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L O R D B E AV E R B R O O K H I G H S C H O O L
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CALGARY T2H 0Z4
PHONE:403-259-5585
FA X : 4 0 3 - 7 7 7 - 7 9 4 9
Email:
LordBeaverbrook@cbe.ab.ca
Website:
www.cbe.ab.ca/b850/
Lord Beaverbrook High School
2012 - 2013
Bell/Block Schedule
Period
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
J Block
M
T
W
Th
F (64 minutes)
(7:22 – 8:50)
(88 Mins.)
(88 Mins.)
(88 Mins.)
(88 Mins.)
(7:46 – 8:50)
1st (9:00 – 10:28)
1 (88 Mins.)
2 (88 Mins.)
1 (88 Mins.)
2 (88 Mins.)
1 (64 Mins.)
9:00 - 10:04
nd
2 (10:32 –
12:00)
2 (88 Mins.)
1 (88 Mins.)
2 (88 Mins.)
1 (88 Mins.)
PRIDE (20 min)
10:08 - 10:28
2 (64 Mins.)
10:32 - 11:36
Lunch 12:00 12:30
Break: 11:36 – 11:49
(Warning Bell 11:45)
(Warning Bell
12:26)
3rd (12:30 - 1:58)
4th (2:02 - 3:30)
3 (88
4 (88
3 (88
4 (88
Mins.)
Mins.)
Mins.)
Mins.)
4 (88
3 (88 Mins.)
4 (88
3 (88 Mins.)
Mins.)
Mins.)
3 (64 Mins.)
11:53 -12:57
4 (64 Mins.)
1:01 - 2:05
K Block
M
T
W
Th
(3:30 – 4:58)
(88 Mins.)
(88 Mins.)
(88 Mins.)
(88 Mins.)
F (64 mins)
2:05 – 3:09
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ADMINISTRATION
Main office hours
PRINCIPAL: JIM SIMPSON
ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS:
PAM CONRAD H — N
Monday—Thursday
8:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.
Friday
8:00 a.m.— 3:00 p.m.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
COLIN HAYDU A — G AND
KNOWLEDGE & EMPLOYABILITY (K&E)
AILEEN SMYTH O—Z AND
Phone: 403-259-5585
Fax: 403-777-7949
ADAPTED LEARNING PROGRAM, THE
CLASS
Guidance and Counselling Department
Students are assigned to a counsellor alphabetically. Appointments are booked through the Guidance Administrative
Assistant, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. in the Guidance Office. Parents are also invited to make
appointments with counsellors by contacting the Guidance Administrative Assistant, Mrs. Higgins at (403) 259-5585
ext. 2410. Counsellors assist students by providing information and counselling in the following areas:
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Educational planning - course selection and graduation requirements
Career exploration
Post secondary planning, “life after high school”
Scholarships, bursaries and awards
Personal and social issues
COUNSELLORS:
Ms. Laura Freeborn
Ms. Linda Mason
Mr. Mark Steele
A - G , Knowledge and Employability Program
H - N, Scholarships
O - Z, Adapted Learning Program, The Class, NSD
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Lord Beaverbrook High School
LBHS: A caring community where people belong and excel.
At Lord Beaverbrook High School, every individual will engage in
and contribute to our learning community.
Core Values
Respect
Integrity
Honesty
Relationships
Trust
Happiness
Core Purpose
To actively engage people to develop skills and personal qualities
needed for fulfilling meaningful lives.
Our expectation for students
Care for themselves.
Care for others.
Care for the school and school community:
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School Code of Conduct
The School Act of Alberta
Student Responsibilities - Section 12
A student shall conduct himself or herself so as to reasonably comply with the following code of conduct:
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be diligent in pursuing the student’s studies,
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attend school regularly and punctually,
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cooperate fully with everyone authorized by the board to provide educational programs and other services,
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comply with the rules of the school,
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account to the student’s teachers for the student’s conduct,
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respect the rights of others.
CBE Administrative Regulations
The Calgary Board of Education further defines the duties and responsibilities of students. (Source: Administrative
Regulation 6001 – Student Discipline)
5(1) Students must respect
(a) school authority
(b) others and their property
(c) differences in ethnicity, race, religion, gender and sexual orientation; and
(d) school board property, community property and property of other persons.
