of cheating. Consequences for not meeting these academic standards of
meeting due dates and expectations of academic honesty may include:
 Reporting the issue to parents / guardians;
 Requiring a student to complete the original or alternative work after school
or during a lunch hour;
 Requiring a student to complete an alternative assignment;
 Mark deduction of 5% / day;
 Suspension;
 Assigning a “zero” for an assignment not completed prior to an agreed upon
closure date.
ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION cont…
NOTE: the complete HDSB policies and administrative procedures for “Lates
and Missed Assignments” and “Cheating and Plagiarism” policies may be found
at www.hdsb.ca
Report Cards are distributed four times yearly as noted on the MMR Important
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Dates: at 5 week Progress Reports, Mid-Semester Reports, 15 week In-danger
Reporting Timelines
Reports and the Final End of Semester Report. Parents are encouraged to
attend Parent Interview Nights following the distribution of mid-semester report
cards.
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5 week Progress Reports: All Grade 9 students and any student
experiencing difficulties (below 60%) in any Grade 10/11/12 course
receive this report
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Mid-Semester Reports: All students receive this Provincial Report
which includes a mid-semester grade and learning skills/work habits
evaluations
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15 week In-Danger Reports: Any student experiencing difficulties
(below 60%) in any Grade 9/10/11/12 course receive this reports with
steps required to be more successful
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Final End of Semester Reports: All students receive this Provincial
Report which includes a mid-semester grade and learning skills/work
habits evaluations
Special Notes:
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Students in Full Year Courses receive a Progress Report in
November, an In-Danger Report in April and a Final Report in June

Life Skill Program, Centre Program and Students in the Access
Program will receive on-going reports based on their Individual
Education Plans throughout the school year
Performance Tasks and Final Exams:
The Ministry of Education requires that students participate in “summative
evaluations” near or at the end of courses (e.g. last 4 weeks of a semester) in
order to demonstrate their achievement of course material. Students will be
required to participate in many summative activities that occur during regular
classes in the few weeks leading up to the formal examination period. It is a
requirement that all students participate in these activities and exams as 30% of
a student’s mark is decided at this time. Parents and students are asked not
to schedule appointments, work, vacations, etc. during the last four weeks
of instruction in each semester or during the formal exam schedule.
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Final examinations are scheduled for January 28 - February 3, 2016 (Sem. 1)
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and June 22 – 28 2016 (Semester 2).
GUIDANCE & CAREER EDUCATION
The Guidance Office is located across from the main office on the second floor.
Much of the information that is available in guidance is through individual
appointments with a Guidance Counsellor or the Student SuccessTeacher. Office
hours are from 8:25am – 4:00pm everyday.
WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:
* Educational Planning for high school&Post-Secondary
* Pathway Planning (e.g., SHSM, OYAP etc.)
* Career Information & Counselling
* Elementary School Liaison
* Student Tutors
* Work/Youth & Volunteering Opportunities
* Referrals to Outside Agencies
* Individual Counselling
* Liaison with the School-based Social Worker, Essential Coordinator and Public
Health Nurse
Guidance
Dpt. Head
Guidance
Counsellor
School Social
Worker
Student Success
Teacher
Ms. Nicole
Hagley
Ms. Leigh Rosa
Ms. Laura
Clement
Mr. Craig
Bradshaw
Student Success Opportunities:
- Math / Science Clinics - Clinics run during Pd. 3 – supervised by staff
- Credit Recovery/Study Hall – Students who are struggling in a course have the
opportunity to complete missed work and evaluations during Pd. 3 that will go
towards achieving the credit
SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Special Education staff can provide learning support to students to help them be
successful in their courses. Students can also take a course called “Learning
Strategies” that is a credit course focusing on orgaizational and self-management
skills. It can also be a course designed to assist students in all grades.
The Special Education Department Head is Ms. Susan Gabriele in Rm. 203.
Please contact her for the following:
* the Learning Strategies Course
* using technology for an assignment or test
* assistance with homework
* writing tests and exams in an alternate location
MM ROBINSON HIGH SCHOOL
DRESS CODE
Our goal is to provide a positive school climate where all students can
focus on learning in a safe, respectful and enjoyable environment. The
MMR Dress Code seeks to strike a balance between individual
expression and the expectation of society for appropriate attire in an
academic setting.
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Student dress should be appropriate for a learning environment and
should not be a distraction for students and staff. (e.g., to cover
shoulders via t-shirts or cardigans & mid-thigh shorts and skirts)
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Hats are to be removed during the playing of the national anthem,
during formal assemblies, and in classes where directed by staff.