(2) Students are responsible for
(a) school attendance and punctuality
(b) their work habits, assignments and homework
(c) textbooks and equipment; and
(d) compliance with the school’s code of conduct
8(2) Unacceptable student behaviour
(a) may be grounds for disciplinary action, and
(b) provides an opportunity for critical learning in the areas of
i) personal accountability and responsibility,
ii) the development of empathy,
iii) conflict resolution
iv) communication, and
v) social skills development
(3) Unacceptable student behaviour means, that in the opinion of a teacher or principal,
(a) the student has displayed an attitude of wilful, blatant and repeated refusal to
i) be diligent in pursuing the student’s studies,
ii) attend school regularly and punctually,
iii) co-operate fully with everyone authorized by the board to provide education programs and other
services,
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School Code of Conduct cont’d
(Source: Administrative Regulation 6001 – Student Discipline)
iv) comply with the school’s rules or the code of student conduct,
v) account to the student’s teachers for the student’s conduct, or
vi) respect the rights and property of others.
Or
(b) the student’s conduct is injurious to the physical or mental well-being of others in the school. The response of
school personnel to “unacceptable student behaviour” is guided by CBE Governance Policies, Administrative
Regulations and the School Act of Alberta.
At Lord Beaverbrook students are expected to “respect the rights and property of others”, in particular the right to
learn, the right to feel safe and secure, and the right to personal property. Involvement in activities which do not uphold
these expectations, duties and responsibilities, may result in disciplinary action. While it is impossible to outline exactly how the school will respond in each and every discipline situation, students who are involved with: fighting; uttering
threats; intimidation; harassment; bullying; weapons; use, possession of, distribution of or active contact with illicit
drugs, alcohol or inhalants; involvement with or collection of money for illicit drugs, alcohol or inhalants in school or
on school board property or in the context of any school-related activity, can anticipate an immediate response from
school personnel.
While the initial responsibility to resolve incidents rests with students, parents and teachers working in partnership, on
occasion, unacceptable student behaviour may result in a referral to the office to meet with an Assistant Principal or the
Principal. Disciplinary action may result in loss of access to services and privileges around the school; requirement to
meet with a teacher before or after school ; a referral for counselling or recommendation to parents for intervention
either within Lord Beaverbrook High School and/or external agencies; in-school suspension, suspension from school
for a period of up to and including five days, or, suspension with a recommendation for expulsion to CBE Suspensions.
School Based Interventions
Failure is Not an Option
High School completion, student achievement and success is of primary importance. Failure is Not an Option involves
students, parents and staff working in partnership to address issues and challenges that interfere with student engagement in school, student achievement and High School completion.
PASS (Positive Alternatives for Student Success)
PASS is an innovative program that provides an alternative to out-of-school suspensions. PASS is designed to support
students in the process of resolving disciplinary concerns, staying engaged in school and re-entry into regular program.
Students are referred to PASS through a suspension process, in consultation with school administration, teachers and
members of the LBHS Resiliency Team. The PASS teacher and the Resiliency Team connect with and provide “wrap
around support” to students who may be struggling with academics, behaviour, peer relations and issues beyond the
school.
Credit Recovery
There is a necessary transformation taking place in the way schools determine when a student has met the requisite
knowledge, skills and attributes required by Learn Alberta to be able to pass along in their (chosen) educational pathway. We know that less than 100% of our students will pass themselves along on their first attempt in every core subject. If it is determined that a student has attempted a course within the past semester or current semester, but has not
successfully completed the curricular expectations to a passing level, a Credit Recovery recommendation may be made
by either the parent, student, guidance counselor, originating teacher or administrator. This program represents one
strategy that will enable our students to regain confidence in their ability to experience success in our school while
earning valuable credits needed for graduation. Our Credit Recovery program recognizes marks awarded for tests, assignments or projects in the students’ previous attempts. The teacher-specialist in the classroom then merges previously
earned grades with new material relating to the overall curricular expectations still requiring completion. The teacher
then personalizes a checklist for each individual student and then tracks progress through online tutorials, mini-lessons
in the classroom, regular personal feedback and, personal or group discussion. Once the checklist of missing work has
been completed, a cross-weighted and final grade will be determined and a new passing grade issued. Credit Recovery
is not intended to replace programs already in existence; rather, it provides an in-school alternative to repeating an entire course from the very beginning, thereby boosting student engagement and leading to an increase in student success.
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LBHS Attendance Policy
At Lord Beaverbrook High School we believe that regular and punctual attendance is essential to the pursuit and
achievement of excellence. Both the Alberta School Act and the Calgary Board of Education Administrative Regulation 6020 – Attendance of Students reinforce the expectation that our students “attend school regularly and
punctually.”
Student absences will be responded to as follows:
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Absence = explained (called in by parent(s)/guardian(s)), unexplained absences or lates (3 lates = 1 absent)
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Disciplinary Actions:
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Before the 5th accumulated absence: Teacher will discuss issue with student reviewing expectations
and discussing future action.
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Before the 8th accumulated absence: Teacher will directly contact parent(s)/guardian(s) to discuss the
situation, including academics and strategies to improve attendance.
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Before the 10th absence: The teacher will make a referral to the appropriate Assistant Principal. A
meeting may be requested at this time that includes the student, teacher, parent, and counsellor to
create an “Attendance Improvement Plan” for the student.
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After the 15th absence: The Assistant Principal will arrange a meeting with the student, teacher, parent,
and counsellor to discuss further actions and possible alternative programs.
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An Extended Absence Form must be completed and submitted by the student to the Assistant Principal for
absences of three or more consecutive days. These forms are available from the Main Office or website and
must be submitted before the absence occurs.
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Parent(s)/guardian(s) are expected to contact the school if child is unable to attend a class or the school day.
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If a student brings a parent note to explain the absence, it must be shown to classroom teachers and then submitted to the Main Office for recording in the attendance data-base. Students are responsible for obtaining and
completing all missed work related to any absence.
id policy
In order to maintain the safety and security of all students and staff, and to discourage trespassers, LBHS has a mandatory ID policy. All students are required to carry their ID cards at ALL times while in the school and on school property. Students who forget or lose their ID card will be asked to purchase a replacement ID for $5.00. There is NO exception to this rule.
Substance Use and Gambling Policy
Please refer to Substance Use and Gambling Policy on the school website.
TRESPASSING
Visitors or guests to Lord Beaverbrook who have legitimate business to conduct in the school must report directly to
the main office. Individuals found on school property who do not have legitimate business with the school and who
have not registered in the main office may be charged with Trespassing. Section 21(1) (c) of the School Act indicates
that any person who is found on a school property that they are not actively enrolled in may be charged with trespassing.
SCHOOL DRESS CODE
As part of the expectation of courtesy and respect, all students are required to adhere to reasonable and respectable
standards in dressing and grooming for a focussed working and learning environment. Clothing needs to facilitate
comfortable interaction within the school community. Students should be sensitive to the values and expectations of
the community and should strive to offend no one by their attire. Dress should be modest, appropriate for the school
setting and conducive to a safe environment. Clothing deemed to be inappropriate may include:
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Clothing that does not cover underwear
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Skirts/dresses/shorts shorter than mid-thigh (shirts, tops, dresses must have shoulder straps)
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Shirts/tops not long enough to cover navel; low cut fronts
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Messages that display or promote the following are unacceptable: discrimination, hatred or violence, profanity or obscene gestures, the use of alcohol or drugs, or gang affiliations.
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Final Examinations Consistent with Alberta Education
policy for Diploma Examinations,
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Admittance to the Examination Room and Examination Seating
Students may not enter or leave the examination room without the consent of the supervising teacher(s). Students
will be seated in alphabetical order in all examinations.
Student Identification
Students must show picture ID to write their examinations.
Late Arrivals
Students who arrive more than one hour after the examination has started will not be allowed to write the examination. Students who arrive late but within the first hour of exam start time may be allowed to write at the discretion
of the Assistant Principal responsible for Examinations or the Principal.
Writing Time
Students must write a Final Examination within the specified time and may not hand in the examination paper until
at least one hour of the examination time has elapsed.
Clothing and Bags
Students must not wear hats, gloves, hoodies or outerwear such as jackets and coats during an examination. Students who refuse to take off these items will be removed from the examination room and receive a mark of ZERO
(0) for the examination. All bags and backpacks should be left at home and will not be allowed into the exam
rooms. Clear bottles of water with the label removed are allowed.
Cell Phones or other Electronic Devices
Cell phones or other electronic devices such as digital music players and ipods, are not permitted in the examination
room. Students are to leave these devices at home. If the supervising teacher(s) finds these items in the possession
of the students while writing the examination, the electronic device will be confiscated. The student will continue to
write the examination to completion. The incident will then be reported to school administration and Alberta Education. Instances where this has occurred have frequently resulted in the student received an official mark of ZERO
(0) for the examination.
Calculators
Calculators required for mathematics and science exams will be cleared as per Alberta Education policy. The covers
of the calculators will be removed and placed on the floor below the examination desk.