For reasons of safety and sanitation, shoes must be worn at all
times.
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Clothing or accessories with drug or alcohol images or overtones
are not permitted.
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Gang-related, hate-related, racist, sexist, or homophobic
statements, symbols and/or images are not permitted on clothing or
as accessories i.e. jewelry (i.e. spiked jewelry potentially
dangerous), bandanas, doo rags, chains, other than those normally
defined as jewelry. Only officially recognized religious headgear is
permitted to be worn in the school building at all times.
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To encourage a distraction free learning environment, revealing
and provocative clothing is not permitted.
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Student participation in technical, laboratory, arts, and physical
education programs may require special considerations for
dressing safely.
Students who do not meet Dress Code standards may be asked by a
teacher or a school administrator to remove or reverse the offensive
items or borrow an alternate piece of clothing to use as a cover up.
Some examples of fashion trends, which are NOT conducive to a
distraction-free learning environment, are:
For both males and females: any visible undergarments (females
= bra straps, thongs: males = boxer shorts, undershirt tank tops), no
bare bellies, no short shorts or skirts
MM ROBINSON HIGH SCHOOL
CODE OF STUDENT BEHAVIOUR
And BULLYING/HARASSMENT GUIDELINES
Please refer to information under HDSB sections, “CODE OF
CONDUCT” and, “DISCRIMINIATION and HARASSMENT”
ATHLETICS & CO-CURRICULARS
At the present time an extensive range of Interschool Athletic opportunities are
offered at M.M. Robinson. Students interested in participating at this level should
contact the Athletic Department for further information. An initial athletic fee of
$60.00 ($15.00 banquet ticket, $45.00 athletic fee) and $30.00 athletic fee for
any other sport played in the same school year is collected from any student who
plays an Interschool sport. This fee is used to offset costs incurred by the team.
These costs include; uniforms, equipment, travel costs, championship expenses,
awards and athletic banquet. Any other costs will be determined by team
coaches at the beginning of the season. Additional costs incurred could be:
tournament fees, exhibition games, travel, uniforms, facility rentals, etc.
The Marcello Campanaro Fitness Centre is also open for use. This facility
provides our students and the Robinson community with an outstanding
opportunity to develop a healthy lifestyle. A wide range of equipment is available
within the facility to address all areas of fitness.
Co-Curricular Activities
MMR has many clubs and organizations through which students may enrich their
school life. Some of them are listed below:
Athletic Council
DECA Team
Gay/Straight Alliance
Link Crew
RAMBOTICS
Stage/Tech Crew
Best Buddies
Drumline
Knitting Club
Manga Club
School Reach
Student Council
Dance Team
Eco-Club
Letters Club
Puzzle Club
Science Club
Yearbook
Music and Drama Activities
Art Club
Sr. Jazz Band
Open Mike
Sr. Concert Band
Improve Team
Jr. Jazz Band
MMR Singers
MM ROBINSON HIGH SCHOOL
LIBRARY - 8am – 4pm
The Library is dedicated to providing you with accurate and reliable information
in English and in French. Our on-line catalogue allows you to access our
Library collection as well as other Halton Library Collections from school and
from home. You can even renew your own books, place a hold on materials
and check your borrowing status by clicking on My Account and inputting your
14-digit barcode number from your Student Card.
Computers are available for word processing and for research. You must have
your own log-in. The Secondary Internet Tools page and the MMR Library
page provide several online databases for research. These databases provide
full-text articles from periodicals, newspapers and reference materials. Ask at
the circulation desk for the passwords for using the online databases at home.
You are expected to comply with school policy regarding the use of the
computers in the Library. Computers are for school work only. Games or
other “off-task” activities will result in loss of privileges.
Reading for enjoyment is encouraged. Our fiction collection, which is
constantly updated, consists of 2000 books. Students who enjoy reading are
encouraged to participate in the White Pine Reading Program. We also
subscribe to 40 magazines and 3 daily newspapers. You may sign out most
materials with your Student Card. Loan periods will vary and you are
responsible for borrowed items and for accumulated fines. Failure to return
Library materials or to pay fines will results in withdrawal of borrowing
privileges. You are responsible for the replacement cost of lost items.
Students are encouraged to spend time in the Library Information Centre
working on homework, assignments or silent reading. Small groups of students
can discuss their work at the tables downstairs, while the upstairs is reserved
for individual students seeking a silent work/reading environment.