Examination Security
Any breaches of examination security will result in the individuals involved receiving a mark of ZERO (0) for the
examination. Alberta Education has begun closely monitoring all of the Diploma Examination results to disclose
student cheating.
B. Exemptions from final exams Consistent with Alberta
Education policy for final Examinations,
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Final Examination exemptions may be considered for the following reasons:
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Acute medical illness
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Bereavement
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Severe inclement weather preventing access to the school
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Subpoena to attend court
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School or community emergency or crisis
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Required participation in a national or international competition in an activity such as athletics or music.
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Consistent with Alberta Education policy for Diploma Examinations, Final Examination exemptions will not be
granted for students who are on vacation, attending a wedding or family event, or on an organized tour.
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The Request for Exemption from Writing Final Examinations form is to be completed by the student and parent
or guardian and returned as soon as possible to the main office. If the reason for requesting an exemption is acute
medical illness, Section A--Medical Doctor must completed by a physician. Authorization for exemptions will be
made by the Assistant Principal responsible for examinations or the Principal. Teachers will not make individual
arrangements with students and parents to write Final Examinations at alternate times.
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Students, who do not write a Final Examination at the scheduled time and who do not receive an exemption, will
have the option of receiving a mark of Zero (0 )for their examination or, with Principal approval, writing the final
examination at the next scheduled Final Examination period. The mark of Zero (0) remains until the student
writes the subsequent exam.
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Course Selections
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Grade 10 students must maintain a full course load; no spares.
Grade 11 students must register for and maintain at least 38 credits and may have one 3-credit course spare during the
full year.
Grade 12 students must register for and maintain at least 35 credits and may have one 5-credit course spare during the
full year.
Students who have a spare period in their timetable are not to interrupt classes in session. They must be in the learning commons for quiet work, in the student cafeteria, or leave the building.
Course Withdrawals
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The master timetable and student timetables are created based on individual student course requests.
Students are expected to do the work required to be successful in each course where they have been granted placement.
Course withdrawal will not be considered after the 4th week of the semester.
Students requesting withdrawal from a course must first meet with a counsellor to discuss the situation and to begin the
appropriate process.
In exceptional circumstances, it may be agreed between the student, teacher, parent, counsellor and Assistant Principal
(after one half of possible classes and one half of possible work in a course has been completed) that it would be
appropriate for the student to be withdrawn from the course.
Students are expected to attend the class until Assistant Principal approval for the withdrawal has been granted. Both
teacher and parent input will be sought.
Grade tens are not allowed to drop courses, except in exceptional circumstances.
If a student’s course load drops below minimum course enrolment, they may be removed from enrolment as a Lord
Beaverbrook student.
Repeating Courses
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Students who fail a course more than once may be directed towards an alternate method of delivery rather than repeating the course at Lord Beaverbrook High School.
Scholarships
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There are numerous scholarships, bursaries and awards available to students based on academic achievement, citizenship and/or financial need.
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A scholarship bulletin that lists available scholarships is published monthly in Guidance, is posted on the Guidance
Scholarship Board, and is available on our website.
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Most scholarships are applied for in the Grade 12 year, however, grade 10 and 11 students should plan ahead for their
graduating year. Alexander Rutherford Scholarships are available to Grade 12 students pursuing post-secondary
programs.
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See the LBHS website or www.alis.alberta.ca/scholarships for details as to which courses can be used to qualify for
this scholarship.
Participation in the Graduation Ceremony
The graduation ceremony is a significant, celebratory event honoring graduating students’ accomplishments. A student is
eligible to walk across the stage at graduation only if:
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The student will have met all of the graduation requirements of Alberta Education with regards to classes and credits
by June 30th of that year.
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Upon direct approval of school administration, the student is deficient 10 or less credits and has signed up to earn the
credits the summer immediately following graduation.
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The required graduation fee has been paid.
Celebration of Excellence Awards Evening
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Each November, the Celebration of Excellence Awards Evening acknowledges the outstanding academic,
technical, citizenship and extra-curricular achievements of students from the previous school year.
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Transportation
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Calgary Transit System provides bus service for senior high students.
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Bus privileges may be revoked if student behaviour is inappropriate.
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To be eligible for a partial transit rebate, parents must submit a Calgary Transit Bus Pass Rebate Contract
Form to the CBE Transportation department before the start of each school year. These forms are available at
the business office or on the CBE website. The rebate will be processed only through a direct deposit and only
to students with a contract.