Library fines
Books: 25 cents per day/per item to a maximum of $5.00
Videos/magazines/encyclopedias: 50 cents per day/per item to a max of $5.00
Don’t hesitate to ask Mr. Payne (teacher-librarian) or Ms. Green (library
technician) for assistance at any time.
INFORMATION FROM A TO Z
Information about school activities, personnel, and services is provided
in this section. Do not hesitate to ask a staff member or inquire at the
office if you require information or assistance.
ALCOHOL AND DRUGS
Use and/or possession of alcohol and drugs is forbidden on school
property. Attendance at school under the influence of alcohol and drugs
is also forbidden. Attendance at school-sponsored functions on or
off school property under the influence of alcohol or drugs is
prohibited. Students should refer to the Student Code of Behaviour
regarding consequences for alcohol and drug use on school property.
ASSEMBLIES
There will be several assemblies in each school year for such purposes
as conveying important information to students, providing educationally
significant experiences, and promoting school groups and activities.
Students are expected to behave in an appropriate manner both in the
assembly and en route. Hats are to be removed in assemblies. When
instructed to do so, students are to proceed to the assembly with their
class and teacher. Failure to do so will result in loss of assembly
privileges and / or other disciplinary action.
CAFETERIA
Full cafeteria service is available at MMR. This includes breakfast,
snacks and lunches. The cafeteria is opened from 8:00a.m. -1:00p.m.
Students are expected to assist the cafeteria staff in keeping the
cafeteria clean by returning trays/dishes, cleaning up after themselves,
and putting garbage in containers provided. Staff supervisors are on
duty during the lunch periods and students are expected to co-operate
fully with any directives given by them.
CHANGING/DROPPING COURSES
Any program change for students under 18 years of age requires
parental permission. Course changes will only be considered for
academically viable reasons and only in the early part of the school
year. Students must attend their current program until a change is
officially made. If students in grade 11 or 12 drop a course after Full
Disclosure, a mark will appear on the transcript. The Full Disclosure
Dates for 2015-16 are November 26, 2015 and May 5, 2016. See
Student Services if you wish to discuss a course change.
COMPUTERS
Labs are supervised at all times by teachers or members of the
computer club
No food or drink allowed in the lab with the exception of water, which
must remain at the desks in the centre of the room
Do not relocate hardware or peripheral
Proofread, edit and review before printing
No freewheeling around the lab
Push in all chairs at the end of class
Report any missing equipment immediately
Failure to follow the guidelines and procedures for computer use may
result in the loss of computer access.
DANCES
Dances and other school sponsored activities are subject to normal
school expectations and discipline. Being under the influence of, or in
possession of alcohol or drugs at any school dance or school sponsored
activity will result in suspension and could lead to expulsion. No guests
are allowed to be in attendance unless permission has been granted by
the Principal in advance.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
The use of electronic devices and other technologies should be used to
enhance the learning environment of students and improve the
opportunities for success. Along with the integration of technology in
the classroom, accountability and responsibility must be of the highest
priority in order to gain the most benefit from technology.
The use of technology is encouraged during classroom instruction. The
integration of technology within a course should be done so under the
guidance of the instructor in order to enhance the delivery of course
instruction. Technology should provide access to information and
resources within the structure of the lesson delivered by the teacher.
Teachers set their course guidelines for the use of technology within
their specific course. A review of the guidelines should be clearly
presented to students at the beginning of their course.
Electronic Device use is acceptable outside instructional time with the
understanding that it is in compliance with the Student Code of Conduct.
Detrimental use is defined as, but not limited to the following:
-Any form or harassment
-Any form of discrimination
-Any form of violence (threatening, defaming character of others,
promoting obscenities, etc.)
-Any form of crime (fraud, drug trafficking, etc.)
-Disrespect towards others
-Photographs without consent of those being photographed
-Video recording with consent of all those involved
-Posting video that is detrimental to the moral tone of the school and its
community
-Disturbing the learning environment
Noncompliance would result in consequences in accordance with
the Student Code of Conduct for failure to Comply with a School
Policy
Technology integration within the learning environment is to be
encouraged for students and teachers alike. This will assist our
students and teachers to continue to use technology to remain at a
standard of use that is current with global demands, thus allowing our
students to be competitive.
FIELD TRIPS
Field trips are an important aspect of many programs at MMR. This type
of learning activity is strongly recommended by the Ministry of
Education. Our intention is to maximize student learning in courses
while minimizing the impact of missed time in the other courses.
Students are responsible for informing their teachers well in advance of
any fieldtrips and students are to complete any missed work from their
missed courses.
- For students under 18 years of age, Parents/Guardians must sign a
Field trip Permission form and return to the teacher
- If parents are drivers with student passengers, they must have
endorsement ““O.P.C.F. #44 Family Protection” on their own Auto
Insurance
- It is against MMR policy for students (regardless of age) to drive on
fieldtrips without written authorization from parents and approval by the
school or supervising teacher. MMR does not endorse students driving
other students
FIRE OR OTHER EMERGENCY
Students will be required to evacuate the building during a fire drill or
other emergency. The signal to evacuate will be the fire alarm. On
hearing the alarm, students are to:
 leave the building in an orderly fashion by the designated exit routes
 assemble in the area designated by their teachers and remain
there until advised they may return.
If you detect a fire, pull the closest fire alarm and exit the building. It is a
criminal offence to make a false alarm. Any student witnessing the
pulling of an alarm station is asked to report it to the office. In any
emergency, students are to follow the directions of staff members.
FIRST AID AND HEALTH ISSUES
If you require first aid, please report to the main office and a first aid
provider will attend to your needs. No medication is dispensed at the
school. If you have an identified health problem or allergy, please
advise the main office. There are a number of anaphylactic students at
MMR. The most common triggers are food and insect stings. Please
avoid bringing peanut and tree nut (almonds, hazelnuts, cashews,
pecans, pistachios etc) products to school. Should additional medical
attention be needed, the school will contact the parent/guardian or
emergency contact on the Student Information Sheet and, if necessary,
transport the student to the hospital. The cost of the ambulance
transportation is the responsibility of the parent/guardian.
FULL DISCLOSURE DATE
Grade 11 to 12 courses that are dropped after the Full Disclosure date
(see calendar) will appear on the Ontario Student Transcript. The mark
earned to that point would also appear.
FOOD and GAMES
Students are permitted to eat in the hallways and cafeteria but are
asked to take responsibility for the cleanliness of their environment and
place litter in the appropriate containers.
Cards and other board games may be played in the cafeteria.
Gambling is not permitted. Students are not permitted to play games
involving balls or hacky-sac or other noisy games in the halls or
cafeteria.
HALLS
Hallways are to be kept quiet during class time to avoid the disruption of
learning; thus students may not congregate or loiter in these areas.
Students may not use sports equipment in the hallways or stairwells. All
hallways are out-of-bounds when classes are in session and if students
need to go to their lockers, they do so between classes. Students on
spares may go to the foyer, Cafeteria (mornings only), or Library.
HALTON STUDENT INFORMATION WEBSITE
http://info.hdsb.ca/sis/Login.aspx
Parents and students may access this website for the following
information (Please note that attendance is updated daily by 4:00 p.m.
To log on, parents need to know the 9 digit Halton Student number
(including zero) and the birthday of their son/daughter):
Secondary Student Information, Attendance, Timetable, Message from
Principal, Credit Summary can also be accessed.
ILLNESS OR ACCIDENT (DURING THE SCHOOL DAY)
A student who becomes ill during the day should report to the office.
The parent/guardian will be contacted, and, in most cases, the student
will go home. If you are involved in an accident on school property or
witness one, please report it to the office immediately.
LOCKDOWN PROCEDURES
A provision for “Lock Down” is part of the School Emergency
Procedures. This will be signaled by a P.A. announcement: “this is an
emergency situation. Go into Lock Down immediately”. Students will be
directed to the nearest classroom and to follow teacher instructions.
Students must remain calm and quiet. Cell phones and other
electronic devices MUST remain turned off.
LOCKOUT - Exit doors are locked due to an external danger/situation in
the community. Class schedules continue as normal within the building.
LOCKERS
Every student will have a locker assigned to him/her. Please take care
of your lockers. Lockers must not be defaced and must be left clean
and empty at the end of the year. We are not responsible for articles
left in lockers after June 30th. DO NOT tell anyone else your
combination. Use only a combination lock of the type available at the
school. (Dudley lock). Locks are available for sale at the main office.
Lockers are the property of the school and are accessible to the
administration of the school at any time when deemed necessary.
LOST AND FOUND
A Lost and Found Box is located in the Library Foyer for misplaced
items. If students find articles of value, they are asked to bring them to
the reception desk in the office, where they will be kept. Students are
reminded not to leave valuables unattended and to not leave items in
the change rooms. The school does not assume responsibility for lost
or stolen articles.
NEIGHBOURS
It is expected that MMR students respect the property of our neighbours
by neither littering nor standing on their properties. Please leave
adequate room on the sidewalks and stay clear of the driveways to
provide easy access to and from our school property. Please be
mindful of pedestrians and drivers in our neighbourhood.