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Students must live beyond 2.4 kilometres from the school they attend to qualify for the rebate.
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Students purchase a Calgary Transit Youth Pass from a commercial outlet. Once the pass has expired it can be
brought to the Main Office to be hole-punched during the first week of each month.
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Parents should retain the bus pass for Income Tax purposes. If charter busing is available, then students will
not be eligible for Transit Rebate.
Business Manager
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For information on fees, lost textbooks, and other business matters, see Mrs. Lott in Room 150.
Fee information and fee waiver forms are available on the CBE website at www.cbe.ab.ca.
School Fees
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Student fees are due IN FULL on September 6, 2012. Please see Mrs. Lott in the Business Office to make
other arrangements if necessary prior to this date.
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The only exceptions to the regular Fee Schedule are Grade 12’s taking one semester. These students are to see
Mrs. Lott, in the Business Office.
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Uniforms are required in Culinary Arts, Cosmetology, Automotives, Metal Tech, Building Construction and
Physical Education. The purchase of special items of clothing by students registered in these courses is required.
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Students who use materials to create projects for personal use will be charged the cost of materials.
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Student parking fee is $25.00 per year. 2 nd Semester only parking fee is $15.00.
Student Parking
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Students park in the WEST parking lot only. The first row of the WEST lot (closest to school) is reserved for
staff use only. The EAST parking lot is reserved for staff.
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There is no parking available on the north side of the building.
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All vehicles must display their parking permit on their rearview mirror while on school property.
Elevator Keys
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Temporary access to the elevator is permitted for students due to injury, surgery, etc.
A deposit of $20 is required and will be returned to the student when the key is brought back to the Main
Office.
Learning Commons
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Our school learning commons is open from 8:15 am to 4:00 pm (8:30-2:00 on Fridays) for student research,
reading and quiet study.
Students are not to bring food or drink into the learning commons. Water bottles are acceptable.
Students must carry their ID cards at all times for identification and loans. ID must be displayed when using a
school computer.
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Lockers and Locks
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Lockers with locks are available for students who have paid the mandatory fees.
Students are responsible for the condition of both items and may be charged for any damage to the locker.
Students are strongly encouraged not to leave items of value in their lockers and not to give their lock combination to anyone else.
Administration may investigate lockers if there is reasonable cause.
Please see Mrs. McGee in the Main Office for locker issues after initial distribution in PRIDE.
School Resource Officer
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The role of the Resource Officer is to provide guidance and act as a legal resource for teachers, students, parents and the community at large. Part of this role is to encourage communication and greater understanding
among young people and the Calgary Police Service. The School Resource Office is Room 135.
Cell Phone Etiquette at lbhs
I will use my cell phone at school in a way that is respectful of others. Cell phone users can take these steps to
avoid interfering with learning and offending others.
Suggestions for proper etiquette in the classroom could include:
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Be there! When in class, silence your phone and let calls/text messages go to voicemail to avoid a disruption.
In most instances, turning your phone off may be the best solution.
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Don't text message in class. This also goes for playing games, checking your email, and doing anything else
with your cell phone. You are not going to be able to make effective use of time when you are distracted.
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Be discrete when listening to music. As with iPods/MP3, adjust the volume based on honouring the learning of
others.
Outside the classroom:
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No cell phones in the Learning Commons, office, theater or other designated quiet places. People are trying to
study or work. Keep your voice down and talk normally. Be polite!
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Be aware of your surroundings. Outside of the classroom, keep it private. Don't annoy people with your ring
tone, keep the volume down or more importantly set your cell phone on vibrate. Stay away from ring tones that
people might find offensive or annoying.
Evacuations
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When a fire alarm sounds, all staff members and students must proceed to the
closest exit in a quiet and orderly fashion.
Under the direction of a staff member, students must move a safe distance
from the building. In the event of an evacuation to an alternate site, students
will be directed to one of five evacuation sites in the vicinity.
Students must NOT go to their vehicles or use their cell phones during emergency procedures.
Lords Athletics
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Grade 10 students try out for junior teams, and Grade 11/12 students try out for senior teams.
Athletes are allowed to compete in three consecutive years of high school starting with their grade 10 year.
To participate in a third year of eligibility in interschool sports, students must be under the age of 19 as of
September 1, and be registered in a minimum of 25 credits per year (for more than one sport). For further
information check the CSHSAA website at www.cshsaa.ca
Students must be in good standing in current courses in order to participate in school athletics.