PARKING AND PARKING LOT USE
The campus of MMR is the private property of the Halton District School
Board and as such, the Board and school have the right to monitor and
restrict the parking of vehicles. The majority of parking spaces on site
are restricted to staff and visitor use only. Students must consider the
following:
- There are limited student parking spots by the tech and pool entrances
- Respect parking spots and vehicles
- Comply with the posted signage for fire routes, bus zones and drop
offs
- Misuse of a motor vehicle will result in exclusion from the right to park
on the school property and possible suspension
PHOTOGRAPHS
Photographs are taken for student I.D. cards and for the yearbook early
in the school year. Please review the Important Dates for Semester 1
for particular dates. Additional picture packages may be purchased
from the photographer.
POSTERS AND HANDBILLS
Seek office permission before posting notices relating to school or nonschool activities.
There are specific hallway sites for posting
information. Handbills advertising out-of school events may NOT be
distributed in the school.
PROGRAM AND DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS
Course offerings and diploma requirements are outlined in the MMR
Program Book and web-site. The course teacher will outline specific
course requirements to you at the beginning of each course. To
graduate with an Ontario Secondary School Diploma a student must
successfully complete 18 compulsory courses, 12 elective courses, 40
community volunteer hours and the Gr. 10 Literacy Requirement. For
other program pathways please visit the Guidance Department.
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE
MMR has a Public Health Liaison Nurse assigned to the school by the
Public Health Department. The primary role of the nurse is to provide
the students and staff with information about public health matters.
There is NO school nurse available to provide medical attention to
students.
PUNCTUALITY
Arriving on time is a sign of respect of self and others. If a student is
late for class, the teacher will discuss the situation with the student and
assign ways in which to make up for the lost time and missed work.
Subsequent lates will result in home contact for problem solving and
continued lates will be referred to the Department Head or
Administration.
SKATEBOARDS AND ROLLER BLADES
Skateboards, longboards and roller blades are not to be used inside the
school or on school property at anytime
SMOKING
Smoking is not permitted on Halton Board of Education property (as per
Board guidelines). The guidelines for smoking will be reviewed with you
in September. If you are found smoking on school property you will be
asked to put out your cigarette and to give your name to the teacher.
You will be given a warning on the first occasion and your name entered
in a file at the office. A second infraction will result in suspension. If
you are caught smoking on school property by the By-Law Enforcer you
will receive a ticket of more than $300.00.
SPARES
Students in grade 9, 10 and 11 take a full academic timetable of four
courses in each semester. Students in grade 12 who are on track to
graduate may exercise their option to take a spare. The purpose of the
spare is to allow students to meet the workload of senior courses (this
time is used to complete homework, projects, study, etc.). In order
to maintain a positive learning atmosphere at M.M. Robinson students
on spare are asked not to be in the halls of learning areas. Students
on spare are welcome to be in the upper foyer, the library or the
cafeteria.
TEXTBOOKS
Course textbooks are provided free of charge. Students will be required
to pay for texts that are not returned or returned damaged. Students
must return all textbooks before or during the writing of final exams.
TRESPASSING and PROPERTY LINE
The “school property” includes all buildings, playing fields, parking lots
and grassy areas bordering on the front sidewalk and back field. This
property is monitored for the purpose of identifying trespassers, vandals
and applying school rules.
TUTORING
If you are having difficulty in one of your courses, see your teacher to
arrange extra help. If you require further assistance or advice about
your academic situation, please check in Student Services.
VACATIONS AND EXTENDED ABSENCE
The school does not sanction vacations outside of normal school
holidays. Students who take extended leave during school time may
lose credit for work and evaluation missed. Please review the Planned
Absence Protocol described on an earlier page.
VALUABLES
1. DO NOT BRING VALUABLES TO SCHOOL. The school cannot
accept responsibility for any valuables that you bring to school which
are lost/stolen.
2. Items of value or money should be locked in lockers and NOT be
taken to any changerooms. We cannot be responsible for items lost in
a changeroom.
VISITORS
School property is private property. Visitors must report to the main
office to receive permission to visit and to sign in for the duration of their
visit.
WEAPONS
Weapons of any type are prohibited in our school or on our school
grounds. This prohibition includes anything that may be used as a
weapon (knives, guns, etc.). Note that the restriction is in place
regardless of whether the weapon is displayed or used in a threatening
manner. This also includes fake or toy weapons. Police will be involved.
YEARBOOK
The Yearbook cost is $40.00. You may purchase your yearbook during
Registration in late August and in September. You will receive your
Yearbook in June 2016